Romania wants to host the European Women’s Handball Championship in 2026, and the government announced on Friday the amount it is willing to provide.

The Government of Romania allocates 25 million lei to Romania for hosting Euro 2026

Our country wants to host Euro 2026, and the final European tournament will be held in Bucharest, Pitesti, Cluj-Napoca and Bistric. There is a possibility that the Euro will be organized in cooperation with Slovakia.

The final stages of the competition will take place in the Multipurpose Hall in Cluj-Napoca.

“MEMORANDUM on the topic: Approval of the organization and financial support of the European Handball Championship (Women’s Handball) – EURO 2026

The government supports the organization of the European Handball Championship – EURO 2026 – Women’s Handball and is considering the possibility of providing financial support of up to 25 million lei to ensure the necessary conditions for the organization of this sporting event according to international standards.

The organization of this large-scale competition, in which 23 countries will participate, contributes to the popularization of the sport and the results achieved by Romania among countries developed in terms of handball, and is a confirmation of the organizational capacity of the National Sport. Agency and Handball Federation of Romania.

The last European handball championship was hosted by Romania 26 years ago (in 2000) in Bucharest and Rimnicul Vilca, with the participation of 12 teams,” the Government of Romania reports.