Germany's soccer extravaganza kicks off on June 14, 2024 in Munich. Find out everything you need to know here.
In 2024, Germany will host the European Football Championship, Euro 2024. Here you can find key information about the big event: from the participating teams to ticket sales for fans and ways to get involved in the tournament yourself as a volunteer.
When will Euro 2024 be held?
The opening match of the UEFA Europa League will be played on June 14, 2024 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, the stadium of FC Bayern München, where 67,000 fans are expected to watch the game. The final will take place on July 14 at the Olympic Stadium in the German capital Berlin. The venue currently has a capacity of 70,000.
Which cities are hosting matches at Euro 2024?
Ten cities in seven federal states (out of a total of 16) have been chosen to host the event. In addition to Munich (67,000 seats) and Berlin (70,000), Cologne (47,000), Dortmund (66,000), Düsseldorf (47,000), Frankfurt (48,000), Gelsenkirchen (50,000), Hamburg (50,000), Leipzig (42,000) and Stuttgart (54,000) were chosen. Leipzig (42,000 seats) and Stuttgart (54,000 seats).
How many and which teams will participate in the UEFA European Football Championship 2024?
Twenty teams will qualify for the final round of the European Championships through the qualifying group stage, making a total of 24 teams in the final round. The last three places will be decided in a play-off stage from March 21 to 26, 2024, in which a total of 12 teams will participate. The draw for the final phase of the tournament took place at the Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg, Germany.
Does Germany have to play in the qualifiers as well?
As hosts, Germany is automatically promoted to Group A of the tournament, which is divided into six groups of four teams. The teams from the German Football Association (DFB) will play their opening match on June 14 in Munich. Germany has been a finalist in every UEFA European Cup since 1972 and was the winner in 1972, 1980 and 1996.
When can I buy tickets for the UEFA European Football Championship 2024?
The sale of tickets for the first phase of the UEFA European Football Championship has ended. However, in March, the official resale platform will open where fans can sell and buy tickets. Ticket sales for the second phase will also begin in March or April after the conclusion of the qualifiers.
Can I volunteer for Euro 2024?
For the first time in the history of the UEFA Europa League, UEFA and the ten host cities have joined forces to draw up a plan for 16,000 volunteers. There are more than 25 areas of work for volunteers to choose from, and from June 12, 2023, registration opens.
What role does climate protection play in Euro 2024?
At UEFA EURO 2024, UEFA and Germany will give special priority to climate protection. For example, in order to minimize the distance between fans and teams, the teams and venues in the group stage have been divided into zones in the south (Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart), the west (Borussia Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Cologne) and the north/east (Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig).
Will Cristiano Ronaldo (Cairo) or any other superstar play in the Euros?
It is only shortly before the tournament that it is disclosed which players will participate in the Europa League. On the one hand, their teams must qualify and on the other hand, the players themselves are not injured. Of course, superstars like Argentina's Lionel Messi or Brazil's Neymar can't take part in the tournament because their national teams don't belong to UEFA. The good news for fans: Euro 2024 can be watched on television worldwide.
Apart from the Euros, what are the top sporting events in 2024?
Shortly after the end of the European Cup, the Olympic Games will begin on July 26 in Paris. The Olympics end on August 11th. The 12-day Paralympic Games will be held in Paris on August 28 - not to be confused with the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
