Berlin’s OlympiastadionGetty ImagesStadium capacity: 71,000Home team: Hertha BerlinNotably hosted: 2006 FIFA World Cup final, 2015 UEFA Champions League final Olympiastadion Berlin history
The biggest venue at EURO 2024, the Olympiastadion has staged every German Cup final since 1985, as well as several high-profile games on the continental and international stage. Berlin hosted the 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France. Nine years later, Barcelona beat Juventus at the Olympiastadion Berlin to win the 2015 UEFA Champions League final.
EURO 2024 matches
15/06: Spain 3-0 Croatia
21/06: Poland vs Austria (18:00)
25/06: Netherlands vs Austria (18:00)
29/06: Round of 16 – 2A vs 2B (18:00)
06/07: Quarter-final (21:00)
14/07: Final (21:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Berlin
A city with a rich history, Cologne sits on the River Rhine and is home to more than one million inhabitants, as well as Germany’s most visited landmark: the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cologne Stadium
Cologne staged matches at the 2006 World CupUEFA via Getty ImagesStadium capacity: 43,000Home team: 1. FC KölnNotably hosted: 2020 UEFA Europa League finalCologne Stadium history
The home ground of 1. FC Köln, Cologne Stadium was reconstructed to stage matches at the 2006 World Cup and since 2010 has been the regular venue for Germany’s Women’s Cup final, as well as hosting American football, ice hockey and music concerts.
EURO 2024 matches
15/06: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland
19/06: Scotland vs Switzerland (21:00)
22/06: Belgium vs Romania (21:00)
25/06: England vs Slovenia (21:00)
30/06: Round of 16 – 1B vs 3A/D/E/F (21:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Cologne
Considered the cultural heart of the Ruhr region, Dortmund was known predominantly for coal, steel and beer 50 years ago, but has evolved into a major tech hub, with a lively cultural scene and rich sporting heritage on show at the German Football Museum.
BVB Stadion Dortmund
BVB Stadion DortmundGetty ImagesStadium capacity: 62,000Home team: Borussia DortmundNotably hosted: 2001 UEFA Cup finalBVB Stadion Dortmund history
One of the most renowned venues in world football thanks to its famous ‘Yellow Wall’ stand, the BVB Stadion Dortmund is one of the largest arenas at UEFA EURO 2024 and has hosted a string of World Cup and European football fixtures, including the 2001 UEFA Cup final between Liverpool and Deportivo Alavés.
EURO 2024 matches
15/06: Italy vs Albania (21:00)
18/06: Türkiye vs Georgia (18:00)
22/06: Türkiye vs Portugal (18:00)
25/06: France vs Poland (18:00)
29/06: Round of 16 – 1A vs 2C (21:00)
10/07: Semi-final (21:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Dortmund
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf has 650,000 inhabitants and more than 250 beer houses and restaurants in its Old Town, which has been dubbed ‘the longest bar in the world’.
Düsseldorf Arena
Düsseldorf ArenaGetty ImagesStadium capacity: 47,000Home team: Fortuna DüsseldorfNotably hosted: 1988 UEFA European Championship group games (former Rheinstadion)Düsseldorf Arena history
The Düsseldorf Arena is one of the smaller UEFA EURO 2024 venues but still has a capacity of well over 40,000 and is currently home to Fortuna Düsseldorf, whose most recent Bundesliga campaign came in 2019/20.
EURO 2024 matches
17/06: Austria vs France (21:00)
21/06: Slovakia vs Ukraine (15:00)
24/06: Albania vs Spain (21:00)
01/07: Round of 16 – 2D vs 2E (18:00)
06/07: Quarter-final (18:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Düsseldorf
A global hub for commerce and finance situated on the banks of the river Main, Frankfurt is Germany’s fifth largest city and its distinct skyline has earned it the nickname ‘Mainhattan’.
Frankfurt Arena
Frankfurt Arena will host EURO 2024 gamesUEFA via Getty ImagesStadium capacity: 47,000Home team: Eintracht FrankfurtNotably hosted: 2002 UEFA Women’s Cup final, 2006 World Cup quarter-finalFrankfurt Arena history
The Frankfurt Arena, home of Eintracht Frankfurt, was built in 1925 and has hosted games at several major tournaments including the 1988 UEFA European Championship and the 2006 World Cup.
EURO 2024 matches
17/06: Belgium vs Slovakia (18:00)
20/06: Denmark vs England (18:00)
23/06: Switzerland vs Germany (21:00)
26/06: Slovakia vs Romania (18:00)
01/07: Round of 16 – 1F vs 3A/B/C (21:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Frankfurt
Gelsenkirchen is known for its coal mining and steelmaking history, but visitors will these days find green space, theatres and boat cruises, as well as industrial heritage in the Ruhr region.
