Your Ultimate Guide to the Euro Championships 2024
Germany played host to the electrifying Euro Championships 2024, marking the 17th edition of this prestigious UEFA tournament. Chosen by the UEFA Executive Committee in 2018, Germany beat out Türkiye for the honor. This was the first time a unified Germany hosted the tournament, though West Germany held the event in 1988. The 2006 FIFA World Cup also graced German soil.
Key Dates and Tournament Format for Euro Championships 2024
The Euro Championships 2024 unfolded from June 14th to July 14th, 2024. The group stage concluded on June 26th, paving the way for the knockout stage, which commenced on June 29th.
Germany, as the host nation, secured the top seed in Group A. They kicked off the tournament with a resounding 5-1 victory against Scotland at the Munich Football Arena on June 14th. Germany boasts an impressive record, participating in every EURO since 1972.
The tournament mirrored the UEFA EURO 2020 format. The top two teams from each of the six groups, along with the four best third-placed teams, advanced to the round of 16.
The ten host cities for the Euro Championships 2024.
Euro Championships 2024: Qualified Teams and Groups
The final tournament draw, held in Hamburg on December 2nd, 2023, divided the 24 qualified nations into six groups:
- 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
*Qualified via play-offs.
The Grand Finale of Euro Championships 2024
Berlin’s iconic Olympiastadion hosted the final on July 14th, 2024. Spain emerged victorious, defeating England 2-1 to secure their fourth EURO title, a record-breaking achievement.
Host Cities and Stadiums for Euro Championships 2024
Ten venues across Germany welcomed the Euro Championships 2024, nine of which were previously used in the 2006 World Cup. The Düsseldorf Arena was the tenth venue. Notably, the Munich Football Arena hosted matches for the second consecutive EURO tournament.
The host cities and stadiums included:
- Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin (capacity: 71,000)
- Cologne: Cologne Stadium (capacity: 43,000)
- Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund (capacity: 62,000)
- Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (capacity: 47,000)
- Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (capacity: 47,000)
- Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (capacity: 50,000)
- Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg (capacity: 49,000)
- Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (capacity: 40,000)
- Munich: Munich Football Arena (capacity: 66,000)
- Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (capacity: 51,000)
Sustainability at Euro Championships 2024
The Euro Championships 2024 championed sustainability through various measures and investments, setting a benchmark for future tournaments. A comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy guided these efforts.
Fan Zones and Festivities at Euro Championships 2024
Each host city featured dedicated fan zones, providing public viewing areas for supporters to enjoy the matches and soak in the atmosphere.
Berlin’s vibrant Fan Zone at Platz der Republik.
The Official Match Ball, Mascot, and Song of Euro Championships 2024
The official match ball, FUSSBALLLIEBE (“love of football”), incorporated adidas Connected Ball Technology for the first time in a UEFA EURO. Albärt, a teddy bear chosen through a fan vote, served as the official mascot. The official song, “FIRE,” was a collaboration between Meduza, OneRepublic, and Leony.
Albärt, the official mascot for the Euro Championships 2024.
Volunteers and eEURO 2024: Beyond the Pitch
16,000 volunteers from 124 nations contributed to the success of Euro Championships 2024. The UEFA eEURO 2024, played on EA SPORTS FC™ 24, brought the excitement of the tournament to the virtual world.
The dedicated volunteers who helped make Euro Championships 2024 a success.