The 1988 European Curling Championships were held from 6 to 10 December at the Perth Ice Rink arena in Perth, Scotland.

The Scottish men's team skipped by David Smith won their fourth title and the Swedish women's team skipped by Elisabeth Högström won their seventh title.

[1] For the first time, the men's team of Belgium took part in the European Championship.

Two teams promoted to Second Phase Three teams promoted to Second Phase Three teams promoted to Second Phase Two teams promoted to Playoffs Two teams promoted to Playoffs Two teams promoted to Second Phase Three teams promoted to Second Phase Three teams promoted to Second Phase Two teams promoted to Playoffs Two teams promoted to Playoffs