LFE Ecros 2021 bids
The bidding process of LFE Ecros 2021 ended on 30 November 2017, when Tirol was announced to be the host. Three bids came before the deadline 26 June 2016, which were Karimun, Malgax and Tirol as single bids.
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Hosting requirements
The bidding concept for LFE Ecros 2021 was ratified in December 2015.
The tournament is expected to continue with the format of the 2019 and 2017, with a total of 16 matches, taking place over 15 days, with 8 teams competing.
The required capacities for the 5 stadiums are as follows:
- 3 stadia with 50,000 seats (preferably one of which with at least 60,000 seats)
- 2 stadia with at least 40,000 seats
Schedule
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| December 2015 | Applications formally invited |
| 1 March 2016 | Closing date for registering intention to bid |
| 10 March 2016 | Announcement of bidders |
| 17 March 2016 | Bid requirements made available to bidders |
| 27–28 April 2016 | Opening workshop for bidders |
| April 2017 | Submission of bid dossier |
| September 2017 | Publication of the evaluation report by LFE and bid books by bidders |
| 30 November 2017 | Bid presentation and announcement of host |
Bids
LFE announced that only three countries, Karimun, Malgax and Tirol, had announced their intentions to host the tournament.
On 21 December, the LFE published its LFE Ecros 2024 bid evaluation report. The Football Association of Karimun, Malgax Football Federation and the Tiroler Football Association publish their bid books.
Karimun
On 23 December 2015, the Football Association of Karimun (PERSIK) announced its intention to place a bid to host the LFE Ecros 2021 with the Karimunese Ministry of Youth & Sports backing the association's intention and on 24 December 2015, the Football Association of Karimun voted to place a bid to host the LFE Ecros 2021, with the full support of the Karimunese government.
The Football Association of Karimun has proposed 5 stadiums located in five cities across the country that have enough capacity and adequate facilities, five of them are;
- Giovanni - Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in the Senayan Sports Complex, the stadium has a capacity of 112,900
- Padang - Bukit Barisan University Stadium in the Bukit Barisan University Sports Complex, the stadium has a capacity of 89,500
- Denpasar - Ngurah Rai Stadium in the Ngurah Rai Denpasar Sports Complex, the stadium has a capacity of 80,750
- Surabaya - Surabaya Veteran Stadium in the Surabaya City Sports Complex, the stadium has a capacity of 69,900
- Bandung - Bandung Lautan Api Stadium in the Kota Parahyangan Sports Complex, the stadium has a capacity of 57,800
The Football Association of Karimun announced that they would not build any new stadium or facility and will instead use existing ones to reduce the cost of the tournament. Karimun also already has several sports complexes complete with the facilities (Accommodation (famously known as Athletes Village), training center and so on) to hold such an event such as the Senayan Sports Complex and etcetera.
Malgax
- Maungis – Maungis Stadium, capacity 70,000
- Azomanca – Azomanca Stadium, capacity 50,000
- Stadium with capacity of 50,000+
- Stadium with capacity of 40,000+
- Stadium with capacity of 40,000+
Stadia were to be confirmed if Malgax is selected as the 2021 host
Tirol
On 25 December 2015, the Tiroler Football Association (AJP), voted to place a bid for hosting the tournament. This was publicly announced the following day.
The following are the host cities and stadia selected for Tirol's bid:
- Innsbruck – Atempèpruch-Stadion, capacity 75,000
- Balsan – Federazion Arena, capacity 60,000
- Santa Cristina Gherdëina – Stadion Gherdëina, capacity 35,000 (to be expanded to 50,000 if selected)
- Innsbruck – Pontenord-Stadion, capacity 41,000
- Porsenù – Alpin Arena, capacity 28,000 (to be expanded to 45,000 if selected)
16 locations near stadiums were prepared by the AJP to act as team base camp locations. Each team requires a base camp before and during the tournament for accommodation and training facilities. A team base camp consists of a hotel with appropriate comfort, privacy and safety standards as well as nearby, first class training facilities. Good infrastructure is required around the base camp and as such 10 out of the 16 base camps are within 5 miles of the stadia.
On 3 April 2017, the AJP officially submitted their bid book to the LFE.
Voting results
The LFE Executive Committee voted for the host in a secret ballot, with a simple majority required to determine the host. In the event of a tie, the bid with the fewest votes will be eliminated. Of the 16 members, the six members representing Malgax, Karimun and Tirol were ineligible to vote, leaving a total of 10 voting members.
| Country | Votes |
|---|---|
 Tirol
|
6 |
 Karimun
|
2 |
 Malgax
|
2 |
| Abstention | 0 |
| Total | 10 |
