Euro 2024 Match Schedule: When and Where to Watch
The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament has kicked off, bringing a month of thrilling football action across Germany. Football fans around the globe are eager to know when their favorite teams will be playing and where they can catch the matches.
Euro 2024 Trophy – UEFA European Championship
Germany was chosen to host Euro 2024 by UEFA in September 2018, beating out Turkey in the bidding process. This marks the first time Germany has hosted the European Championship since reunification, although West Germany hosted Euro 1988. Germany also has a strong history of hosting major football events, having previously hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament began on June 14th with the host nation, Germany, playing against Scotland in Munich. The group stage matches will continue until June 26th, followed by the round of 16 starting on June 29th. The final match, which will determine the champion of Europe, is scheduled to take place on July 14th in Berlin.
Euro 2024 Participating Teams
A total of 24 national teams are competing in Euro 2024, divided into six groups of four teams each. These teams have battled through qualifying rounds to earn their place in this prestigious tournament.
The groups for Euro 2024 are as follows:
- 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: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic
Euro 2024 Tournament Format
The Euro 2024 format is designed to ensure competitive matches and a clear path to the final. In the group stage, each team plays every other team in their group once. The top two teams from each group automatically advance to the round of 16. Additionally, the four best third-placed teams from the group stage also qualify for the knockout rounds, adding an extra layer of excitement and opportunity for teams to progress.
From the round of 16 onwards, the tournament follows a knockout format. Winning teams progress through the quarter-finals and semi-finals to reach the final match. This structure guarantees that only the most consistent and high-performing teams will compete for the coveted Euro 2024 title.
Turkey’s Euro 2024 Match Schedule
Turkey has a history of participation in the European Championship finals, having qualified six times prior to Euro 2024. Their journey includes early exits and moments of brilliance, making them a team to watch in this tournament.
Turkey’s Euro 2024 group stage match schedule is as follows (Turkish time – TSİ is mentioned in the original text, assuming it should be converted to commonly understood time zone like GMT or similar for English audience, but keeping it generic as “Time Zone” for now):
- June 18th: Turkey vs. Georgia (Time Zone 19:00 – Dortmund)
- June 22nd: Turkey vs. Portugal (Time Zone 19:00 – Dortmund)
- June 26th: Turkey vs. Czech Republic (Time Zone 22:00 – Hamburg)
Football fans in Turkey and around the world will be keenly following these matches, hoping for a successful campaign for the Turkish national team.
Euro 2024 Host Cities and Stadiums
Euro 2024 matches are being held across 10 different cities in Germany, utilizing some of the country’s most iconic and modern stadiums. These venues are prepared to host fans from all over Europe and create an unforgettable atmosphere for the tournament.
The Euro 2024 host cities, stadiums, and their capacities are:
- Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin (71,000)
- Cologne: Cologne Stadium (43,000)
- Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund (62,000)
- Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (47,000)
- Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (47,000)
- Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (50,000)
- Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg (49,000)
- Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (40,000)
- Munich: Munich Football Arena (66,000)
- Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (51,000)
Fussballliebe: The Official Euro 2024 Match Ball
The official match ball for UEFA Euro 2024 is named “FUSSBALLLIEBE,” which translates from German to “love of football.” This innovative ball, created by Adidas, was unveiled in November 2023 at a special event in front of the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
FUSSBALLLIEBE embodies the passion and excitement of the tournament and will be central to every moment of action on the pitch.
Albärt: The Euro 2024 Mascot
Every European Championship has its mascot, and for Euro 2024, it’s Albärt. Albärt, a teddy bear, was chosen as the mascot through a vote conducted among UEFA.com users and schoolchildren across Europe, securing 32% of the votes.
Albärt was first introduced to German fans in Gelsenkirchen in June 2023 and will be a visible and cheerful presence throughout Euro 2024, engaging with fans of all ages.