The European Football Championship is fast approaching, leaving many fans wondering about the competition’s format. To help fans get up to speed with the competition, we have created a guide to the Euro 2024 stadiums and schedule. This is the third time Germany has hosted the European Championships in some capacity, and many expect a fantastic tournament.
For those who don’t know, Germany won the ballot to host Euro 2024. That means every game at this year’s tournament will take place in one of the ten host cities. The Euro 2024 stadiums and schedule are straightforward, as nine venues were used in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Which stadiums and cities are hosting the biggest soccer matches of the year?
EURO 2024 Stadiums and Cities
There are ten cities hosting games in Germany for the Euros. Most of these stadiums have already hosted important football matches over the years, including previous UEFA Competitions, World Cups, and Champions League Finals. These stadiums have seen some magic moments over the years. Could we be in store for more in 2024?
The Euro 2024 Stadiums range in size from 74,461 to 42,959 spectators. Each ground is incredibly unique, featuring some truly iconic designs. The Olympiastadion Berlin has the tournament’s biggest capacity, closely followed by the Allianz Arena. The Leipzig Stadium is the smallest in this year’s competition, with over 6,000 fewer seats than the next smallest stadium in Cologne. Below, is a list of the ten host cities in the Euros 2024 and some details about each stadium.
- Berlin
- Munich
- Dortmund
- Stuttgart
- Gelsenkirchen
- Frankfurt
- Hamburg
- Düsseldorf
- Cologne
- Leipzig
Olympiastadion – Berlin
The biggest stadium at the Euros will also host the final, including five other matches. Constructed in 1936, the iconic stadium has hosted countless important games in German football. Most notably, the stadium hosted the 2006 World Cup final between France and Italy, plus the 2015 Champions League final between Barcelona and Juventus.
Hertha BSC has called this iconic stadium home since 1963, having moved out for two seasons between 1986 and 1988. The Olympiastadion will play a key role in the Euro 2024 schedule, hosting three group-stage games and three knockout matches. With a maximum permanent capacity of 74,475, spectators will find a unique atmosphere compared to other modern grounds. There are ten Euro 2024 stadiums, but the most eyes will be on the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
Berlin is the largest city in Germany, both in population and area. The German capital is the fifth largest in Europe, making it the perfect venue for the most important soccer match of the summer. If you are visiting Berlin this summer, don’t forget to check out the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag building, and Museum Island, three of the most iconic landmarks in the city.
- 15/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Spain vs Croatia
- 21/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Poland vs Austria
- 25/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Netherlands vs Austria
- 29/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Round of 16 (Runner-up Group A vs Runner-Up Group B)
- 06/07 at 8:00 pm BST: Quarter Final
- 14/07 at 8:00 pm BST: Euros 2024 Final
Fußball Arena München – Munich
The next biggest stadium at the Euros is the Allianz Arena. For those of you wondering, UEFA forbids sponsorship in the names of any stadium used in major European Competitions. So, the Allianz Arena has a temporary name for the 2024 Euros, the Munich Football Arean. The stadium opened in 2005 and it was a marvel even back then. It remains one of the most impressive soccer stadiums in world football. It has been the home of Bayern Munich since opening 19 years ago, and some national matches for the German football team.
This stadium will also play a pivotal role in the 2024 Euros, including the opener against Scotland. Germany takes centre stage at the opening of this year’s UEFA Euro Championships, welcoming fans from all over the globe on June 14th. Some highlights at this stadium include the 2012 Champions League final, where Bayern lost to an iconic Chelsea side.
Munich is another city draped in history, including the Frauenkirche church. There are plenty of fantastic things to see besides the pubs and bars. Anyone in town should visit the BMW Welt, a museum dedicated to the car manufacturers’ history. Hopefully, you have already secured tickets to see the Fußball Arena München in person. Either way, the games at the stadium for the 2024 Euros include:
- 14/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Germany vs Scotland (Opening Game)
- 17/06 at 2:00 pm BST: Romania vs Ukraine
- 20/06 at 2:00 pm BST: Slovenia vs Serbia
- 25/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Denmark vs Serbia
- 02/07 at 5:00 pm BST: Round of 16 (Group E Winner vs 3rd in Group A, B, C or D)
- 07/07 at 8:00 pm BST: Semi-Final
BVB Stadion Dortmund – Dortmund
The third-largest Euro 2024 stadium is BVB Stadion Dortmund, home of Borussia Dortmund. Thanks to the yellow wall, the stadium has a famous reputation for its atmosphere. It also has a capacity of 81,365 for the regular season because of the standing capacity. For international matches, the maximum capacity of this stadium in the summer is 65,849.
