Why moving the 2021 UEFA Women's Euro to 2022 makes sense

The short answer is most likely not. 

UEFA is expected to postpone the upcoming Women's Euro to the summer of 2022. But surely you are not here for the short answer, so let's get to the meat and potatoes on why it would not be a good idea to have the Women's Euro as scheduled in 2021.

Major 2020 competitions rescheduled for 2021

UEFA announced that the men's Euro will be rescheduled to June 11, 2021, with the final set to be played on July 11. These dates would protrude over the women's competition, which kicks-off on July 7.

Moreover, the International Olympic Committee is still working out dates for the Olympic Games in Japan. The IOC's latest statement said that they are planning to reschedule the Olympics for sometime between January and July 2021, adding more uncertainty.

Cons if Women's Euro 2021 is not rescheduled

Having two back-to-back European Championships would be a logistical nightmare for UEFA. 

The federation re-structured the men's competition by instead of one or two countries hosting the tournament, multiple cities would. This means that many members of UEFA would be scattered around the continent by the start of the women's competition – four days before the end of the men's. 

Also, men's semifinals and final will be played in Wembley Stadium. This will shift viewers away from the early stages of the women's competition. That early disconnect can turn into disinterest and turn a possible viewer away from the Women's Euro.

And finally, the athletes might face close to no rest depending on what date the Olympics are held.

Pros if Women's Euro 2021 is rescheduled 

Given the cons above, it is obvious that holding the Women's Euro in 2022 would alleviate many of those problems.