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The Digest:

UEFA has awarded Germany the hosting rights for the 2029 Women's European Championship, positioning the nation to leverage its established infrastructure and central location to set new benchmarks for the tournament's success.

Key Points:
  • Germany was selected by UEFA to host the 2029 Women's European Championship.
  • The bid overcame competition from Poland and a joint proposal from Sweden and Denmark.
  • This will be Germany's third time hosting the Women's Euros, having last hosted in 2001.
  • The tournament will be staged just five years after Germany hosted the men's European Championship.
  • German officials expressed confidence in selling over one million tickets and turning a profit.
  • Major stadiums include Munich's 70,000-capacity Allianz Arena and Dortmund's Westfalenstadion.
  • The bid emphasized Germany's central European location and sustainable public transport links.
Germany's selection reflects a strategic, continuity-driven choice by European football's governing body, relying on proven hosts to elevate the women's game to its next commercial and spectator milestone.

Sources: UEFA, Goal