The Vendéspace arena in Mouilleron-le-Captif will host the Men's European Roller Hockey Championships in 2027, running from August 29 to September 4.
The Department of Vendée and the French Roller and Skateboard Federation officially announced on Tuesday, November 3, that the Men's European Roller Hockey Championships 2027 will take place at the Vendéspace venue in Mouilleron-le-Captif. This continental competition will be held from August 29 to September 4, 2027.
The Vendéspace, a facility already known for hosting sporting events, will serve as the prestigious stage for this international milestone. Organizers hope to use this opportunity to reaffirm Vendée's status as a hub for roller hockey. The arena in Mouilleron-le-Captif, thanks to its layout and facilities, meets the requirements for hosting European-level matches.
This announcement is part of a broader push to support wheeled sports. The federation and the departmental council intend to develop the practice and image of this discipline within the region. Hosting a European Championship represents a significant showcase for the area and for local clubs.
The participating national teams will be confirmed in due course following the qualification rounds. The matches will take place at the Mouilleron-le-Captif arena, which has the capacity and equipment necessary to meet the competition's standards. Spectators will have the chance to attend a week of high-level matches with the European title at stake.
In the meantime, roller hockey enthusiasts can look forward to the next international events and observe the preparations for this Vendée edition. Local organizers and federal authorities will work in coordination to ensure the smooth running of the event. Thus, Vendée is preparing to become, for a week, the center of European roller hockey.
The Vendéspace, a facility already known for hosting sporting events, will serve as the prestigious stage for this international milestone. Organizers hope to use this opportunity to reaffirm Vendée's status as a hub for roller hockey. The arena in Mouilleron-le-Captif, thanks to its layout and facilities, meets the requirements for hosting European-level matches.
This announcement is part of a broader push to support wheeled sports. The federation and the departmental council intend to develop the practice and image of this discipline within the region. Hosting a European Championship represents a significant showcase for the area and for local clubs.
The participating national teams will be confirmed in due course following the qualification rounds. The matches will take place at the Mouilleron-le-Captif arena, which has the capacity and equipment necessary to meet the competition's standards. Spectators will have the chance to attend a week of high-level matches with the European title at stake.
In the meantime, roller hockey enthusiasts can look forward to the next international events and observe the preparations for this Vendée edition. Local organizers and federal authorities will work in coordination to ensure the smooth running of the event. Thus, Vendée is preparing to become, for a week, the center of European roller hockey.
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Source: Ouest-France