The long-awaited EURO 2024 kicks off tonight at 10 pm with a Group A match between hosts Germany and Scotland, a match that will be live on NBS Sport.
We take a look at the ten world-class stadiums that will host the second-most watched football competition, after the FIFA World Cup. From the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin to the state-of-the-art Munich Football Arena, these are the venues set to captivate fans and players:
1. Olympiastadion Berlin
At the heart of the action will be the Olympiastadion in Berlin, the largest stadium to feature at EURO 2024, with a capacity of 71,000
This historic ground has played host to some of football’s most iconic moments, including the 2006 World Cup final won by Italy and the 2015 Champions League final won by Barcelona.
The stadium will host this year’s EURO final, which will be held on July 14th, at 10 pm. The final will be live on NBS Sport.
2. Cologne Stadium
Further west from Berlin, the Cologne Stadium will also feature prominently throughout the tournament.
Home to FC Koln, this arena has a rich history of hosting major events, including the 2020 Europa League final.
The 43,000 seater will host five matches, including the Hungary – Switzerland clash on June 15th at 4 pm, as well as one Round of 16 game.
3. BVB Stadion Dortmund
One of the most renowned venues in world football is the BVB Stadion Dortmund, home to the passionate supporters of Borussia Dortmund, known for their iconic “Yellow Wall.”
This 62,000-seater arena will host matches such as the Group B opening game between Italy and Albania tomorrow, June 15th at 10 pm, and the quarter-final on July 10th at 10 pm.
4. Dusseldorf Arena
The Dusseldorf Arena, located in one of Germany’s most vibrant towns, Dusseldorf, will welcome five Euro matches such as the clash between Austria and France on June 17th at 10 pm, the round of 16 match on July 1st at 7 pm, and the Quarter-final on July 6th at 7 pm.
The stadium has a capacity of 47,000, and it previously hosted matches at the 1988 European Championship.
5. Frankfurt Arena
The 47,000-seater Frankfurt Arena, home to Eintracht Frankfurt, has a rich history of hosting major events.
It hosted the 2002 UEFA Women’s Cup final and the 2006 World Cup quarter-final. The venue will host five Euro matches, such as the encounter between Belgium and Slovakia on June 17th at 7 pm, and a round of 16 clash on July 1st at 10 pm.
6. Arena Auf Schalke
The Arena Auf Schalke, with its retractable roof and slide-out pitch, will also be a prominent venue at EURO 2024.
This 50,000-seater stadium, home to Schalke 04, has hosted iconic moments in the past, including the 2004 Champions League final and the 2006 World Cup quarter-final.
It’ll host four Euro matches such as the clash between Serbia and England on June 16th at 10 pm and one round of 16 encounter on June 30th at 7 pm.
7. Volksparkstadion Hamburg
The Volksparkstadion in Hamburg has a rich history dating back to 1953, and will also play a significant role in the tournament.
This 49,000-seater stadium, which has hosted matches at the 1988 UEFA European Championship and the 1974 and 2006 FIFA World Cups, will welcome fixtures such as the encounter between Poland and the Netherlands on June 16th at 4 pm and a quarter-final game on July 5th at 10 pm.
8. Leipzig Stadium
The Leipzig Stadium, home to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, is another modern and innovative venue that will showcase the best of European football at the Euros.
This 40,000-seater arena, which opened in 2004, and features a state-of-the-art roof, will host matches such as the clash between Portugal and Czech Republic on June 18th at 10 pm and a round of 16 encounter on July 2nd at 10 pm.
9. Munich Football Arena
The Munich Football Arena, co-owned by Bayern Munich and 1860 Munchen, is no stranger to the limelight.
This stadium has a capacity of 66,000 and hosted the 2012 Champions League final and several matches during EURO 2020, including Italy’s quarter-final victory over Belgium.
This time round, it’ll host the tournament’s opening game between Germany and Scotland tonight at 10 pm and the semi-final on July 9th at 10 pm, not forgetting four other Euro matches.
10. Stuttgart Arena
Last, but not least, the Stuttgart Arena will also host EURO 2024 matches, five to be specific.
The 51,000-seater, which has been renovated and modernised several times since its construction, has hosted games at the 1974 and 2006 FIFA World Cups, as well as the 1988 European Championship.
It will welcome fixtures such as the clash between Slovenia and Denmark on June 16th at 7 pm and a quarter-final game on July 5th at 7 pm.
