The 2021 Games of the Small States of Europe, also formerly known as the XIX Games of the Small States of Europe,[2][3][note 1] was a cancelled sporting event, previously scheduled to take place in Andorra la Vella, the capital city of Andorra.

[7] The nations of the GSSE host the event on a rotational basis every two years.

[8] Although Malta was originally expected to host the 2021 Games, they instead decided to swap places with Andorra in order to give enough time to build the necessary infrastructure.

[9] In February 2019, the Organising Committee of the Games first met and was formed of Antoni Martí (the then Prime Minister of Andorra), Olga Gelabert, Marc Pons, Jaume Martí, Jordi Cerqueda, Josep Besolí, Jordi Beal.

[11][12] After attending the previous edition with observer status, the Vatican City achieved full member status and was eligible to enter the 2021 tournament, despite not being an International Olympic Committee member, through a partnership with the Italian Olympic Committee.