The competition feature three leagues, with promotion and relegation between them in addition to a final tournament to determine the champions.

On 2 November 2022, the UEFA Executive Committee approved a new women's national team competition system, which was publicly announced the following day.

However, the system still gives all national teams a chance of qualifying for major international tournaments.

The interconnected competition cycles are intended to encourage the long-term development of women's national teams.

In addition, teams are automatically promoted and relegated using the same format as in the Women's Nations League, though no promotion/relegation matches take place.