The event was organized by European Athletics Association and held from 13–16 July 2023 in Espoo, Finland.

[1][2] This was the third time that Finland staged European Athletics U23 Championships after previous editions Turku 1997 and Tampere 2013.

*   Host nation (Finland)* Indicates the athletes only competed in the preliminary heats and received medals.

* Indicates the athletes only competed in the preliminary heats and received medals.

1153 athletes from 40 nations are expected to compete at this edition.