UEFA Euro 2024: The Road to Berlin Begins
The UEFA European Championship, widely known as the Euros, is one of the most prestigious international football tournaments in the world. Every four years, the best national football teams from across Europe converge to compete for the coveted trophy.
After a four-year hiatus, the Euros returns with a grand spectacle next summer, and this time around, Germany will take centre stage as the host country. Prepare to witness thrilling matches, electrifying atmospheres, and the undeniable magic of football unfold in the heart of Europe.
A Grand Return to Germany
Germany, a land steeped in footballing tradition, has hosted the Euros on one previous occasion, and now, with its reunification, is set to stage the tournament once again. Ten world-class stadiums across the country, including the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin, the Allianz Arena in Munich, and the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, will transform to welcome the world's elite teams and their passionate supporters.
Here are all ten host venues and their capacities:
Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin (current capacity: 70,000)
Cologne: Cologne Stadium (47,000)
Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund (66,000)
Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (47,000)
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (48,000)
Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (50,000)
Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg (50,000)
Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (42,000)
Munich: Munich Football Arena (67,000)
Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (54,000)
The finals will take place at the epicenter of this exhilarating sporting event, the Olmpiastadion in Berlin on 14th July 2024.
Group stages confirmed!
England know which teams they will be facing in the opening matches of one of biggest international tournaments football has to offer!
The three lions have landed in Group C alongside Denmark, Slovenia, and Serbia and Southgate’s side will be looking to take it over the line and bring the trophy home after their run to the Euro finals in 2020.
Look below for all other group selections -
Group A: Germany, Hungary, Scotland, Switzerland
Group B: Spain, Albania, Croatia, Italy
Group C: England, Denmark, Slovenia, Serbia
Group D: France, Austria, Netherlands, Play-off winner A
Group E: Belgium, Romania, Slovakia, Play-off winner B
Group F: Portugal, Turkey, Czechia, Play-off winner C
Be a part of it
The tournament buzz is beginning to grow following this announcement as fans prepare the travel to Germany to show their support for the nation. The EUROs always see record number of ticket requests from fans across the globe and the 2024 tournament will be no different.
This is an opportunity to witness world-class football in one of the most beautiful and passionate footballing countries in the world. So, get involved, be a part of history, and experience the magic of Euro 2024 in Germany.
It could be a special summer for Gareth Southgate’s side!
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