1988 IIHF European U18 Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Czechoslovakia | 
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 1 host city) | 
| Dates | April 9 – April 17 | 
| Teams | 8 | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Czechoslovakia | 
| Runners-up | Finland | 
| Third place | Soviet Union | 
| Fourth place | Sweden | 
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 24 | 
| Goals scored | 242 (10.08 per game) | 
| Scoring leader(s) | Teemu Selänne (16 points) | 
The 1988 IIHF European U18 Championship was the twenty-first playing of the IIHF European Junior Championships.