Arena AufSchalke
Gelsenkirchen is home to SchalkeUEFA via Getty ImagesStadium capacity: 50,000Home team: SchalkeNotably hosted: 2004 UEFA Champions League final, 2006 World Cup quarter-finalArena AufSchalke history
The Arena AufSchalke, which opened in August 2001, is the home of seven-time German champions and 1996/97 UEFA Cup winners Schalke and features a retractable roof and slide-out pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo provided a memorable moment here for Portugal in their shoot-out success over England at the 2006 World Cup.
EURO 2024 matches
16/06: Serbia vs England (21:00)
20/06: Spain vs Italy (21:00)
26/06: Georgia vs Portugal (21:00)
30/06: Round of 16 – 1C vs 3D/E/F (18:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Gelsenkirchen
The third biggest European city that is not a national capital, Hamburg has a world-renowned harbour, a rich cultural history, impressive architecture and nightlife that makes it a ‘bucket list’ city for many tourists.
Volksparkstadion Hamburg
The Volksparkstadion HamburgGetty ImagesStadium capacity: 49,000Home team: Hamburger SVNotably hosted: 2010 Europa League final, 2006 World Cup quarter-finalVolksparkstadion Hamburg history
The Volksparkstadion Hamburg was first opened in 1953 but received a significant upgrade in 2000 and has hosted matches at the 1988 UEFA European Championship and the 1974 and 2006 World Cups.
EURO 2024 matches
16/06: Poland vs Netherlands (15:00)
19/06: Croatia vs Albania (15:00)
22/06: Georgia vs Czechia (15:00)
26/06: Czechia vs Türkiye (21:00)
05/07: Quarter-final (21:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Hamburg
Once the home of Johann Sebastian Bach, Leipzig is steeped in culture and history, not least the peaceful demonstrations in 1989 which captured the mood as Germany moved toward reunification.
Leipzig Stadium
Leipzig Stadium opened in 2004Getty ImagesStadium capacity: 40,000Home team: RB LeipzigNotably hosted: 2006 World Cup group stage and round of 16 gamesLeipzig Stadium history
Home to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, Leipzig Stadium – which features a state-of-the-art roof – opened in 2004, having been rebuilt inside the shell of the old Zentralstadion, the biggest stadium in the former East Germany.
EURO 2024 matches
18/06: Portugal vs Czechia (21:00)
21/06: Netherlands vs France (21:00)
24/06: Croatia vs Italy (21:00)
02/07: Round of 16 – 1D vs 2F (21:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Leipzig
Home to around 1.6 million people, Munich is Germany’s third largest city and a destination brimming with history, art galleries, parks and beer gardens.
Munich Football Arena
Munich Football Arena hosted EURO 2020 games UEFA via Getty ImagesStadium capacity: 66,000Home team: Bayern MünchenNotably hosted: 2012 UEFA Champions League final, EURO 2020 quarter-finalMunich Football Arena history
Built by local rivals Bayern München and 1860 München, the Munich Football Arena was opened in 2005, although Bayern have since taken full ownership of the stadium. It served up a memorable 2012 Champions League final, when Chelsea defied home advantage to beat Bayern on penalties, and held several UEFA EURO 2020 games, including Italy’s 2-1 quarter-final victory against Belgium.
EURO 2024 matches
14/06: Germany 5-1 Scotland
17/06: Romania vs Ukraine (15:00)
20/06: Slovenia vs Serbia (15:00)
25/06: Denmark vs Serbia (21:00)
02/07: Round of 16 – 1E vs 3A/B/C/D (18:00)
09/07: Semi-final (21:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: Munich
Stuttgart is a major industrial city and home to two of the most famous car manufacturers in the world, Mercedes and Porsche, but visitors can also enjoy a rich winemaking and culinary scene, with Flädlesuppe (pancake soup) among the local specialities.
Stuttgart Arena
VfB Stuttgart play at the Stuttgart ArenaUEFA via Getty ImagesStadium capacity: 51,000Home team: VfB StuttgartNotably hosted: 1998 European Cup final, 2006 World Cup third-place play-offStuttgart Arena history
The Stuttgart Arena has been renovated and modernised several times since being built in 1993 and has staged games at the 1974 and 2006 World Cups, as well as the 1988 UEFA European Championship.
EURO 2024 matches
16/06: Slovenia vs Denmark (18:00)
19/06: Germany vs Hungary (18:00)
23/06: Scotland vs Hungary (21:00)
26/06: Ukraine vs Belgium (18:00)
05/07: Quarter-final (18:00)
EURO 2024 host cities: StuttgartWhen is UEFA EURO 2024?
The UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament takes place from 14 June to 14 July 2024.
Who has qualified for EURO?
The final tournament draw took place on 2 December 2023 at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.
Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine
Group F: Türkiye, Georgia, Portugal, Czechia
All kick-off times CEST.
EURO 2024: Dates, tournament format
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