Germany Wins Hosting Rights for Women's Euro 2029, Sweden and Denmark Fall Short

Sweden and Denmark’s joint bid to host the UEFA Women's Euro 2029 was not successful, with Germany being awarded the hosting rights. The decision was announced by UEFA's Executive Committee on December 3, 2025. Sweden has been disappointed by the outcome, having last hosted the Women's Euro in 2013 and narrowly missing out again after previously losing the bid for the 2025 tournament to Switzerland.

Simon Åström, president of the Swedish Football Association (SvFF), expressed the federation's disappointment but acknowledged the strength and competitiveness of their bid, which received positive feedback from UEFA and its Executive Committee members. He remarked, "We hoped it would be our turn to host the Euro this time. We developed our application and learned from the previous bidding process." Åström also noted the high level of competition, highlighting Germany's superior infrastructure and financial capability as key factors in the decision. He added, "Germany has received a lot, and there are reasons for that; they are very good at organizing these types of championships."

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin described the process as "heartbreaking" given all three bids were outstanding. This marks Germany's first hosting of the Women's Euro since 2001. The loss has brought up concerns about the increasing demands for hosting major football events, potentially limiting the opportunities for Nordic countries in the future. Nevertheless, Åström expressed pride in the progress of women's football in Sweden and emphasized ongoing efforts to promote the sport despite the setback.

The bid competition had originally included other countries like Poland, Portugal, and Italy, but Germany and Sweden-Denmark were the final contenders after others withdrew. Germany’s recent experience hosting the men's EURO in 2024 and strong organizational capacity were decisive factors in the selection process.