One Month to Go: Europe’s 16 Strongest Teams Set to Battle at Madrid 2025
From June 27 to 29, Madrid’s Vallehermoso Stadium will host the most important athletics event in Europe this year — the European Athletics Team Championships.
One Team. One Dream. Under this powerful motto, the 2025 edition of European Athletics Team Championships will bring together the 16 top national teams in Europe in a thrilling showdown for continental supremacy — and to avoid relegation. Held every two years, this is the marquee event on the European athletics calendar.
The Spanish team comes into the Championships with high hopes after narrowly missing the podium in 2023, finishing fourth in Silesia. Now, with home-field advantage, they are more determined than ever to make history.
The Championships were officially presented on Monday, May 26, at Madrid City Hall’s Palacio de Cibeles. The event was attended by Sonia Cea, Madrid’s Sports Councilor; Alberto Tomé, General Director of Sports for the Community of Madrid; and Raúl Chapado, President of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation.
Joining them were the stars of Spain’s victorious 4x400m relay team at the World Relays — Daniela Fra, Blanca Hervás, Eva Santidrián, and Paula Sevilla. “We can’t wait to feel the energy of the Madrid crowd cheering us on,” they said. “There’s no better place to experience athletics than in the stadium — it’s where the true magic of the sport comes alive.”
Alberto Tomé highlighted the collaborative spirit behind the event: “The slogan One Team. One Dream. reflects the exceptional teamwork between the Community of Madrid, Madrid City Hall, and the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation.”
Raúl Chapado emphasized the unity of the competition: “In this event, personal achievements take a back seat — every point counts for your team.”
Sonia Cea closed the ceremony by recalling the stadium’s purpose: “Vallehermoso was renovated for world-class competitions like this. I have no doubt the people of Madrid will fill it to witness the very best of European athletics.”
The event also unveiled its two virtual mascots — Chulapa and Castizo, a cheerful cat and bear who will entertain fans at the stadium and across digital platforms.
📍 All event information and tickets are available at the official website: https://madridetch2025.com/
