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  European hockey elite heads to Germany. The prestigious tournament promises ten days of thrilling contests with direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup. European field hockey prepares for one of the year's most significant tournaments. From August 8-17, 2025, the prestigious EuroHockey Championship will take place in Mönchengladbach, Germany, where the jubilee 20th men's and 17th women's tournaments will combine into a unique sporting event. At the Warsteiner HockeyPark, 16 national teams will compete for the European crown and crucial direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands will defend their double triumph from the previous championship, while host Germany will attempt to succeed in front of their home fans. Up to 100,000 spectators will witness 40 matches in a hockey festival that returns to Mönchengladbach for the third time in history. Double Serving of European Hockey EuroHockey Championship 2025 offers a unique format where men's and ...

  The legendary Rochusclub in Düsseldorf will transform into the epicenter of European beach volleyball from July 30 to August 3, 2025. CEV EuroBeachVolley 2025 will welcome the continent's absolute elite - Olympic champions, world champions, and defending European titleholders. The iconic tennis stadium, now hosting volleyball stars, will become the venue for the battle for the European beach volleyball crown with the tournament draw already known, promising incredible clashes from the opening day. Men's Elite: World Champions in Direct Confrontation The men's section of the tournament offers a fascinating concentration of world stars, where the highest level of beach volleyball presents itself in full glory. David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig from Sweden enter the tournament as main title favorites. The defending Olympic gold medalists from Paris 2024 and two-time European champions (2022, 2023) represent the current pinnacle of world beach volleyball. Anders Mol and Ch...

  European women's basketball will experience a historic moment from June 18-29. For the first time in history, the women's EuroBasket will be hosted by four countries simultaneously - Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and Greece. The defending champions are Belgium, who surprised the basketball world in 2023. The tournament also offers important qualification for the 2026 World Championship. The revolutionary format with multiple hosts represents a new era for the continental championship. Sixteen of Europe's best teams will battle not only for the prestigious title but also for valuable qualifying spots for the world championship. Historic Debuts and Returns This year's EuroBasket brings several exceptional moments. Portugal will make their tournament debut after 26 years of qualification efforts. Even more impressive is Switzerland's return after an incredible 69-year absence - an absolute record for waiting time. Lithuania qualified for the first time since 2...

  The European Championship for players under 21 returns to Slovakia after twenty-five years. From June 11-28, 2025, stadiums in Bratislava and Trenčín will witness the battle for a trophy that will be claimed by the new generation of European football. Sixteen teams, including the Czech Republic, will attempt to write their names into the history of this tournament of future stars. Czech youngsters face a brutal challenge in Group B, where they'll clash with traditional powerhouses. England arrives with Premier League talents, Germany builds on their Bundesliga machine, and Slovenia could play the role of dark horse. For the Czech team that earned their spot through playoffs, the group represents a character test of a lifetime. Host nation Slovakia is staging the tournament for the second time in history and looks forward to fan support. Their path leads through Group A, where favorites Spain and Italy await. Spain arrives with a young squad but carries tiki-taka football DNA i...