2027 European Athletics Indoor Championships Awarded to Valencia

The 2027 European Athletics Indoor Championships will be held in Valencia, Spain, the international governing body announced during its Council meeting in Rome last week.

“This decision fills us with joy and eager anticipation as we prepare to showcase the best of European athletics in our beautiful city,” said Royal Spanish Athletics Federation President Raul Chapado. “The RFEA is excited to embark on this journey of excellence and celebration, uniting athletes, fans of athletics, and the community in a shared love for the athletics. We thank European Athletics for their trust in Valencia and Spanish athletics. Valencia welcomes Europe with open arms and a heart brimming with excitement.”

The host site will be the Luis Puig Velodrome, which hosted the 2008 World Athletics Indoor Championships and the European Athletics Indoor Championships in 1998.

“The Spanish federation’s ability to organise outstanding continental and global athletics events goes almost without question and Valenica has been a host city for several major championships in the past, so we know it has a proven and reliable infrastructure,” said European Athletics President Dobromir Karamarinov. “But two additional factors were especially impressive in the Valencia presentation to the European Athletics Council: their commitment to engaging the local community and also what their bid committee have called the ‘Green Leap’, their sustainable legacy for these championships.”

Luis Puig Velodrome, in addition to indoor track, also has a cycling track which hosted the 1992 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.

“This city boasts extensive experience in managing major sporting events and the European Athletics Indoor Championship is poised to be another success, carrying significant economic and sporting implications for the city,” said Mayoress of Valencia María José Catalá. “We are committed to hosting an unforgettable championship for athletes and all residents of Valencia.”