EURO 2024 host cities: Venue guide
Sonntag, 14. Juli 2024
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UEFA EURO 2024 took place across ten world-class stadiums in Germany from the Olympiastadion in Berlin to the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. Find out history, tourist attractions, fixtures and stadium capacity for all the venues and cities.
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Three-time winners Germany hosted the 17th UEFA European Championship in 2024.
EURO 2024 was Germany's first major tournament as hosts since the 2006 FIFA World Cup and fixtures took place in ten host cities including the capital, Berlin.
Discover the stadium capacity, history, fixtures and top tourist attractions for Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart and Düsseldorf with our venue guides.
Berlin
Germany's capital since reunification in 1990, Berlin is one of the country's most exciting and diverse places to visit. Top tourist attractions in a city bursting with history and culture include the Brandenburg Gate and the 368m-tall TV tower, offering sweeping views from its observation deck.
Olympiastadion Berlin
- Stadium capacity: 71,000
- Home team: Hertha Berlin
- Notably hosted: 2006 FIFA World Cup final, 2015 UEFA Champions League final
Olympiastadion Berlin history
The biggest venue at EURO 2024, the Olympiastadion has staged every German Cup final since 1985, as well as several high-profile games on the continental and international stage. Berlin hosted the 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France. Nine years later, Barcelona beat Juventus at the Olympiastadion Berlin to win the 2015 UEFA Champions League final.
EURO 2024 matches
15/06: Spain 3-0 Croatia
21/06: Poland 1-3 Austria
25/06: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
29/06: Round of 16 – Switzerland 2-0 Italy
06/07: Quarter-final – Netherlands 2-1 Türkiye
14/07: Final – Spain 2-1 England
Cologne
A city with a rich history, Cologne sits on the River Rhine and is home to more than one million inhabitants, as well as Germany's most visited landmark: the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cologne Stadium
- Stadium capacity: 43,000
- Home team: 1. FC Köln
- Notably hosted: 2020 UEFA Europa League final
Cologne Stadium history
The home ground of 1. FC Köln, Cologne Stadium was reconstructed to stage matches at the 2006 World Cup and since 2010 has been the regular venue for Germany's Women's Cup final, as well as hosting American football, ice hockey and music concerts.
EURO 2024 matches
15/06: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland
19/06: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
22/06: Belgium 2-0 Romania
25/06: England 0-0 Slovenia
30/06: Round of 16 – Spain 4-1 Georgia
Dortmund
Considered the cultural heart of the Ruhr region, Dortmund was known predominantly for coal, steel and beer 50 years ago, but has evolved into a major tech hub, with a lively cultural scene and rich sporting heritage on show at the German Football Museum.
BVB Stadion Dortmund
- Stadium capacity: 62,000
- Home team: Borussia Dortmund
- Notably hosted: 2001 UEFA Cup final
BVB Stadion Dortmund history
One of the most renowned venues in world football thanks to its famous 'Yellow Wall' stand, the BVB Stadion Dortmund is one of the largest arenas at UEFA EURO 2024 and has hosted a string of World Cup and European football fixtures, including the 2001 UEFA Cup final between Liverpool and Deportivo Alavés.
EURO 2024 matches
15/06: Italy 2-1 Albania
18/06: Türkiye 3-1 Georgia
22/06: Türkiye 0-3 Portugal
25/06: France 1-1 Poland
29/06: Round of 16 – Germany 2-0 Denmark
10/07: Semi-final – Netherlands 1-2 England
Düsseldorf
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf has 650,000 inhabitants and more than 250 beer houses and restaurants in its Old Town, which has been dubbed 'the longest bar in the world'.
Düsseldorf Arena
- Stadium capacity: 47,000
- Home team: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- Notably hosted: 1988 UEFA European Championship group games (former Rheinstadion)
Düsseldorf Arena history
The Düsseldorf Arena is one of the smaller UEFA EURO 2024 venues but still has a capacity of well over 40,000 and is currently home to Fortuna Düsseldorf, whose most recent Bundesliga campaign came in 2019/20.
EURO 2024 matches
17/06: Austria 0-1 France
21/06: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine
24/06: Albania 0-1 Spain
01/07: Round of 16 – France 1-0 Belgium
06/07: Quarter-final – England 1-1 Switzerland (aet, 5-3 on pens)
Frankfurt
A global hub for commerce and finance situated on the banks of the river Main, Frankfurt is Germany's fifth largest city and its distinct skyline has earned it the nickname 'Mainhattan'.
Frankfurt Arena
- Stadium capacity: 47,000
- Home team: Eintracht Frankfurt
- Notably hosted: 2002 UEFA Women's Cup final, 2006 World Cup quarter-final
Frankfurt Arena history
The Frankfurt Arena, home of Eintracht Frankfurt, was built in 1925 and has hosted games at several major tournaments including the 1988 UEFA European Championship and the 2006 World Cup.
