UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany: Venue Guide

UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany: Venue Guide

Germany host of the 17th UEFA Euro 2024 championships. It will show off its world-class football stadiums across ten cities.

The stadiums include the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin, Cologne stadium, and the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg among others. Let’s go to Germany.

The UEFA EURO 2024 Host Cities:

Germany, a three-time tournament winner, will host its first major international football event since the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Fixtures will take place in ten host cities, including the capital, Berlin.

Discover the stadium capacities, histories, fixtures, and top tourist attractions for each of the host cities: Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf.

Berlin

As Germany’s capital since reunification, Berlin is a diverse and historic city. Key attractions include the Brandenburg Gate and the 368m-tall TV tower with panoramic views.

Olympiastadion Berlin

Capacity: 71,000
Home team: Hertha Berlin
Hosted: 2006 World Cup final, 2015 Champions League final
The largest EURO 2024 venue has staged numerous high-profile matches, including the 2006 World Cup final and the 2015 Champions League final.
EURO 2024 Matches:

15/06: Spain vs Croatia (18:00)
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)
Cologne

Cologne, home to over 1 million people, is known for its rich history and the iconic Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cologne Stadium

Capacity: 43,000
Home team: 1. FC Köln
Hosted: 2020 Europa League final
The stadium, home to 1. FC Köln, was reconstructed for the 2006 World Cup and has hosted other high-profile events.
EURO 2024 Matches:

15/06: Hungary vs Switzerland (15:00)
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)
Dortmund

Dortmund, the cultural heart of the Ruhr region, has evolved from its industrial roots into a major tech hub with a rich sporting heritage showcased at the German Football Museum.

BVB Stadion Dortmund

Capacity: 62,000
Home team: Borussia Dortmund
Hosted: 2001 UEFA Cup final
The stadium, renowned for its ‘Yellow Wall’ stand, is one of the largest EURO 2024 venues and has hosted numerous international football fixtures.
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)

The Frankfurt Arena, home of Eintracht Frankfurt, will host several matches during EURO 2024. The stadium was built in 1925 and has a capacity of 47,000. It has hosted games at major tournaments like the 1988 European Championship and 2006 World Cup.

The UEFA EURO 2024 matches scheduled for the Frankfurt Arena are:

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)

The Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen will also host several EURO 2024 games. This stadium opened in 2001 and is home to Schalke. It has a 50,000 capacity and has hosted matches at the 2004 Champions League final and 2006 World Cup.

The EURO 2024 matches in Gelsenkirchen are:

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)

The Volksparkstadion in Hamburg will host EURO 2024 fixtures.

This 49,000-seat stadium has a long history, hosting games at the 1988 UEFA Euros and 1974 and 2006 World Cups. It was significantly renovated in 2000.

The EURO 2024 matches in Hamburg are:

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)

Leipzig

The Stadium, home of RB Leipzig, opened in 2004 and has a 40,000 capacity. It previously hosted matches at the 2006 World Cup. The UEFA EURO 2024 games in Leipzig are:

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)

The Munich Football Arena,

Munich has a 66,000 capacity, will host several EURO 2024 matches. It is home to Bayern München and has hosted the 2012 Champions League final and EURO 2020 games.

The Munich EURO 2024 fixtures are:

14/06: Germany vs Scotland (21:00)
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)

The Stuttgart Arena, home of VfB Stuttgart, has a 51,000 capacity.

It has previously hosted matches at the 1998 European Cup final and 1974 and 2006 World Cups.

The UEFA EURO 2024 games in Stuttgart are:

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)

Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf

The Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf can accommodate over 47,000 spectators, making it one of the larger stadiums hosting matches during EURO 2024. The arena is currently the home ground of Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf.

This venue has a notable history, having hosted group stage matches during the 1988 UEFA European Championship when it was known as the Rheinstadion.

For the EURO 2024 tournament, the Merkur Spiel-Arena will host the following 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)

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