Rostock disappointed: no women's European Championship game 2029 in the Baltic Sea Stadium!

Rostock disappointed: no women's European Championship game 2029 in the Baltic Sea Stadium!

Rostock, Deutschland - Today we have an unpleasant message for all sports fans in Rostock. The decision of the German Football Association (DFB) to delete the Baltic Sea Stadium from the list of venues for the 2029 European football championship ensures disappointment in the Hanseatic city. Rostock's sports senator Steffen Bockhahn said that this decision was considered "extremely unfortunate" and hope for a explanation of the background. This reports NDR .

The decision does not make Rostock alone; Well -known cities such as Berlin and Gelsenkirchen have also left the application for the European Championship. The remaining venues are now Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt/Main, Hanover, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich and Wolfsburg. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has optimistically commented on the selection of these cities. However, the frustration remains noticeable in Rostock, since the city has both a strong football interest and the opportunity to play games in a newer stadium.

Rostock's sporting past

The Baltic Sea Stadium has already seen international events in the past. Most recently, the spectators were able to cheer on the German women's national team against Denmark in December 2023, where Germany convinced with a clear 4-1 victory. The stadium was extremely well attended at this and another game in April 2024, which was also sold out. This shows that Rostock has what it takes to carry large sporting events and that the interest of the fans is unbroken.

But there are other challenges. The German team of women has a critical route in front of them. An important game for qualifying for the Olympic Games is imminent and a victory is the be -all and end -all for the opportunities of the German players. The cancellation of the European Championship games in Rostock could not only influence the mood, but also the future prospects in women's football in the region.

look into the future

The DFB's decision now follows the obligation to submit the final documents to the UEFA by August 27, 2025. The final decision on the venue will be made by the UEFA Executive Committee at the end of 2025. And not only Germany is applying for the orientation of the European Women; Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Portugal and Italy also strive for the orientation and thus show the competition and the increasing interest in women's football.

Germany has organized the European Championships of women twice in the past, 1989 and 2001. Even if the current decision against Rostock did not take the expected positive turn, the hope remains that the city will be put in a better light for future events. The discussions about men's and women's sports are increasingly becoming the focus, and the pressure on those responsible to recognize the importance of women's football grows steadily.

When asked how the next steps are being shaped, it remains to be seen how Rostock and other cities will react to this decision. The fact is that fans in Rostock remain an important and passionate part of this movement. Let's be looking forward to the upcoming developments!