Euro 2024 Fixtures: Complete Guide to Matches, Venues, and Kickoff Times

Euro 2024: All the Exciting Fixtures, Venues, and Kick-off Times

Euro 2024 is right around the corner, and it promises to be an exhilarating tournament with matches spread across Germany's vibrant cities. From Berlin to Munich, here's everything you need to know about the fixtures, venues, and the knockout bracket for Euro 2024.

The Format

The tournament format is pretty straightforward yet thrilling. Twenty-four teams are divided into six groups, each consisting of four nations. The teams that finish first and second in their groups will move on to the knockout rounds. Additionally, the four best third-placed teams will also advance. This is where the real fun begins—a straight knockout tournament featuring a round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the grand final.

Group Stage Matches

Opening Matches

• Friday, June 14

  • Group A: Germany vs. Scotland (Munich)
  • Kick-off: Germany opens the tournament with a commanding 5-1 win against Scotland.

• Saturday, June 15

  • Group A: Hungary vs. Switzerland (Cologne)
  • Highlight: Switzerland takes control with a solid 3-1 victory over Hungary.
  • Group B: Spain vs. Croatia (Berlin)
  • Group B: Italy vs. Albania (Dortmund)
  • Excitement: Spain showcases their prowess with a 3-0 win, while Italy narrowly beats Albania 2-1.

Thrilling Encounters

• Sunday, June 16

  • Group D: Poland vs. Netherlands (Hamburg)
  • Group C: Slovenia vs. Denmark (Stuttgart)
  • Group C: Serbia vs. England (Gelsenkirchen)
  • Key Moments: The Netherlands edges out Poland 2-1, and England secures a 1-0 victory over Serbia.

• Monday, June 17

  • Group E: Romania vs. Ukraine (Munich)
  • Group E: Belgium vs. Slovakia (Frankfurt)
  • Group D: Austria vs. France (Düsseldorf)
  • Highlights: Romania's 3-0 win over Ukraine and Slovakia's 1-0 upset against Belgium set the tone.

Midweek Matches

• Tuesday, June 18

  • Group F: Turkey vs. Georgia (Dortmund)
  • Group F: Portugal vs. Czechia (Leipzig)
  • Highlight: Portugal squeezes past Czechia with a 2-1 victory.

• Wednesday, June 19

  • Group B: Croatia vs. Albania (Hamburg)
  • Group A: Germany vs. Hungary (Stuttgart)
  • Group A: Scotland vs. Switzerland (Cologne)
  • Highlights: Croatia and Albania draw 2-2, Germany beats Hungary 2-0, and Scotland and Switzerland draw 1-1.

Second Week Showdowns

• Thursday, June 20

  • Group C: Slovenia vs. Serbia (Munich)
  • Group C: Denmark vs. England (Frankfurt)
  • Group B: Spain vs. Italy (Gelsenkirchen)
  • Excitement: Spain continues their winning streak with a 1-0 victory over Italy.

• Friday, June 21

  • Group E: Slovakia vs. Ukraine (Düsseldorf)
  • Group D: Poland vs. Austria (Berlin)
  • Group D: Netherlands vs. France (Leipzig)
  • Key Matches: Poland falls to Austria 3-1, and Netherlands and France play out a goalless draw.

• Saturday, June 22

  • Group F: Georgia vs. Czechia (Hamburg)
  • Group F: Turkey vs. Portugal (Dortmund)
  • Group E: Belgium vs. Romania (Cologne)
  • Highlight: Portugal's 3-0 thrashing of Turkey grabs headlines.

Final Group Stage Battles

• Sunday, June 23

  • Group A: Switzerland vs. Germany (Frankfurt)
  • Group A: Scotland vs. Hungary (Stuttgart)
  • Decisive Moments: Germany draws 1-1 with Switzerland, and Hungary narrowly beats Scotland 1-0.

• Monday, June 24

  • Group B: Albania vs. Spain (Düsseldorf)
  • Group B: Croatia vs. Italy (Leipzig)
  • Crucial Games: Spain clinches a 1-0 win over Albania, while Croatia and Italy draw 1-1.

• Tuesday, June 25

  • Group D: France vs. Poland (Dortmund)
  • Group D: Netherlands vs. Austria (Berlin)
  • Group C: England vs. Slovenia (Cologne)
  • Group C: Denmark vs. Serbia (Munich)
  • Excitement: France and Poland draw 1-1, and Austria outclasses Netherlands 3-2.

• Wednesday, June 26

  • Group E: Ukraine vs. Belgium (Stuttgart)
  • Group E: Slovakia vs. Romania (Frankfurt)
  • Group F: Czechia vs. Turkey (Hamburg)
  • Group F: Georgia vs. Portugal (Gelsenkirchen)
  • Final Showdowns: Georgia stuns Portugal with a 2-0 victory, setting the stage for the knockout rounds.

Knockout Rounds

Round of 16

• Saturday, June 29

  • Match 1: Switzerland vs. Italy (Berlin)
  • Match 2: Germany vs. Denmark (Dortmund)
  • Big Wins: Switzerland triumphs over Italy 2-0, and Germany cruises past Denmark with the same scoreline.

• Sunday, June 30

  • Match 3: England vs. Slovakia (Gelsenkirchen)
  • Match 4: Spain vs. Georgia (Cologne)
  • Thriller: England wins 2-1 in extra time against Slovakia.

• Monday, July 1

  • Match 5: France vs. Belgium (Düsseldorf)
  • Match 6: Portugal vs. Slovenia (Frankfurt)
  • Highlights: Watch out for these intense clashes.

• Tuesday, July 2

  • Match 7: Romania vs. Netherlands (Munich)
  • Match 8: Austria vs. Turkey (Leipzig)
  • Must-Watch: Austria faces Turkey in a high-stakes match.

Quarterfinals

• Friday, July 5

  • Quarterfinal 1: Spain/Georgia vs. Germany (Stuttgart)
  • Quarterfinal 2: Portugal/Slovenia vs. France/Belgium (Hamburg)
  • Key Matches: Germany and France looking to advance.

• Saturday, July 6

  • Quarterfinal 3: England vs. Switzerland (Düsseldorf)
  • Quarterfinal 4: Romania/Netherlands vs. Austria/Turkey (Berlin)
  • Excitement: England battles Switzerland in a crucial encounter.

Semifinals

• Tuesday, July 9
  • Semifinal 1: Winners of Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winners of Quarterfinal 2 (Munich)
  • Wednesday, July 10
  • Semifinal 2: Winners of Quarterfinal 3 vs. Winners of Quarterfinal 4 (Dortmund)
  • Tense Moments: The best teams face off for a place in the final.

The Grand Final

• Sunday, July 14
  • Final: Winners of Semifinal 1 vs. Winners of Semifinal 2 (Berlin)
  • Climactic Showdown: The tournament culminates in a thrilling final to crown the Euro 2024 champions.

Euro 2024 is set to be an unforgettable tournament with excitement at every turn. Be sure to catch all the action as Europe's best teams battle it out for glory!