The 1977 European Cup was the 6th edition of the European Cup of athletics.
It was the first edition to introduce "A" and "B" Finals. The three best non-qualifying teams in the Semifinals would now compete in the "B" Final, the winner of which would qualify for the "A" Final.
The "A" Finals were held in Helsinki, Finland. The first two teams in those qualified for the inaugural IAAF World Cup.
Held in Helsinki on 13 and 14 August for both men and women.
The winners qualified for the "A" final.
Men<br> Held on 6 and 7 August in Gothenburg, Sweden
Women<br> Held on 6 August in TÃ Âinec, Czechoslovakia
All semifinals were held on 16 and 17 July. First two teams qualified for the "A" final (plus Finland as the host). Places 3âÂÂ5 qualified for the "B" final.
Semifinal 1<br> Held in Athens, Greece
Semifinal 2<br> Held in Warsaw, Poland
Semifinal 3<br> Held in London, United Kingdom
All semifinals were held on 16 July. First two teams qualified for the "A" final (plus Finland as the host). Places 3âÂÂ5 qualified for the "B" final.
Semifinal 1<br> Held in Stuttgart, West Germany
Semifinal 2<br> Held in Dublin, Ireland
Semifinal 3<br> Held in Bucharest, Romania
Preliminaries were held in Søllerød, Denmark, on 25 and 26 June for both men and women. First three teams advanced to the semifinals.