Less than a month remains until Euro 2024 will kick off, featuring 24 teams competing for the ultimate price in Germany. Italy emerged victorious in the previous tournament, while England endured a heartbreaking loss in the final at Wembley Stadium, succumbing to defeat on penalties.
Germany will be hosting the tournament for the third time this summer, and the first time since the country’s unification. The groups were drafted last year, comprising the 21 teams that secured automatic qualification through the qualifiers, and three additional play-off winners (which were secured by Poland, Ukraine, and Georgia).
France, the runners-up of the 2022 World Cup, are favorites to clinch the title this year. However, Gareth Southgate’s England team along with the hosts and three-time champions Germany, are confident about their chances in the upcoming tournament.
Nations like Spain, Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands boost a massive talent of young and experienced players who will give their all for a taste of European glory. Defending Champions Italy struggled to secure qualification on the final day of the qualifiers, and would now focus on putting up a strong title defense this June. UEFA EURO 2024 is scheduled to take place throughout June and July, with 10 cities across Germany hosting matches for the tournament. The action kicks off in Munich on June 14, with hosts Germany playing Scotland in the opening game at the Allianz Arena, while the Finals will be played on July 14 at Olympiastadion Berlin in the German capital. There would be a total of 51 matches in EURO 2024, with each stadium hosting a minimum of four games and a maximum of six.
Berlin – Olympiastadion Berlin
The Olympiastadion Berlin, with a capacity of 74,000, is home to the football club Hertha Berlin. The stadium was initially built for the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, as part of a sports complex originally called the Reich Sports Field.
This historic venue previously hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup final where Italy triumphed over France in a penalty shootout and the 2015 UEFA Champions League final where Barcelona defeated Juventus. For EURO 2024, it will stage six matches, including three knockout rounds. Euro 2024 Matches in Berlin include;
June 15: Spain vs. Croatia (6 pm)
June 21: Poland vs. Austria (6 pm)
June 25: Netherlands vs. Austria (6 pm)
June 29: Round of 16 (6 pm)
July 6: Quarter-final (9 pm)
July 14: Final (9 pm)
Cologne – Cologne Stadium
Cologne Stadium is widely regarded as the RheinEnergieSTADION. It has a capacity of 50,000 and is home to German side 1. FC Köln.
This venue hosted the 2020 UEFA Europa League final, where Sevilla beat Inter Milan 3-2 in the first-ever European final game played without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stadium will host five EURO 2024 matches, featuring Switzerland twice.
June 15: Hungary vs. Switzerland (3 pm)
June 19: Scotland vs. Switzerland (9 pm)
June 22: Belgium vs. Romania (9 pm)
June 25: England vs. Slovenia (9 pm)
June 30: Round of 16 (9 pm)
Dortmund – BVB Stadion Dortmund
The iconic BVB Stadion Dortmund, also known as the Signal Iduna Park with a capacity of 81,000 is home to Borussia Dortmund.
It is renowned for its “Yellow Wall ” of passionate supporters and is widely considered one of Europe’s best stadiums. The stadium will host six matches during EURO 2024, including a semi-final. These fixtures include;
June 15: Italy vs. Albania (9 pm)
June 18: Turkey vs. Georgia (6 pm)
June 22: Turkey vs. Portugal (6 pm)
June 25: France vs. Poland (6 pm)
June 29: Round of 16 (9 pm)
July 10: Semi-final (9 pm)
Düsseldorf – Düsseldorf Arena
The Düsseldorf Arena, also called the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA has a capacity of 54,000. It is the home stadium of Fortuna Düsseldorf. Although it was not selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the arena will host EURO 2024 matches.
Recently, it set a world record for a handball game, with 53,586 spectators attending Germany’s opening match of the Men’s European Championship against Switzerland in January. Fixtures in Düsseldorf include;
June 17: Austria vs. France (9 pm)
June 21: Slovakia vs. Ukraine (3 pm)
June 24: Albania vs. Spain (9 pm)
July 1: Round of 16 (6 pm)
July 6: Quarter-final (6 pm)
Frankfurt – Frankfurt Arena
Frankfurt Arena (Deutsche Bank Park), with a capacity of 58,000, is home to Eintracht Frankfurt. It will host Germany’s final group stage match against Switzerland on June 23 and see pre-tournament favorites England take on Denmark.
