On June 15, the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 will kick off, and Leisu Sports brings you an overview of the 10 host cities and their 10 stadiums. Which venue would be your favorite to watch a match?
Berlin
Berlin, the capital and largest city of Germany, with a population of approximately 3.4 million, is a global hub for culture and politics. Iconic landmarks include the German Bundestag, Brandenburg Gate, and Berlin Cathedral. The Berlin Olympic Stadium, hosting matches during this tournament, is a symbol of the city and the country.
The stadium, currently home to 2. Bundesliga club Hertha BSC with a capacity of 71,000 on matchdays, has a rich history dating back to 1936. It has hosted two FIFA World Cup tournaments (1974, 2006) and serves as one of the venues for the German national team. Since 1985, all German Cup finals have been held here, and it will also stage the final of UEFA Euro 2024.
Match Schedule
June 16, 00:00 – Spain vs. Croatia
June 22, 00:00 – Poland vs. Austria
June 26, 00:00 – Netherlands vs. Austria
June 30 – Round of 16
July 6 – Quarterfinal
July 14 – Final
Cologne
Cologne, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of Germany’s most important inland ports and its fourth-largest city, with over one million inhabitants. After heavy bombing during World War II, much of the city was destroyed, but the Cologne Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe, remains.
The Cologne Stadium, smaller than others at a capacity of 43,000 spectators, is home to Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln. In the 21st century, it has hosted significant events like the opening match of the 2005 Confederations Cup and the 2020 Europa League Final. Notably, since its inauguration in 1923, the German national team has played 19 games there, losing only once, boasting a 94.7% unbeaten rate.
Match Schedule
June 15, 21:00 – Hungary vs. Switzerland
June 20, 03:00 – Scotland vs. Switzerland
June 23, 03:00 – Belgium vs. Romania
June 26, 03:00 – England vs. Slovenia
July 1 – Round of 16
Munich
Munich, nestled at the foot of the Bavarian Alps along the Isar River, is the largest city in Southern Germany and the state capital of Bavaria. As one of Europe’s most prosperous and modern cities, Munich hosts the world-famous Oktoberfest every year, a major event for beer lovers worldwide.
The Allianz Arena, home to Bayern Munich and with a capacity of around 66,000, will host the opening match of the tournament, with the host nation Germany taking on underdog Scotland. It has previously staged quarterfinal matches in the previous UEFA Euro, and it will again host knockout matches and a semifinal, making it the first stadium in UEFA Euro history to host two consecutive knockout rounds.
Match Schedule
June 15, 03:00 – Germany vs. Scotland
June 17, 21:00 – Romania vs. Ukraine
June 20, 21:00 – Slovenia vs. Serbia
June 26, 03:00 – Denmark vs. Serbia
July 2 – Round of 16
July 10 – Semifinal
Frankfurt
Frankfurt, situated on the Main River, is a crucial hub for business, culture, education, and tourism in continental Europe. With a population of around 2.3 million, it ranks as Germany’s most globalized city and seventh most livable worldwide.
The Commerzbank-Arena, home to Eintracht Frankfurt, holds about 47,000 spectators on matchdays. Hosting major events such as the 1988 UEFA Euro, the 2005 Confederations Cup, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and the 2011 Women’s World Cup, this stadium is one of Germany’s most functional. Additionally, it is just a stone’s throw away from the German Football Association headquarters.
Match Schedule
June 18, 00:00 – Belgium vs. Slovakia
June 21, 00:00 – Denmark vs. England
June 24, 03:00 – Switzerland vs. Germany
June 27, 00:00 – Slovakia vs. Romania
July 2 – Round of 16
Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city after Berlin, with a population of roughly 2.7 million, is a key port city and a major center for media in Europe. Despite significant destruction during World War II, landmarks like St. Nicholas Church and St. Michaelis Church remain.
The Volksparkstadion, home to Hamburger SV, has a capacity of about 49,000 spectators. Since its construction in 1953, it has hosted the 1974 FIFA World Cup, the 1988 UEFA Euro, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and the 2010 Europa League Final. During the 2024 UEFA Euro, strong teams like the Netherlands, Poland, and Croatia will compete in Hamburg.
Match Schedule
June 16, 21:00 – Poland vs. Netherlands
June 19, 21:00 – Croatia vs. Albania
June 22, 21:00 – Georgia vs. Czech Republic
June 27, 03:00 – Czech Republic vs. Turkey
July 7 – Quarterfinal
Dortmund
Dortmund, located in the Ruhr area, was a major industrial city in the 1960s and 70s. Today, Dortmund Port is the largest canal harbor in Germany. The city is home to around 600,000 people and boasts landmarks like the 13th-century St. Reinoldi Church and the German Football Museum.
Signal Iduna Park, home to Borussia Dortmund and with a capacity of over 66,000, is one of Germany’s largest stadiums and the third-largest in Europe, trailing only Camp Nou and Santiago Bernabéu. It set the record for average attendance in the 2011/12 season (80,588 per game), which remains unbroken. The stadium hosted 2006 World Cup matches, including Germany’s loss to Italy.
Match Schedule
June 16, 03:00 – Italy vs. Albania
June 19, 00:00 – Turkey vs. Georgia
June 23, 00:00 –
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