The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament is fast approaching, and football fans worldwide are eager to mark their calendars. Hosted by Germany, this prestigious event promises a month of thrilling matches, starting on June 14 and culminating in the final on July 14. For fans looking to follow every moment, understanding the Euro 2024 schedule is crucial.
Germany will kick off the tournament in Munich against Scotland on June 14, a match that will set the stage for weeks of intense competition. The final is set to take place in Berlin on July 14, where the champion of Europe will be crowned. Matches will be held across ten host cities in Germany, including iconic locations like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere throughout the tournament.
Euro 2024 Groups and Teams
Twenty-four national teams have qualified for Euro 2024, divided into six groups of four. The group stage will be fiercely contested as teams battle for a spot in the knockout rounds. Here’s a breakdown of the 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
Euro 2024 Tournament Format
The Euro 2024 format ensures a captivating journey from the group stage to the final. Initially, teams compete in a round-robin format within their groups. The top two teams from each group automatically advance to the round of 16. Adding to the excitement, the four best third-placed teams from across all groups will also qualify for the knockout stage, providing a second chance for strong contenders.
From the round of 16 onwards, the tournament progresses in a knockout format. Victories are essential to advance through the quarterfinals and semifinals, leading to the ultimate showdown in the final. In knockout stage matches, if scores are level after 90 minutes, extra time consisting of two 15-minute periods will be played. If the deadlock persists after extra time, a penalty shootout will determine the winner, adding dramatic tension to these crucial matches.
Euro 2024 Match Schedule – Group Stage
The Euro 2024 group stage is packed with exciting fixtures. Here are the key match-ups and dates to look out for:
June 14
- Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 15
- Group A: Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
- Group B: Spain vs Croatia (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group B: Italy vs Albania (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 16
- Group D: Poland vs Netherlands (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
- Group C: Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group C: Serbia vs England (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 17
- Group E: Romania vs Ukraine (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
- Group E: Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local16:00 GMT)
- Group D: Austria vs France (Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, 9pm local19:00 GMT)
June 18
- Group F: Turkey vs Georgia (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group F: Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 19
- Group B: Croatia vs Albania (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
- Group A: Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group A: Scotland vs Switzerland (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 20
- Group C: Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
- Group C: Denmark vs England (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group B: Spain vs Italy (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 21
- Group E: Slovakia vs Ukraine (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
- Group D: Poland vs Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group D: Netherlands vs France (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 22
- Group F: Georgia vs Czech Republic (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 3pm local/13:00 GMT)
- Group F: Turkey vs Portugal (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group E: Belgium vs Romania (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 23
- Group A: Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
- Group A: Scotland vs Hungary (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 24
- Group B: Croatia vs Italy (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
- Group B: Albania vs Spain (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 25
- Group D: Netherlands vs Austria (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group D: France vs Poland (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 6pm local16:00 GMT)
- Group C: England vs Slovenia (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
- Group C: Denmark vs Serbia (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 26
- Group E: Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group E: Ukraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Group F: Czech Republic vs Turkey (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
- Group F: Georgia vs Portugal (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Rest days on 27 and 28 June
Euro 2024 Knockout Stage Schedule
The knockout stage of Euro 2024 begins with the round of 16 on June 29 and culminates in the final on July 14. Here are the key dates for the knockout rounds:
Round of 16
June 29
- 2A vs 2B (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- 1A vs 2C (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
June 30
- 1C vs 3D/E/F (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- 1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne Stadium, Cologne, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
July 1
- 2D vs 2E (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- 1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
July 2
- 1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- 1D vs 2F (Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Rest days on 3 and 4 July
Quarterfinals
July 5
- Quarterfinal 1 (Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Quarterfinal 2 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
July 6
- Quarterfinal 3 (Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, 6pm local/16:00 GMT)
- Quarterfinal 4 (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Rest days on 7 and 8 July
Semifinals
July 9
- Semifinal 1 (Munich Football Arena, Munich, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
July 10
- Semifinal 2 (BVB Stadion, Dortmund, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Rest days on 11, 12 and 13 July
Final
July 14
- Final (Olympiastadion, Berlin, 9pm local/19:00 GMT)
Get ready for a spectacular Euro 2024! This Euro 2024 schedule ensures you won’t miss a moment of the action as Europe’s best teams compete for the coveted title in Germany. From the opening match in Munich to the final in Berlin, it’s set to be an unforgettable tournament.
