The 1970 European Cup was the 3rd edition of the European Cup of athletics.
The Finals were held in Stockholm, Sweden (men) and Budapest, Hungary (women). It was the last time that men's and women's competition was held at a different time and place.
Held on 29 and 30 August in Stockholm (men) and on 22 August (women) in Budapest.
All semifinals were held on 1 and 2 August. First two teams advanced to the final. Sweden advanced as the host of the final.
Semifinal 1<br> Held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia
Semifinal 2<br> Held in Helsinki, Finland
Semifinal 3<br> Held in Zürich, Switzerland
All semifinals were held on 22 August. First two teams advanced to the final.
Semifinal 1<br> Held in East Berlin, East Germany
Semifinal 2<br> Held in Herford, West Germany
Semifinal 3<br> Held in Bucharest, Romania
All preliminaries were held on 20âÂÂ21 June. First two teams advanced to the semifinals.
Preliminary 1<br> Held in Barcelona
Preliminary 2<br> Held in Vienna
Preliminary 3<br> Held in ReykjavÃÂk