Discover all the details about the 2025 UEFA U21 European Championship, set to take place in Slovakia. This includes details of qualified teams, groups, fixtures, stadiums, hosts, and tickets.
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The 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, commonly known as Euro U21 2025, marks the 25th edition of this prestigious tournament. Organised by UEFA, it features the top men’s under-21 national teams from across Europe. The competition will showcase 16 teams from one confederation battling it out over 31 exciting matches.
Held every two years, the UEFA U21 European Championship is a key platform for the brightest young football talents to shine on the international stage. The 2025 edition promises thrilling action as rising stars aim to demonstrate their skills, abilities, and potential to take the next step in the world of football.
The 2024 UEFA U21 European Championship was held in Cyprus, where Italy (2nd title) are the defending champion. The FIFA U20 World Cup has been organised every year since 1980. Spain (9 titles- 1986, 1988, 1991, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2008, and 2017) is the most successful team in the tournament.
The 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship will feature a new format for the 2024/25 cycle, with the final tournament including eight teams. This championship will also be notable as it will be the first time a UEFA final tournament is hosted in Slovakia.
2025 UEFA U21 European Championship Host City, Draw, Teams & Tickets
The 2025 UEFA U-21 Euro Cup promises to be one of the most exciting new upgrade format tournaments, as it will showcase young football talents representing their countries on the international stage. This competition is a unique platform for emerging players to demonstrate their skills and make a name for themselves while competing at the highest level for their nations.
Fabián Ruiz (Spain’s Player), Thiago Alcântara, Jude Bellingham, Manuel Neuer, Xavi and more legendary players are the products of the UEFA Under-21 European Championship.
Seven of the 16 teams that have qualified for the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2025 are former champions in the history: the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, England, France, Italy, and the Czech Republic.
Where is the UEFA U21 European Championship 2025 Host City?
The 2025 UEFA U21 European Championship will be held in the Country is Slovakia, and the winning bid was announced on 25 January 2023. For the bidding process, Croatia lost hosting rights for the tournaments.
- FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 Host City: Slovakia
- Qualification Date: 11 June to 28 June 2025 (17 days)
- Teams: 16 (from 1 confederation)
- Venues: 8 (in 8 host cities)
2025 UEFA U21 Euro Championship Stadiums
Check out the cities and stadiums for the tournament in Slovakia.
| Stadium Name | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Tehelné pole | Bratislava | 22,500 |
| Anton Malatinský Stadium | Trnava | 18,200 |
| DAC Aréna | Dunajská Streda | 12,700 |
| Košická futbalová aréna | Košice | 12,555 |
| Štadión pod Dubňom | Žilina | 10,897 |
| Štadión Sihoť | Trenčín | 10,000 |
| Štadión pod Zoborom | Nitra | 7,480 |
| Futbal Tatran Arena | Prešov | 6,500 |
UEFA U21 European Championship 2025 Teams Qualification
Seven Champions and 2 runner-up teams are participating in the tournaments, have qualified for the group stage. 2025 Teams Qualification
| S No | Team | Method of qualification | Previous best | Date of qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovakia | Hosts | Fourth place (2000) | 25 January 2023 |
| 2 | Netherlands | Group C winners | Champions (2006, 2007) | 9 September 2024 |
| 3 | Spain | Group B winners | Champions (1986, 1998, 2011, 2013, 2019) | 10 September 2024 |
| 4 | Portugal | Group G winners | Runners-up (1994, 2015, 2021) | 11 October 2024 |
| 5 | Germany | Group D winners | Champions (2009, 2017, 2021) | 11 October 2024 |
| 6 | Denmark | Group I winners | Semi-finals (1992, 2015) | 11 October 2024 |
| 7 | Ukraine | Top three of the second-placed teams | Runners-up (2006) | 11 October 2024 |
| 8 | England | The top three of the second-placed teams | Champions (1982, 1984, 2023) | 12 October 2024 |
| 9 | Romania | Group E winners | Semi-finals (2019) | 15 October 2024 |
| 10 | Poland | The top three of the second-placed teams | Quarter-finals (1982, 1984, 1986, 1992, 1994) | 15 October 2024 |
| 11 | Slovenia | Group H winners | Group stage (2021) | 15 October 2024 |
| 12 | France | The top three of the second-placed teams | Champions (1988) | 15 October 2024 |
| 13 | Italy | Group A winners | Champions (1992, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2004) | 15 October 2024 |
| 14 | Finland | Play-offs winner | Group stage (2009) | 19 November 2024 |
| 15 | Czech Republic | Play-offs winner | Champions (2002) | 19 November 2024 |
| 16 | Georgia | Play-offs winner | Quarter-finals (2023) | 19 November 2024 |
New Caledonia will make its debut in the tournament, and with four previous champion teams. Players born on or after 1 January 2002 are eligible to participate.
Groups
- Group A: Slovakia (hosts), Spain, Italy, Romania
- Group B: Czechia, England (holders), Germany, Slovenia
- Group C: Portugal, France, Poland, Georgia
- Group D: Finland, Netherlands, Ukraine, Denmark
2025 UEFA U21 European Championship Fixtures
In the UEFA Euro U21 2025 Final Tournament, 16 teams will be drawn into four groups of four. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, following the group stage format.
