The 1989 European Cup was the 12th edition of the European Cup of athletics.
The "A" Finals were held in Gateshead, Great Britain. The first two teams qualified for the 1989 IAAF World Cup.
Held on 5 and 6 August in Gateshead, United Kingdom
East and West Germany competed separately for the last time being replaced by the unified German team from the 1991 edition. As a result, only one team had to be relegated from the "A" Final and two teams were promoted from the "B" Final.
Both "B" finals held on 5 and 6 August
Men<br> Held in Brussels, Belgium
Women<br> Held in Strasbourg, France
Because of the 1990 reunification of Germany there was an extra spot in the highest division in 1991. Because of that, two teams were promoted from the "B" Finals.
All "C" finals held on 5 and 6 August
"C1" Final<br> Held in Copenhagen, Denmark
"C2" Final<br> Held in Dublin, Ireland
"C1" Final<br> Held in Copenhagen, Denmark
"C2" Final<br> Held in Dublin, Ireland