Overview

• The DFB executive board approved Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich and Wolfsburg as host cities.
• Berlin, Gelsenkirchen and Rostock were removed from consideration following risk and strategic evaluations.
• An expert committee assessed 11 initial bids using stadium category, regional balance and economic viability criteria.
• Germany will compete against joint Denmark/Sweden and solo bids from Poland, Portugal and Italy for the hosting rights.
• The nation previously staged the Women’s Euro in 1989 and 2001 and aims to build on that experience after losing the 2027 Women’s World Cup bid.