The stadium has the largest terrace for standing spectators in European Football. However, they have lessened the power of the yellow wall because of the rules surrounding fan safety at UEFA events. The stadium exterior looks like a slightly smaller but cleaner version of Old Trafford. It is a superb venue for anyone interested in betting on the Euros.
While Dortmund has a fascinating history, not much has survived following WWII. The Allied forces destroyed 98% of the buildings in the inner-city centre in air raids in 1945. Only 20% of the city’s infrastructure is older than 1945. It might not have as many fancy buildings as Munich and Berlin, but you can stop at the German Football Museum on your way to BVB Stadion Dortmund.
- 15/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Italy vs Albania
- 18/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Turkey vs Georgia
- 22/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Turkey vs Portugal
- 25/06 at 5:00 pm BST: France vs Poland
- 29/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Round of 16 (Group A Winners vs Runner-up Group C)
- 10/07 at 8:00 pm BST: Semi-Final
Stuttgart Arena – Stuttgart
Next on our list of the ten Euro 2024 Stadiums and schedules is the Stuttgart Arena. The stadium is one of the oldest in Germany and has a rich history of hosting international events. It has hosted events in two World Cups and the 1988 Euros, plus two European Cup Finals and the 1993 World Athletics Championships.
This stadium holds important parts of German national football history. It was the first venue to host an international match after WWII against Switzerland in 1950. This game has the record attendance for the stadium with 96,400 spectators. It was also the first stadium to hold a German reunification match in 1990.
If you are heading to Stuttgart this summer, there is lots to see and do. The New Palace and Old Castle are two excellent places to start. Automotive fans can enjoy the Mercedes-Benz Welt, a fantastic museum dedicated to the historic car manufacturer. Plus, the Market Square is the perfect place to get a drink before heading to the stadium on game day.
- 16/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Slovenia vs Denmark
- 19/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Germany vs Hungary
- 23/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Scotland vs Hungary
- 26/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Ukraine vs Belgium
- 05/07 at 5:00 pm BST: Quarter Final
Arena AufSchalke – Gelsenkirchen
They constructed the Arena AufSchalke in 2001 and it’s the home to FC Schalke 04. Even though it’s a modern stadium, it has already hosted many important sporting events. The 2004 UEFA Champions League final between Monaco and Porto took place on this ground, catapulting José Mourinho into the spotlight. The arena also hosted a match at the 2006 World Cup and the 2010 IIHF World Championships, an ice hockey tournament.
The stadium is another with a much larger capacity for regular league games. They allow 62,271 spectators into the stands during the year, but only 54,740 for international events. The retractable roof is the most impressive part of the stadium, making it an ideal candidate for night matches. Other than the roof, there is a 5-kilometre beer line. It might be worth bringing some digging tools to this game to see if you can strike gold.
Compared to other German cities listed, there is not much history in this region. It was a small town until industrialisation in the 1800s. Still, there are theme parks for anyone looking for something to do between Euros fixtures this year. Plus, there is no shortage of bars!
- 16/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Serbia vs England
- 20/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Spain vs Italy
- 26/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Georgia vs Portugal
- 30/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Round of 16 (Group C Winner vs 3rd in Group D, E, or F)
Frankfurt Arena – Frankfurt
Another retractable roof stadium in Germany which will see five games this Euros is the Frankfurt Arena. The stadium is home to Eintracht Frankfurt and has been the club’s home since 1925. The arena now boasts an NHL-style display suspended above the pitch. Stadiums like the Frankfurt Arena ooze history, and they constructed the ground on top of a military shooting range. The original south grandstand had the bullet trap as a foundation.
The stadium has a sporting history, hosting important men’s and women’s football tournament fixtures. It has seen FIFA World Cup matches played here in 1974 and 2006, plus this will be the second time the Euros have come to town. Recently, it hosted the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup final. They rebuilt the stadium as recently as 2005, combining aspects of the old ground with modern features.
