2020 calendar: The biggest sporting events in Romania
All eyes will be on the UEFA European Football Championship and the Summer Olympics this year, but Romania will also host various sporting competitions dedicated to both professional and amateur athletes. All you have to do is choose your…
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All eyes will be on the UEFA European Football Championship and the Summer Olympics this year, but Romania will also host various sporting competitions dedicated to both professional and amateur athletes. All you have to do is choose your favorite, book your spot and start training!
- The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 2020)
This highly anticipated competition is by far the most important for the local sports scene, as Bucharest will host four of the EURO 2020 matches this summer. Three Group C matches will be played in the Romanian capital on June 14, 18 and 22, plus a round of 16 match on June 29. The organizers will also prepare plenty of activities for the supporters in this period.
When: June 12 – July 12
Where: in 12 cities, including Bucharest
More details here
- The Summer Olympics
Although not hosted by Romania, this sports event had to be on our list, as it’s the hottest multi-sport event of the year. Plus, it’s a major event for the Romanian athletes, who will try to return home with as many medals as possible. Tennis stars Simona Halep and Horia Tecau will be part of Romania’s Olympic tennis team, while both the U21 football team and the women’s table tennis team have qualified for the Olympics. The Romanian delegation will consist of approximately 100 athletes. The Olympic Games will feature 33 different sports.
When: July 24 – August 9
Where: Tokyo, Japan
- Fed Cup
Romania, who was a semifinalist in the 2019 edition of Fed Cup, will play against Russia in early February 2020, in the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca. It will be an important match, as the team that wins will qualify to the final tournament that takes place in Budapest between April 14 and April 19.
