| 1st FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship for Women | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Poland |
| Dates | 14–22 August 1976 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Venue(s) | (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (1st title) |
The 1976 FIBA European Championship for Cadettes was the first edition of the European basketball championship for U16 women's teams, today known as FIBA U16 Women's European Championship. 16 teams featured in the competition, held in Szczecin, Poland from 14 to 22 August 1976.
The Soviet Union won their first title.