Frankfurt is an incredible city to visit for anyone looking to make the journey in the summer. Doing a tour of the Euro 2024 stadiums would be a lot of fun, especially if you stop and appreciate the magnificent Frankfurt skyline. The Frankfurt Airport is one of the busiest in the world. It could make for an excellent starting point for Euro 2024 fans.
- 17/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Belgium vs Slovakia
- 20/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Denmark vs England
- 23/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Switzerland vs Germany
- 26/06 at 5:00 pm BST: Slovakia vs Romania
- 01/07 at 8:00 pm BST: Round of 16 (Group F Winner vs 3rd in Group A, B, or C)
Volksparkstadion – Hamburg
The Volksparkstadion is the current home to Hamburger SV, but they did not always call The People’s Park Stadium home. However, when they rebuilt the stadium in 1953 after opening in 1925, HSV made themselves at home. The stadium was demolished again in 1996 and rotated to give all fans a better viewing experience. The new ground can hold 57,000 fans with standing and 51,500 for international matches.
They used the stadium in the 1974 and 2006 FIFA World Cups and the 1988 UEFA Euro. In 2006, the Volksparkstadion hosted five matches, four in the group stage and one quarterfinal. This time, there will also be four group-stage matches and one quarterfinal. Interestingly, Hamburg’s home stadium has also been the home of Shaktar Donetsk since 2023, following the Russian invasion. The Category Four stadium remains a bastion of peace during these troubling times.
Hamburg is a superb city to visit for the Euros, not just because the beer is plentiful. The city has lots to see, including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Kontorhausviertel and Speicherstadt became protected landmarks in 2015. If you want to enjoy more than enormous church spires, the Reeperbahn is the city’s major red-light district. Something to consider for any tourists this year.
- 16/09 at 2:00 pm BST: Poland vs Netherlands
- 19/06 at 2:00 pm BST: Croatia vs Albania
- 22/06 at 2:00 pm BST: Georgia vs Czech Republic
- 26/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Czech Republic vs Turkey
- 05/07 at 8:00 pm BST: Quarterfinal
Düsseldorf Arena – Düsseldorf
The third smallest stadium at the 2024 Euros sits in Düsseldorf. It’s home to Fortuna Düsseldorf, a Bundesliga 2 team for anyone keen on their soccer bets. The capacity for the stadium will be around 51,000 fans as it would normally hold 54,600 for league matches. The boxy-looking exterior has less of a wow factor compared to other stadiums on the list, but the design promotes a raunchy atmosphere on game day.
Constructed in 2004, it was a stadium used in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Plus, it has hosted several German international matches and even the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. Even though the stadium is 20 years old, it has a retractable roof and heating system for winter football matches. However, they won’t add to the fire by turning the heat on during the matches in June and July.
Düsseldorf is another German city with lots to see if you are making the trip this summer. If you are into photography, you can get some cracking photos of the Rheinkniebrücke and Rhine Tower. Plus the Königsallee is a great place to visit if any of your Euro 2024 bets come true. The area is full of fancy shops and showrooms alongside the canal banks. There are only three group-stage matches in Düsseldorf, with both games in July taking place during the knockout stages.
- 17/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Austria vs France
- 21/06 at 2:00 pm BST: Slovakia vs Ukraine
- 24/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Albania vs Spain
- 01/07 at 5:00 pm BST: Round of 16 (Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group E)
- 06/07 at 5:00 pm BST: Quarterfinal
Cologne Stadium – Cologne
Another very boxy-looking stadium belongs to FC Köln, which unfortunately means this stadium will be in Bundesliga 2 next season. For anyone who likes to make soccer bets on the Bundesliga, Köln had a season to forget as they were relegated with only five wins all season. Supposedly, the stadium will have a 49,827 capacity for this year’s European Championships. The normal attendance with standing is only 50,000, so it will be interesting to see how they squeeze butts into seats.
The most important match played at this stadium happened behind closed doors. They originally scheduled the 2020 UEFA Europa League final in Poland. But the COVID-19 pandemic forced the game between Sevilla and Inter Milan to move to Germany. The Cologne Stadium has hosted some incredible music acts over the years, including The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, and Michael Jackson multiple times, to name a few. In the 2006 World Cup, they played five games at this venue and five are scheduled for the 2024 Euros.
Cologne is another fantastic city for tourists this year. It is incredibly well-connected, making it a great destination to travel to and from multiple venues throughout the Euros. It had the tallest building in the world back in the 1880s. The Cologne Cathedral remains a marvel even to this day. Anyone looking to see the sites should stop at Fischmarkt and walk along the Rhine. It might not have the global appeal that Berlin or Munich has, but Cologne has no shortage of activities.
