Get ready for EURO 2024, the highly anticipated UEFA European Championship! This exciting event will be hosted by Germany, chosen by the UEFA Executive Committee in 2018. It will be the 17th edition of the tournament and will take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. Germany, as the host nation, will be seeded in Group A and will play in the opening match at the Munich Football Arena. The tournament will follow the same format as EURO 2020, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the round of 16. The final will be held at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on 14 July 2024. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to witness top-notch football action in Germany!
Where will EURO 2024 be held?
Germany has been chosen as the host nation for EURO 2024. The decision was made at a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon on September 27, 2018. Türkiye was the only other nation that bid to hold the tournament. While West Germany hosted the 1988 edition, this will be the first time that Germany has staged the UEFA European Championship since reunification. It is worth noting that the country also hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
When is EURO 2024?
The UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament is scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 14, 2024. The opening match will be held at the Munich Football Arena on Friday, June 14. As the host nation, Germany is seeded in Group A and will occupy position A1. Germany/West Germany has featured in every EURO since 1972, having won the 1972 and 1980 editions as West Germany and the 1996 edition as the reunited Germany.
Who has qualified for EURO?
The draw for the final tournament took place in Hamburg on December 2. The qualified teams are as follows:
Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England Group D: Play-off winner A, Netherlands, Austria, France Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Play-off winner B Group F: Türkiye, Play-off winner C, Portugal, Czechia
Three final tournament spots are yet to be determined and will be decided through the play-offs scheduled for March 2024.
What is the tournament format?
The format for UEFA EURO 2024 will be the same as that of UEFA EURO 2020. The top two teams from each of the six final tournament groups will advance to the round of 16, along with the four best third-placed finishers.
Where and when will the final be played?
The final match of UEFA EURO 2024 will be held at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Sunday, July 14, 2024. It will be a momentous occasion as fans from around the world gather to witness the crowning of the European champions.
What are the EURO 2024 host cities?
There are ten chosen host cities for EURO 2024, with nine of them being the stadiums used in the 2006 World Cup. The additional stadium is the Düsseldorf Arena. It is interesting to note that the Munich Football Arena will be staging matches for the second EURO in a row, having also hosted games in the UEFA EURO 2020. The host cities are as follows:
- Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin (current capacity: 70,000)
- Cologne: Cologne Stadium (47,000)
- Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund (66,000)
- Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (47,000)
- Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (48,000)
- Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (50,000)
- Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg (50,000)
- Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (42,000)
- Munich: Munich Football Arena (67,000)
- Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (54,000)
These cities will come alive with football fever as they host some of the most exciting matches of the tournament.
When do EURO 2024 tickets go on sale?
Following the successful general public application window, which saw over 20 million ticket applications, UEFA has announced the details of the second sales phase for EURO 2024. Another sales phase will begin after the final tournament draw for the fans of the 20 qualified teams and hosts Germany. The specific sales schedule will be defined by each participating national association (PNA). Additionally, tickets will be held back for sale to supporters of the national teams that qualify through the UEFA EURO 2024 play-offs, scheduled for March 21 and 26, 2024.
EURO 2024 key dates
The key dates for EURO 2024 are as follows:
Qualifying:
- March 21, 2024: Play-off semi-finals
- March 26, 2024: Play-off finals
Final tournament:
- June 14, 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 opening game, Munich Football Arena
- July 14, 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 final, Olympiastadion Berlin
These dates mark crucial milestones in the journey towards crowning the champions of Europe.
Who are the city ambassadors for EURO 2024?
Each host city of EURO 2024 has a designated city ambassador who represents and embodies the spirit of the city. The city ambassadors for EURO 2024 are as follows:
- Berlin: Kevin-Prince Boateng
- Cologne: Harald Schumacher
- Dortmund: Roman Weidenfeller, Annike Krahn
- Düsseldorf: Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, Sandra Mikolaschek, Selin Oruz
- Frankfurt: Alex Meier, Deborah Levi
- Gelsenkirchen: Gerald Asamoah
- Hamburg: Patrick Esume
- Leipzig: Professor Dr. Jörg Junhold, Anja Mittag, Jürgen Zielinski
- Munich: Dr. Felix Brych
- Stuttgart: Cacau, Niko Kappel, Eli Seitz
These ambassadors play a pivotal role in promoting their respective cities and creating an unforgettable experience for fans and visitors.
Additional resources
For more information and details about EURO 2024, you can visit UEFA’s official website and explore the articles and resources available there. The website provides comprehensive coverage of the tournament, including match schedules, team news, and updates. Explore the UEFA website to stay up to date with all the latest information and developments regarding EURO 2024.
As the excitement builds towards EURO 2024, these additional resources will serve as valuable references for football fans and enthusiasts alike.
