There’s great delight in Wolfsburg as Germany has been confirmed as the host country for UEFA Women’s EURO 2029 – and Wolfsburg’s Volkswagen Arena will be one of the eight official venues of the tournament. The announcement was made by UEFA in Nyon, Switzerland on Wednesday.
The German bid saw off competition from Poland and a joint bid by Denmark and Sweden. VfL Wolfsburg and the City of Wolfsburg, together with the German Football Association (DFB), have campaigned strongly for the tournament – and now it’s been confirmed that Wolfsburg will again be the setting for top-class international women’s football. In addition to the sporting significance, the decision is also a powerful statement for Wolfsburg as a modern, sport-loving city with international appeal. The Volkswagen Arena was previously a venue for the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, impressing with its successful organisation and enthusiastic crowd.
“First-class facilities”
Dr Tim Schumacher, managing director of VfL Wolfsburg-Fußball GmbH: “The acceptance of the bid is a great endorsement of women’s football in Germany – and of Wolfsburg as an established venue. We offer excellent, first-class facilities for the players, teams and fans at UEFA Women’s EURO 2029. It makes us proud that the Volkswagen Arena will now be part of a major European tournament, and underlines the prominent role that Wolfsburg is playing nationally and internationally in the development of women’s football. We look forward to providing a modern and professional environment and welcoming Europe here.”
