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The wait is over! The fixtures for the highly anticipated Euro 2024 tournament have been officially unveiled, and football fans all across Europe are marking their calendars in excitement. The UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as the Euros, is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, showcasing the best football teams from Europe. With the 2020 edition being postponed to 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic, the unveiling of the fixtures for the 2024 tournament has brought a sense of anticipation and excitement for fans and teams alike.

1. Host Cities and Stadiums

The 16th edition of the Euro will be held in Germany, marking the fourth time that the country will host this prestigious tournament. After a successful bid, Germany was chosen as the host nation over Turkey, with the final decision made by the UEFA Executive Committee in September 2018. The tournament will be spread out across ten different cities in Germany, with each city hosting four matches during the group stage and knockout rounds. The cities and stadiums chosen to host the matches are:

  • Berlin – Olympic Stadium
  • Cologne – RheinEnergieStadion
  • Dortmund – Signal Iduna Park
  • Dusseldorf – Merkur Spiel-Arena
  • Frankfurt – Commerzbank-Arena
  • Gelsenkirchen – Veltins-Arena
  • Hamburg – Volksparkstadion
  • Leipzig – Red Bull Arena
  • Munich – Allianz Arena
  • Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz Arena

2. Group Stage Matches

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The group stage of the Euro 2024 tournament will kick off on June 14, 2024, with the opening match to be played at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. A total of 24 teams will compete in six groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout rounds. The group stage matches will be spread out across all ten cities and stadiums, with each city hosting at least one match per day during this phase.

Group A

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  • Berlin – Olympic Stadium
  • Munich – Allianz Arena

In Group A

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, the hosts Germany will face tough competition from Turkey, who were runners-up in the bidding process to host the tournament. They will also face a potential challenge from a third team, which is yet to be determined through the European Qualifiers.

 

Group B

  • Frankfurt – Commerzbank-Arena
  • Dortmund – Signal Iduna Park

Group B will see defending champions Portugal face off against Spain, along with two more teams from the European Qualifiers.

Group C

  • Hamburg – Volksparkstadion
  • Cologne – RheinEnergieStadion

The Netherlands and Belgium have been confirmed as two of the four teams in Group C, with the remaining two spots yet to be decided through the European Qualifiers.

Group D

  • Gelsenkirchen – Veltins-Arena
  • Leipzig – Red Bull Arena

France, winners of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, will headline Group D along with England. Two more teams will join these powerhouses through the European Qualifiers.

Group E

  • Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz Arena
  • Dusseldorf – Merkur Spiel-Arena

Italy and Russia have been confirmed as two of the four teams in Group E, with two more teams to be determined through the European Qualifiers.

Group F

  • Leipzig – Red Bull Arena
  • Hamburg – Volksparkstadion

Group F is set to be a group of death, with three former Euro champions – Czech Republic, Denmark, and Greece – already confirmed as three of the four teams in this group. The fourth team will be determined through the European Qualifiers.

3. Knockout Rounds

After the completion of the group stage matches, the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout rounds, which will be played in a traditional single-elimination format. The round of 16 will kick off on June 29, with the final match taking place on July 14 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

Round of 16

  • Frankfurt – Commerzbank-Arena
  • Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz Arena
  • Cologne – RheinEnergieStadion
  • Dortmund – Signal Iduna Park
  • Dusseldorf – Merkur Spiel-Arena
  • Gelsenkirchen – Veltins-Arena
  • Hamburg – Volksparkstadion
  • Munich – Allianz Arena

The cities hosting these matches will also serve as venues for the quarter-finals and semi-finals, with the final four teams battling it out for a spot in the final.

Quarter-Finals

  • Dortmund – Signal Iduna Park
  • Frankfurt – Commerzbank-Arena
  • Munich – Allianz Arena
  • Cologne – RheinEnergieStadion

The semi-finals will be played in Munich and Frankfurt, with the respective winners advancing to the final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

Semi-Finals

  • Munich – Allianz Arena
  • Frankfurt – Commerzbank-Arena

4. Ticket Information

Football fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the ticket information to be released for Euro 2024. The demand for tickets is expected to be high, with millions of fans wanting to experience the action live in the stadiums. The UEFA has not yet announced when the tickets will go on sale or the pricing structure for the tournament, but fans can expect multiple ticket categories and packages to cater to different budgets and preferences.

Ticket Categories

The UEFA usually offers four different ticket categories for major tournaments:

  • Category 1: The most expensive tickets, offering the best seats in the stadium.
  • Category 2: Tickets with good views but not as premium as Category 1.
  • Category 3: Affordable tickets with a decent view of the pitch.
  • Category 4: The cheapest tickets, usually located in the upper level of the stadiums.

Ticket Packages

The UEFA also offers ticket packages for fans who want to attend multiple matches. These packages include:

  • Group Stage Package: Includes tickets for all three group stage matches in one city.
  • Knockout Stage Package: Includes tickets for all knockout stage matches in one city.
  • Final Package: Includes tickets for the final match at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

5. FAQs

1. When will the Euro 2024 tournament be held?

The tournament will kick off on June 14, 2024, and the final match will take place on July 14, 2024.

2. How many teams will participate in the Euro 2024 tournament?

A total of 24 teams will compete in the tournament, with four teams yet to be determined through the European Qualifiers.

3. Where will the tournament be held?

Germany will be the host nation for Euro 2024, with ten cities and stadiums being selected to host the matches.

4. When will the tickets go on sale?

The UEFA has not announced a date for when the tickets will go on sale, but it is expected to be sometime in late 2023 or early 2024.

5. What are the different ticket categories and packages available?

There will be four different ticket categories – Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, and Category 4 – as well as ticket packages for the group stage, knockout stage, and final match.

6. Conclusion

The unveiling of the Euro 2024 fixtures has given football fans something to look forward to in the coming years. With Germany as the hosts and some of the biggest stadiums in Europe being selected as venues, this tournament promises to be a spectacle for both players and fans alike. So mark your calendars, and get ready to experience the passion and excitement of the Euros in 2024!