Germany to Host UEFA EURO 2024: All You Need to Know

Where will EURO 2024 be held?

Germany will host EURO 2024 after being chosen to host the 17th edition of the European Championship at the UEFA Executive Committee meeting held in Nyon on 27 September 2018. Turkey was the other candidate country to host UEFA EURO 2024. The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) hosted the competition in 1988, but this will be the first time Germany has organized the competition after reunification. The 2006 World Cup also took place in Germany.

When is EURO 2024?

The UEFA EURO 2024 finals are scheduled to take place between 14 June and 14 July 2024. The group stage runs until 26 June, with the knockout phase starting on 29 June.

Game calendar

As host country, Germany received seeded status and will occupy position A1. Therefore, they will play the opening game (against Scotland) at the Munich Football Arena, on Friday, June 14th. Germany/Federal Republic of Germany has participated in every EURO since 1972. The Federal Republic of Germany won the 1972 and 1980 editions, while a reunified Germany triumphed at EURO ’96.

Who qualified for EURO?

The draw for the finals was held in Hamburg on Saturday, December 2nd.

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

*Qualified through play-off

What is the format of the tournament?

The format will be the same as UEFA EURO 2020. The top two teams from each of the six finals groups will advance to the round of 16, along with the four best third-placed teams.

Where and when will the UEFA EURO 2024 final take place?

The Olympiastadion, in Berlin, will host the final on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Which are the host cities for EURO 2024?

EURO 2024: The host cities

The ten venues chosen to host the tournament’s games include nine of the stadiums used in the 2006 World Cup plus the Düsseldorf Arena.

An unprecedented event, the Munich Football Arena will host games for the second consecutive EURO; Bayern’s stadium was one of 11 that hosted UEFA EURO 2020 matches.

The host cities are as follows:

Berlin: Olympiastadion (current capacity: 71,000)
Colonia: Stadion Köln (43,000)
Dortmund: BVB Stadium Dortmund (62,000)
Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (47.000)
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (47,000)
Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (50,000)
Hamburgo: Wolksparkstadion Hamburg (49,000)
Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (40,000)
Munique: Munich Football Arena (66.000)
Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (51,000)

The ten UEFA EURO 2024 host cities

When do EURO 2024 tickets go on sale?

The latest information on ticket sales for UEFA EURO 2024 can be found here.

EURO 2024 important dates

Final phase
14 June 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 opening game, Munich Football Arena, Munich
14 July 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 final, Olympiastadion, Berlin

What sustainability measures will be implemented at EURO?

In line with rising social expectations around the need to accelerate action around football’s social and environmental sustainability, the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament aims to lead by example through specific measures and investments. The environmental strategy. social and governance is available here.

Will there be EURO 2024 fan zones in Germany?

Each host city will welcome fans in dedicated fan zones with facilities for public viewing of the games. Check each city’s events guide for more details on how to prepare for your EURO 2024 experience in Germany, whether you have a ticket or just want to experience the atmosphere during the football festivities. More information will be released in the lead-up to the tournament, so check back regularly for the latest updates.

The Berlin Fan Zone will be at Platz der Republik, Berlin-Tiergarten (in front of the Reichstag)

What is the best way to travel around Germany?

Traveling by train and public transport will be the most convenient and sustainable option for traveling during the tournament. EURO 2024 ticket holders will have access to discounts on national and international trains, as well as a 36-hour travel pass for public transport at no additional cost.

Is there an official EURO 2024 match ball?

The FUSSBALLLIEBE, the Official Match Ball of UEFA EURO 2024 that will be used during the tournament’s finals, was unveiled in November 2023 by UEFA and adidas at a special event held in front of the Olympiastadion in Berlin. FUSSBALLLIEBE, which means “love of football” in German, features adidas Connected Ball technology for the first time in a UEFA EURO.

Who is the EURO 2024 mascot?

The tournament’s official mascot is called Albärt following a vote carried out among UEFA.com users and schoolchildren across Europe via UEFA’s Football in Schools programme. Albärt, a teddy bear, collected 32% of the votes. The mascot was first presented to German fans ahead of the friendly between Germany and Colombia in June 2023 at the AufSchalke Arena.

The Albärt is the official mascot of EURO 2024UEFA via Getty Images

Who are the EURO 2024 host city ambassadors?

Berlin: Kevin-Prince Boateng
Cologne: Harald Schumacher
Dortmund: Roman Weidenfeller, Annike Krahn
Düsseldorf: Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, Sandra Mikolaschek, Celine Oruz
Frankfurt: Alex Meier, Deborah Levi
Gelsenkirchen: Gerald Asamoah
Hamburg: Patrick Esume
Leipzig: Jörg Junhold, Anja Mittag, Jürgen Zielinski
Munich: Felix Brych
Stuttgart: Cocoa, Niko Kappel, Eli Seitz

Are there any volunteer programs at EURO 2024?

The team of volunteers is complete! More than 146,000 football enthusiasts submitted their applications to become EURO 2024 volunteers, with 16,000 volunteers from 124 countries subsequently selected.

Volunteering is a unique adventure: hands-on work that encompasses everything from interacting with fans to driving trucks and helping with the accreditation process. Volunteers will represent Germany in the ten host cities and stadiums during the event, welcoming guests from all over the world, as well as playing a central role in making the tournament a EURO for all, bringing to life the motto “United for football” – Vereint im Herzen Europas.

There will be around 16,000 volunteers at EURO 2024

Is there an official EURO 2024 song?

Italian producers Meduza, American pop-rock giants OneRepublic and German singer-songwriter Leony are the official music artists of EURO 2024 and will produce the tournament’s official music, which will be released in May.

FIRE – from Italian producers Meduza, American pop-rock pioneers OneRepublic and German singer-songwriter Leony – has been released on all streaming platforms. The song, written by Ryan Tedder, from OneRepublic, and produced by MEDUZA, mixes the characteristic and appreciated “house” production of the Italian group, the attractive sound of OneRepublic and Leony’s “pop” experience in a song that incorporates fervor and spirit of football and music fans.

Is there an eEURO?

UEFA eEURO 2024 began with an online qualifier in March 2024 and will conclude with the final in Germany this summer. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is the official platform for UEFA eEURO.

2024-05-10 07:00:00
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