The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament is fast approaching, and football fans worldwide are eager to mark their calendars. Hosted in Germany, this prestigious competition promises a month of thrilling matches, starting from June 14 and culminating in the final on July 14. As anticipation builds, understanding the 2024 Euro Schedule is crucial for every supporter wanting to follow their favorite teams and not miss a single moment of the action.
Germany will set the stage for the opening match in Munich on June 14, where they will face Scotland. The journey will then unfold across ten vibrant German cities, each ready to host matches in world-class stadiums. The final showdown is scheduled for July 14 in Berlin, the nation’s capital, promising a spectacular end to the tournament.
This year, 24 national teams have qualified for Euro 2024, divided into six groups. These teams will compete in a total of 51 matches, starting with the group stage that runs until June 26. The knockout stage, featuring the top 16 teams, will commence on June 29, setting the path to the ultimate final. Qualification for the knockout rounds is straightforward: the top two teams from each group automatically advance, and they are joined by the four best third-placed teams, adding an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to the group stage outcomes.
To ensure you’re fully prepared for the football feast, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the teams, groups, and the complete 2024 Euro schedule, including match timings and venues.
Euro 2024 Groups and Participating Teams
The draw has set the stage for some fascinating group battles. Here’s a look at how the teams are distributed across the 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: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic
Tournament Format: Path to the Euro 2024 Final
The format of Euro 2024 is designed to deliver maximum excitement. Initially, teams compete in a round-robin format within their groups. The top two teams from each of the six groups, along with the four best third-placed teams, will then proceed to the knockout phase. This structure ensures that strong performances are rewarded and also gives a second chance to deserving teams who might have had a tougher group stage draw.
The knockout stage begins with the Round of 16, followed by the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and ultimately, the Final. In each knockout match, if the score is level after 90 minutes of regular play, the game proceeds to extra time, consisting of two 15-minute halves. If the deadlock persists after extra time, a penalty shootout will determine the winner, adding dramatic tension to these high-stakes encounters.
For fans looking to meticulously plan their viewing, a detailed 2024 Euro schedule is indispensable. Below is a complete rundown of all the matches.
Image showing the official Euro 2024 match ball displayed outside Stuttgart Arena, one of the ten host venues.
Euro 2024 Match Schedule: Kick-off Times and Locations
Get ready to immerse yourself in a full calendar of football. Here’s the complete 2024 Euro schedule, broken down by stage:
Group Stage Schedule
June 14
- Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 15
- Group A: Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
- Group B: Spain vs Croatia (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group B: Italy vs Albania (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 16
- Group D: Poland vs Netherlands (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
- Group C: Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group C: Serbia vs England (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 17
- Group E: Romania vs Ukraine (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
- Group E: Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group D: Austria vs France (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 18
- Group F: Turkey vs Georgia (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group F: Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 19
- Group B: Croatia vs Albania (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
- Group A: Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group A: Scotland vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 20
- Group C: Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
- Group C: Denmark vs England (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group B: Spain vs Italy (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 21
- Group E: Slovakia vs Ukraine (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
- Group D: Poland vs Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group D: Netherlands vs France (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 22
- Group F: Georgia vs Czech Republic (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/2:00 PM GMT)
- Group F: Turkey vs Portugal (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group E: Belgium vs Romania (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 23
- Group A: Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
- Group A: Scotland vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 24
- Group B: Croatia vs Italy (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
- Group B: Albania vs Spain (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 25
- Group D: Netherlands vs Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group D: France vs Poland (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group C: England vs Slovenia (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
- Group C: Denmark vs Serbia (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 26
- Group E: Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group E: Ukraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Group F: Czech Republic vs Turkey (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
- Group F: Georgia vs Portugal (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Rest days on June 27 and 28
Aerial perspective of Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, one of the ten venues hosting Euro 2024 matches.
Round of 16 Schedule
June 29
- 2A vs 2B (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- 1A vs 2C (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
June 30
- 1C vs 3D/E/F (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- 1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
July 1
- 2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- 1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
July 2
- 1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- 1D vs 2F (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Rest days on July 3 and 4
Quarterfinals Schedule
July 5
- Quarterfinal 1 (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Quarterfinal 2 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
July 6
- Quarterfinal 3 (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 6pm local/5:00 PM GMT)
- Quarterfinal 4 (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Rest days on July 7 and 8
Semifinals Schedule
July 9
- Semifinal 1 (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
July 10
- Semifinal 2 (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
Rest days on July 11, 12 and 13
Final Schedule
July 14
- Final (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 9pm local/8:00 PM GMT)
A wide shot of Berlin showcasing the Olympiastadion, the venue for the Euro 2024 final match on July 14, 2024.
With this detailed 2024 Euro schedule, you are now fully equipped to follow every match of the tournament. From the group stages to the final in Berlin, Euro 2024 promises to be an unforgettable football spectacle. Make sure to keep this guide handy so you don’t miss any of the crucial games!