Group stage Points Table
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Romania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group A Fixtures
- 11 June 2025
- Slovakia vs Spain – 18:00 – Tehelné pole, Bratislava
- Italy vs Romania – 21:00 – Anton Malatinský Stadium, Trnava
- 14 June 2025
- Spain vs Romania – 18:00 – Tehelné pole, Bratislava
- Slovakia vs Italy – 21:00 – Anton Malatinský Stadium, Trnava
- 17 June 2025
- Romania vs Slovakia – 21:00 – Tehelné pole, Bratislava
- Spain vs Italy – 21:00 – Anton Malatinský Stadium, Trnava
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B Fixtures
- 12 June 2025
- Czech Republic vs England- 21:00 – MOL Aréna, Dunajská Streda
- Germany vs Slovenia – 21:00 – Štadión pod Zoborom, Nitra
- 15 June 2025
- England vs Slovenia- 18:00 – Štadión pod Zoborom, Nitra
- Czech Republic vs Germany – 21:00 – MOL Aréna, Dunajská Streda
- 18 June 2025
- Slovenia vs Czech Republic – 21:00 – MOL Aréna, Dunajská Streda
- England vs Germany – 21:00 – Štadión pod Zoborom, Nitra
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Poland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Georgia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C Fixtures
- 11 June 2025
- Portugal vs France – 21:00 – Štadión Sihoť, Trenčín
- Poland vs Georgia – 21:00 – Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina
- 14 June 2025
- Portugal vs Poland – 21:00 – Štadión Sihoť, Trenčín
- France vs Georgia – 21:00 – Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina
- 17 June 2025
- Georgia vs Portugal – 18:00 – Štadión Sihoť, Trenčín
- France vs Poland – 18:00 – Štadión pod Dubňom, Žilina
Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Denmark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group D Fixtures
- 11 June 2025
- Ukraine vs Denmark – 18:00 – Futbal Tatran Arena, Prešov
- Finland vs Netherlands – 21:00 – Košická futbalová aréna, Košice
- 14 June 2025
- Finland vs Ukraine – 18:00 -Košická futbalová aréna, Košice
- Netherlands vs Denmark – 21:00 – Futbal Tatran Arena, Prešov
- 17 June 2025
- Denmark vs Finland – 18:00 – Košická futbalová aréna, Košice
- Netherlands vs Ukraine – 18:00 – Futbal Tatran Arena, Prešov
Quarter-finals
- 21 June 2025
- Winners Group A vs Runners-up Group B
- Winners Group C vs Runners-up Group D
- 22 June 2025
- Winners Group B vs Runners-up Group A
- Winners Group D vs Runners-up Group C
Semi-final
- 25 June 2025
- Wiiner of QF 1 vs Wiiner of QF 2
- 25June 2025
- Wiiner of QF 1 vs Wiiner of QF 2
2025 UEFA U21 European Championship Final
- 25 June 2025
- Winner of SF 1 vs Winner of SF 2
2025 UEFA U21 European Championship Tickets
The best young players are heading to Chile. Seize your chance to watch the world’s next-generation talented players battle face-to-face in front of you. Fans can purchase tickets for the FIFA U-20 World Cup from the official website.
Group stage
- Category 1: €15
- Category 2: €12
Quarter-finals and semi-finals
- Category 1: €20
- Category 2: €16
Final
- Category 1: €25
- Category 2: €20
2025 UEFA U21 European Championship Final Match?
The 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Final will determine the winner of the prestigious U21 tournament, featuring the two best teams from the knockout stages.
The Final match of the UEFA U21 Euro tournament will be held on 28 June 2025 at the National Football Stadium in Bratislava.
How many Teams qualify for the 2025 UEFA U21 European Championship?
A total of 52 teams were drawn into nine groups for the UEFA Euro U21 qualification stage. After the qualifiers, 15 teams secured their place in the final tournament, joining 1 automatically qualified host nation. In total, 16 teams will compete in the final tournament.
Where to watch the 2025 UEFA Europa League in the USA?
You can watch the 2025 UEFA Europa League Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in Paramount+, Spanish-Language Broadcast in TUDN and UniMás in the U.S.
Where is the 2025 UEFA U21 European Championship final?
The final of the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship will be held at the National Football Stadium (Národný Futbalový Štadión) in Bratislava, Slovakia. This venue is set to host three Group A matches, one semi-final, and the final match of the tournament, which runs from 11 to 28 June 2025.
Who is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA U21 European Championship?
The all-time top scorers in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, including both qualifying and final tournament matches, are Lampros Choutos (Greece), Tomáš Pekhart (Czechia), and George Pușcaș (Romania) with 15 goals.
Who is the highest goal scorer in the 2025 UEFA U21 European Championship?
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Who are the UEFA U21 European Championship defending champions?
The defending champions of the UEFA U21 European Championship are England, who secured their third U21 European trophy by defeating Pain 1–0 in the 2023 final.
2025 UEFA U21 European Championship Winners History
| S No | Year | Winner Teams | S NO | Year | Winner Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1972 | Czechoslovakia | 15 | 2000 | Italy |
| 2 | 1974 | Hungary | 16 | 2002 | Czechia |
| 3 | 1976 | Soviet Union | 17 | 2004 | Italy |
| 4 | 1978 | Yugoslavia | 18 | 2006 | Netherlands |
| 5 | 1980 | Soviet Union | 19 | 2007 | Netherlands |
| 6 | 1982 | England | 20 | 2009 | Germany |
| 7 | 1984 | England | 21 | 2011 | Spain |
| 8 | 1986 | Spain | 22 | 2013 | Spain |
| 9 | 1988 | France | 23 | 2015 | Sweden |
| 10 | 1990 | Soviet Union | 24 | 2017 | Germany |
| 11 | 1992 | Italy | 25 | 2019 | Spain |
| 12 | 1994 | Italy | 26 | 2021 | Germany |
| 13 | 1996 | Italy | 27 | 2023 | England |
| 14 | 1998 | Spain | 28 | 2025 | – |
