Everything you need to know about the European Championships

The 2024 European Football Championship is just around the corner and the anticipation among fans is growing daily. 

This tournament promises to be one of the most exciting and memorable in the history of football. Here's everything you need to know about Euro 2024.

Venue and stadiums

Euro 2024 will take place in Germany, a country with a passion for sport. A total of ten cities will host matches:

Berlin - Olympic Stadium

Munich - Allianz Arena

Dortmund - Signal Iduna Park

Stuttgart - Mercedes-Benz Arena

Hamburg - Volksparkstadion

Leipzig - Red Bull Arena

Frankfurt - Deutsche Bank Park

Cologne - RheinEnergieStadion

Düsseldorf - Merkur Spiel-Arena

Gelsenkirchen - Veltins-Arena

These stadiums offer a perfect blend of tradition and modernity and are known for their fantastic atmosphere and their ability to host major football festivals.

Format and teams

The tournament format remains unchanged since Euro 2016, with 24 participating teams divided into six groups of four teams. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-placed teams will progress to the knockout round, which will range from the round of 16 to the final.

Key dates

Opening match: 14 June 2024 in Munich

Group stage: 14 June - 26 June 2024

Round of 16: 29 June - 2 July 2024

Quarter-finals: 5 - 6 July 2024

Semi-finals: 9 - 10 July 2024

Final: 14 July 2024 at the Olympiastadion Berlin

Innovations and highlights

Euro 2024 will also offer some interesting innovations and highlights:

Technology: cutting-edge technology will be used to enhance the spectator experience both in the stadium and at home. This includes enhanced VR experiences and interactive platforms.

Sustainability: Germany attaches great importance to sustainability and plans to make EURO 2024 an environmentally friendly tournament. Measures will be taken to minimise the environmental impact, including the promotion of public transport and the use of renewable energy in the stadiums.

Culture and entertainment: In addition to football, there will also be numerous cultural and musical events that will bring together fans from all over the world and celebrate German hospitality.

Euro 2024 promises to be an extraordinary football festival that will delight fans and players alike. With first-class stadiums, top-class teams and countless additional events, this tournament is sure to go down in the history books. So mark the dates in your diary and prepare to be part of an unforgettable summer fairytale!

Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of Euro 2024. 

Cheers to a fantastic summer of football!