UEFA EURO 2024, one of the most anticipated football events in Europe, will be held in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. This will be the first major football tournament in the country since the 2006 World Cup and the second European Championship since the 1988 tournament in West Germany.
The tournament will take place in ten stadiums across various cities in Germany:
- Berlin: Olympiastadion (74,475 seats)
- Munich: Football Arena Munich (66,026 seats)
- Dortmund: BVB Stadion (61,524 seats)
- Hamburg: Volksparkstadion (50,215 seats)
- Cologne: Cologne Stadium (46,922 seats)
- Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (46,264 seats)
- Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (48,057 seats)
- Gelsenkirchen: AufSchalke Arena (49,471 seats)
- Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (46,635 seats)
- Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (50,998 seats)
For more detailed information on the stadiums and match schedules, you can visit this website.
Opening and Final Matches
The championship will kick off at the Football Arena in Munich, with the final match set to take place at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on July 14, 2024.
Sustainability Efforts
The organizers of EURO 2024 aim to make the tournament a model of sustainable development. The introduction of regional clusters for matches will reduce the number of flights by 75% compared to EURO 2016. Ticket holders will also benefit from discounts on national and international train tickets and free 36-hour public transport passes. For more details, visit the UEFA website.
Cultural Program and Fan Zones
Each host city will provide fan zones for supporters, where public match viewings will be organized. In Berlin, for example, the main fan zone will be located at Platz der Republik in front of the Reichstag.
Mascot and Official Ball
The official tournament mascot is a bear named Albärt, chosen through a vote among UEFA.com users and schoolchildren across Europe. The official ball of the tournament, named “Fussballliebe” (Love of Football), features advanced Connected Ball Technology.
Impact on Infrastructure
EURO 2024 will also serve as a catalyst for infrastructure improvements in the host cities. In Berlin, for instance, facilities for people with disabilities will be expanded, the number of drinking fountains will increase, and Wi-Fi access at the Olympiastadion will be improved.
UEFA EURO 2024 promises to be not only a significant sporting event but also an important cultural and social occasion for Germany and the whole of Europe. The event will attract millions of fans and visitors who will enjoy not only football but also a rich cultural program, demonstrating unity through sport and culture.
