Euro 2024 Match Schedule: Today’s Games and Tournament Overview
The heart of European football will beat for 31 days, culminating on July 14th, as 24 national teams compete in Euro 2024 across 10 German cities. A total of 51 matches will be played, starting tonight with the opening game between hosts Germany and Scotland at the Munich Football Arena. This highly anticipated tournament promises thrilling action and unforgettable moments.
Tournament Format and Qualified Teams
The 24 teams are divided into six groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage of 16. Group stage matches conclude on Wednesday, June 26th.
A single-elimination format will be used from the Round of 16 onwards, beginning on June 29th. Quarter-final matches are scheduled for July 5th and 6th, followed by the semi-finals on July 9th and 10th. The Euro 2024 champion will be crowned on Sunday, July 14th, after the final match at the Berlin Olympic Stadium. Turkey finds itself in Group F, facing tough competition from Portugal, Georgia, and Czech Republic. Their first match is against Georgia on Tuesday, June 18th in Dortmund.
Euro 2024 Venues: Stadiums and Cities
Euro 2024 will be held in 10 cities across Germany, each boasting impressive stadiums ready to host world-class football. Besides the capital Berlin, matches will be played in Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf.
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | Berlin Olympic Stadium | 71,000 |
| Leipzig | Leipzig Stadium | 40,000 |
| Hamburg | Volksparkstadion | 49,000 |
| Dortmund | BVB Stadium | 62,000 |
| Stuttgart | Stuttgart Arena | 51,000 |
| Gelsenkirchen | AufSchalke Arena | 50,000 |
| Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf Arena | 47,000 |
| Frankfurt | Frankfurt Arena | 47,000 |
| Cologne | Cologne Stadium | 43,000 |
| Munich | Munich Football Arena | 66,000 |
Group Stage Matches: Dates, Times, and Locations
The group stage promises a flurry of exciting fixtures. Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule (all times CEST):
Group A:
- Today: Germany vs Scotland (Munich Football Arena, 22:00)
- Tomorrow: Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, 16:00)
Group B:
- Tomorrow: Spain vs Croatia (Berlin Olympic Stadium, 19:00)
- Tomorrow: Italy vs Albania (BVB Stadium, 22:00)
Group C:
- Tomorrow: Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart Arena, 19:00)
- Tomorrow: Serbia vs England (AufSchalke Arena, 22:00)
Group D:
- Sunday, June 16th: Poland vs Netherlands (Volksparkstadion, 16:00)
Group E:
- Monday, June 17th: Romania vs Ukraine (Munich Football Arena, 16:00)
Group F:
- Tuesday, June 18th: Turkey vs Georgia (BVB Stadium, 19:00)
- Tuesday, June 18th: Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig Stadium, 22:00)
This is just the beginning of what promises to be a captivating tournament. Stay tuned for more updates and match results as Euro 2024 unfolds.