The stadium previously hosted the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup final when Japan won on penalties against the United States. It also featured six matches during the 2006 FIFA Men’s World Cup. Its Fixtures for Euro 2024 include;
June 17: Belgium vs. Slovakia (6 pm)
June 20: Denmark vs. England (6 pm)
June 23: Switzerland vs. Germany (9 pm)
June 26: Slovakia vs. Romania (6 pm)
July 1: Round of 16 (9 pm)
Gelsenkirchen – Arena AufSchalke
Arena Auf Schalke (Veltins-Arena) has a capacity of 62,000 and is home to German side Schalke 04. It hosted the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, where Porto defeated Monaco 3-0. Five matches featured in the venue during the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
For EURO 2024, the stadium will host four matches, including the highly anticipated group-stage match between Spain and Italy on June 20. Euro 2024 Fixtures in Gelsenkirchen include;
June 16: Serbia vs. England (9 pm)
June 20: Spain vs. Italy (9 pm)
June 26: Georgia vs. Portugal (9 pm)
June 30: Round of 16 (6 pm)
Hamburg – Volksparkstadion Hamburg
Volksparkstadion Hamburg has a capacity of 51,000. It is the home stadium of Hamburger SV. It was used during the 2006 FIFA World Cup and hosted two Italy games on their road to victory. It hosted the 2010 UEFA Europa League final, where Atletico Madrid defeated Fulham 2-1. Euro 2024 Fixtures in Hamburg will feature four group-stage matches and a quarterfinal;
June 16: Poland vs. Netherlands (3 pm)
June 19: Croatia vs. Albania (3 pm)
June 22: Georgia vs. Czechia (3 pm)
June 26: Czechia vs. Turkey (9 pm)
July 5: Quarter-final (9 pm)
Leipzig- Leipzig Stadium (Red Bull Arena)
With a capacity of 41,000, Red Bull Arena is the home ground of RB Leipzig and the smallest of the ten venues for EURO 2024. It will host three exciting group-stage matches and a last-16 match. As the largest stadium in eastern Germany, it boasts a state-of-the-art roof. Euro 2024 fixtures in Leipzig include;
June 18: Portugal vs. Czechia (9 pm)
June 21: Netherlands vs. France (9 pm)
June 24: Croatia vs. Italy (9 pm)
July 2: Round of 16 (9 pm)
Munich- Munich Football Arena (Allianz Arena)
The Allianz Arena, with a capacity of 75,000, is the home stadium of Bayern Munich. It will host the opening match of EURO 2024 when hosts Germany play Scotland on June 14. A semi-final will also be held here on July 9.
The Allianz Arena will host the UEFA Champions League final next year, a role it last played in 2012 when Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich on penalties to claim a first UCL victory. Euro 2024 fixtures scheduled in Munich include;
June 14: Germany vs. Scotland (9 pm)
June 17: Romania vs. Ukraine (3 pm)
June 20: Slovenia vs. Serbia (3 pm)
June 25: Denmark vs. Serbia (9 pm)
July 2: Round of 16 (6 pm)
July 9: Semi-final (9 pm)
Stuttgart- Stuttgart Arena
With a capacity of 54,000, Stuttgart Arena is the home ground of VfB Stuttgart. It will host Germany for their second EURO 2024 group match against Hungary on June 16. The arena will also be the venue for a quarter-final, making it the site for five matches during the tournament. Fixtures in Stuttgart include;
June 16: Slovenia vs. Denmark (6 pm)
June 19: Germany vs. Hungary (6 pm)
June 23: Scotland vs. Hungary (9 pm)
June 26: Ukraine vs. Belgium (6 pm)
July 5: Quarter-final (6 pm)
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