- 15/06 at 2:00 pm BST: Hungary vs Switzerland
- 19/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Scotland vs Switzerland
- 22/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Belgium vs Romania
- 25/06 at 8:00 pm BST: England vs Slovenia
- 30/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Round of 16 (Group B Winner vs 3rd in Group A, D, E, or F)
Leipzig Stadium – Leipzig
The tenth stadium hosting fixtures during the 2024 Euros is the Leipzig Stadium. They built the stadium in 2004 and it has the smallest capacity out of every venue at this year’s Euros. RB Leipzig has played their home games at this stadium since 2010, usually in front of 47,069 fans, including standing. For the European Championships, the stadium will have a maximum capacity of 42,959, over 6,000 fewer spectators than the next lowest in Cologne.
The stadium in Leipzig has previously hosted important matches during the 2006 World Cup. It saw France draw 1-1 with South Korea during the group stage. It also hosted one knockout game where Argentina narrowly beat Mexico with extra time. The stadium has also hosted concerts, including Tina Turner, Paul McCartney, Coldplay, and Pink.
Leipzig has played its part in German and world history. The birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach and the start of the peaceful reunification of Germany. If you are looking for things to do, besides betting on the Euros, you can gawk at the architecture. The Old and New Town Halls are well worth a visit. Plus, a selfie by Nicholas Column would not be a bad idea. While only four fixtures are scheduled in this famous city, they are all blockbusters!
- 18/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Portugal vs Czech Republic
- 21/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Netherlands vs France
- 24/06 at 8:00 pm BST: Croatia vs Italy
- 02/07 at 8:00 pm BST: Round of 16 (Group D Winner vs Runner-up Group F)
What are the EURO 2024 Groups in Germany?
There are six groups in the Euros this year, and each group has four teams. Looking at each group, several look incredibly difficult to get out of. Starting with Group A, the host nation Germany must battle against neighbours Switzerland, Scotland, and Hungary. The Scots are certainly the weakest team, but that will be a tough group to get any points on the board.
Group B is arguably the toughest, with European powerhouses Spain, Italy, and Croatia. Spare a thought for Albania, who is destined to come last. However, out of the three countries listed, one of them must end up in third. Who will it be?
Looking at Group C is no walk in the park either. Yes, you expect England to breeze past Slovenia, Denmark, and Serbia, but the battle for second and third place will be tight. These teams have similar attributes, so deciding on a winner will be a good watch. Our soccer prediction sees England top their group, but they have struggled at other major soccer competitions. Could they fall short yet again?
Group D will be interesting as we see two clear battles. The Netherlands and France will fight it out for the top spot. Whereas, Poland and Austria will have their eyes set on third place as one of the best “worst teams”. Any route through is good for these teams, and perhaps with a bit of pressure, a team like the Netherlands could crack.
If you look at our online sports betting site, Group E looks like a one-horse race. Belgium should top that group, but then it’s a toss-up between Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine. The Ukrainians making it this far felt improbable, but they are one of three play-off winners after seeing off Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland. Could the fairytale continue with a second-place finish in the group stage?
Finally, we have Group F. Perhaps the most unpredictable group with the likes of Turkey, Georgia, the Czech Republic, and Portugal. Ronaldo’s side should top the group in this one, but could Georgia excel on their European Championship debut?
EURO 2024 Schedule and Format
There are 24 teams present at the Euros this year. They divide these teams into groups of four, meaning there are six groups, with each team playing at least three times. Once every team has played each other once in the group stage, the top two finishers in each group automatically move on to the knockout stage. They send home every team that finishes bottom of their groups, and then certain third-placed teams make it through to the round of 16.
Out of the six teams who come third in their groups, only four progress in the competition. The four third-placed teams with the most points or best goal difference move on to the next round. The two worst teams in this category get an early flight home.
The first game of the 2024 Euros is Germany vs Scotland on June 14, 2024. After that, each team will play three games until June 26, when the tournament enters the knockout stage. From June 29th until July 2nd, the 16 remaining teams will face off in knockout football. The eight winners will play on July 5th and 6th, leaving just four countries in the competition. The semifinals take place on July 9th and 10th, with a four-day rest until the final on July 14th.
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