The 1996 European Cup was the 17th edition of the European Cup of athletics.
It was the last edition to allow athletes six attempts in the throws and horizontal jumps, as this number was reduced to four from the next edition. The Super League Finals were held in Madrid, Spain.
Held on 1 and 2 June in Madrid, Spain
The First League was held on 28 and 29 June
Group 1<br> Held in Lisbon, Portugal
Group 2<br> Held in Bergen, Norway
Group 1<br> Held in Lisbon, Portugal
Group 2<br> Held in Bergen, Norway
The Second League was held on 29 and 30 June
Group 1<br> Held in Oordegem, Belgium
Group 2<br> Held in Tallinn, Estonia
Group 1<br> Held in Oordegem, Belgium
Group 2<br> Held in Tallinn, Estonia