EURO 2024 matches
17/06: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
20/06: Denmark 1-1 England
23/06: Switzerland 1-1 Germany
26/06: Slovakia 1-1 Romania
01/07: Round of 16 – Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (aet, 3-0 on pens)
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is known for its coal mining and steelmaking history, but visitors will these days find green space, theatres and boat cruises, as well as industrial heritage in the Ruhr region.
Arena AufSchalke
- Stadium capacity: 50,000
- Home team: Schalke
- Notably hosted: 2004 UEFA Champions League final, 2006 World Cup quarter-final
Arena AufSchalke history
The Arena AufSchalke, which opened in August 2001, is the home of seven-time German champions and 1996/97 UEFA Cup winners Schalke and features a retractable roof and slide-out pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo provided a memorable moment here for Portugal in their shoot-out success over England at the 2006 World Cup.
EURO 2024 matches
16/06: Serbia 0-1 England
20/06: Spain 1-0 Italy
26/06: Georgia 2-0 Portugal
30/06: Round of 16 – England 2-1 Slovakia (aet)
Hamburg
The third biggest European city that is not a national capital, Hamburg has a world-renowned harbour, a rich cultural history, impressive architecture and nightlife that makes it a 'bucket list' city for many tourists.
Volksparkstadion Hamburg
- Stadium capacity: 49,000
- Home team: Hamburger SV
- Notably hosted: 2010 Europa League final, 2006 World Cup quarter-final
Volksparkstadion Hamburg history
The Volksparkstadion Hamburg was first opened in 1953 but received a significant upgrade in 2000 and has hosted matches at the 1988 UEFA European Championship and the 1974 and 2006 World Cups.
EURO 2024 matches
16/06: Poland 1-2 Netherlands
19/06: Croatia 2-2 Albania
22/06: Georgia 1-1 Czechia
26/06: Czechia 1-2 Türkiye
05/07: Quarter-final – Portugal 0-0 France (aet, 3-5 on pens)
Leipzig
Once the home of Johann Sebastian Bach, Leipzig is steeped in culture and history, not least the peaceful demonstrations in 1989 which captured the mood as Germany moved toward reunification.
Leipzig Stadium
- Stadium capacity: 40,000
- Home team: RB Leipzig
- Notably hosted: 2006 World Cup group stage and round of 16 games
Leipzig Stadium history
Home to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, Leipzig Stadium – which features a state-of-the-art roof – opened in 2004, having been rebuilt inside the shell of the old Zentralstadion, the biggest stadium in the former East Germany.
EURO 2024 matches
18/06: Portugal 2-1 Czechia
21/06: Netherlands 0-0 France
24/06: Croatia 1-1 Italy
02/07: Round of 16 – Austria 1-2 Türkiye
Munich
Home to around 1.6 million people, Munich is Germany's third largest city and a destination brimming with history, art galleries, parks and beer gardens.
Munich Football Arena
- Stadium capacity: 66,000
- Home team: Bayern
- Notably hosted: 2012 UEFA Champions League final, EURO 2020 quarter-final
Munich Football Arena history
Built by local rivals Bayern and 1860 München, the Munich Football Arena was opened in 2005, although Bayern have since taken full ownership of the stadium. It served up a memorable 2012 Champions League final, when Chelsea defied home advantage to beat Bayern on penalties, and held several UEFA EURO 2020 games, including Italy's 2-1 quarter-final victory against Belgium.
EURO 2024 matches
14/06: Germany 5-1 Scotland
17/06: Romania 3-0 Ukraine
20/06: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
25/06: Denmark 0-0 Serbia
02/07: Round of 16 – Romania 0-3 Netherlands
09/07: Semi-final – Spain 2-1 France
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a major industrial city and home to two of the most famous car manufacturers in the world, Mercedes and Porsche, but visitors can also enjoy a rich winemaking and culinary scene, with Flädlesuppe (pancake soup) among the local specialities.
Stuttgart Arena
- Stadium capacity: 51,000
- Home team: VfB Stuttgart
- Notably hosted: 1998 European Cup final, 2006 World Cup third-place play-off
Stuttgart Arena history
The Stuttgart Arena has been renovated and modernised several times since being built in 1993 and has staged games at the 1974 and 2006 World Cups, as well as the 1988 UEFA European Championship.
EURO 2024 matches
16/06: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark
19/06: Germany 2-0 Hungary
23/06: Scotland 0-1 Hungary
26/06: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium
05/07: Quarter-final – Spain 2-1 Germany (aet)
When is UEFA EURO 2024?
The UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament takes place from 14 June to 14 July 2024.
Who qualified for EURO 2024?
The final tournament draw took place on 2 December 2023 at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.
Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France
Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine
Group F: Türkiye, Georgia, Portugal, Czechia