The UEFA EURO 2024 takes place in ten world-class stadiums in Germany, from the Olympiastadion to the Volksparkstadion. Germany will host the 17th edition of the European Championship in 2024. Discover the stadiums, their histories, the match schedule, and the main tourist attractions of Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf with our local guides.
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1. Berlin
The capital of Germany since reunification in 1990, Berlin is one of the most interesting and diverse places to visit in the country. The main tourist attractions in a city full of history and culture include the Brandenburg Gate and the 368-meter-high TV Tower, which offers stunning views from its observation platform.
Olympiastadion Berlin
The largest stadium of EURO 2024, Olympiastadion Berlin was designed by German architect Werner March and built between 1934 and 1936. Olympiastadion has hosted all German Cup finals since 1985, as well as several illustrious European and international matches. One of these was the 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France. Nine years later, it was the venue for Barcelona’s victory over Juventus in the 2015 UEFA Champions League final.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 15/06: Spain 3-0 Croatia
- 21/06: Poland 1-3 Austria
- 25/06: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
- 29/06: Switzerland 2-0 Italy
- 06/07: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
- 14/07: Final: Spain 2-1 England
2. Munich
Home to around 1.6 million people, Munich is Germany’s third-largest city and a place full of history, art galleries, parks, and breweries.
Munich Football Arena
Built by local rivals Bayern Munich and 1860 München, the Munich Football Arena was inaugurated in 2005, although Bayern has since taken full ownership of the stadium. It hosted the memorable 2012 Champions League final, where Chelsea defeated Bayern on home soil after a penalty shootout. It also hosted several UEFA EURO 2020 matches, including Italy’s 2-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium.


EURO 2024 Matches
- 14/06: Germany 5-1 Scotland
- 17/06: Romania 3-0 Ukraine
- 20/06: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
- 25/06: Denmark 0-0 Serbia
- 02/07: Romania 0-3 Netherlands
- 09/07: Spain 2-1 France
3. Dortmund
Considered the cultural heart of the Ruhr region, Dortmund was predominantly known for coal, steel, and beer industries 50 years ago, but has since become a major technology hub with a vibrant cultural scene and a rich sports heritage, showcased in the German Football Museum.
BVB Stadion Dortmund
One of the most well-known football venues globally, thanks to the famous “Yellow Wall” stand, BVB Stadion Dortmund is one of the largest capacity stadiums for UEFA EURO 2024. Designed by architect Planungsgruppe Drahtler, this stadium has hosted numerous World Cup and European competition matches, notably the 2001 UEFA Cup final between Liverpool and Deportivo Alavés.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 15/06: Italy 2-1 Albania
- 18/06: Turkey 3-1 Georgia
- 22/06: Turkey 0-3 Portugal
- 25/06: France 1-1 Poland
- 29/06: Germany 2-0 Denmark
- 10/07: Netherlands 1-2 England
4. Frankfurt
A global trade and finance center located on the banks of the Main River, Frankfurt is Germany’s fifth-largest city, and its distinctive skyline has earned it the nickname “Mainhattan.”
Frankfurt Arena
Home to Eintracht Frankfurt, the Frankfurt Arena was built in 1925 by gmp Architekten and has hosted matches in various major tournaments, including the 1988 UEFA European Championship and the 2006 World Cup.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 17/06: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia
- 20/06: Denmark 1-1 England
- 23/06: Switzerland 1-1 Germany
- 26/06: Slovakia 1-1 Romania
- 01/07: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (penalties 3-0)
5. Cologne
A city with a rich history, Cologne is located on the banks of the Rhine River and has over 1 million residents. It also boasts Germany’s most visited landmark: the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cologne Cathedral.
Cologne Stadium
Home to 1. FC Köln, the Cologne Stadium was rebuilt to host matches during the 2006 World Cup and has regularly hosted the German Women’s Cup final since 2010, as well as American football and ice hockey games, and music concerts.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 15/06: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland
- 19/06: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
- 22/06: Belgium 2-0 Romania
- 25/06: England 0-0 Slovenia
- 30/06: Spain 4-1 Georgia
6. Düsseldorf
The capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf has 650,000 residents and over 250 breweries and restaurants in its Old Town, a place dubbed “the longest bar in the world.”
Düsseldorf Arena
One of the smaller capacity stadiums of UEFA EURO 2024, the Düsseldorf Arena still holds over 40,000 people and is currently home to Fortuna Düsseldorf, whose most recent Bundesliga campaign was in 2019/20.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 17/06: Austria 0-1 France
- 21/06: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine
- 24/06: Albania 0-1 Spain
- 01/07: France 1-0 Belgique
- 06/07: England 1-1 Switzerland (penalties 5-3)
7. Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is known for its mining and steel industry history, but today visitors will find green spaces, theaters, and boat cruises, as well as industrial heritage in the Ruhr region.
Arena AufSchalke
Inaugurated in August 2001, the Arena AufSchalke is home to Schalke 04, seven-time German champions and winners of the 1996/97 UEFA Cup. It features a retractable roof and sliding pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo provided a memorable moment for Portugal here, deciding the penalty shootout against England in the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 16/06: Serbia 0-1 England
- 20/06: Spain 1-0 Italy
- 26/06: Georgia 2-0 Portugal
- 30/06: England 2-1 Slovakia
8. Leipzig
Leipzig is full of culture and history, notably the peaceful protests of 1989, which were significant in Germany’s path to reunification.
Leipzig Stadium
Home to Bundesliga’s RB Leipzig, the Leipzig Stadium – featuring state-of-the-art roofing – was inaugurated in 2004, having been rebuilt within the old Zentralstadion, the largest stadium in the former East Germany.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 18/06: Portugal 2-1 Czechia
- 21/06: Netherlands 0-0 France
- 24/06: Croatia 1-1 Italy
- 02/07: Austria 1-2 Turkey
9. Hamburg
The third-largest non-capital city in Europe, Hamburg has a world-renowned port, rich cultural history, impressive architecture, and nightlife that make it a must-visit city for many tourists.
Volksparkstadion Hamburg
The Volksparkstadion Hamburg was inaugurated in 1953 and underwent significant renovation in 2000. It has hosted matches in the 1988 UEFA European Championship and the 1974 and 2006 World Cups.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 16/06: Poland 1-2 Netherlands
- 19/06: Croatia 2-2 Albania
- 22/06: Georgia 1-1 Czechia
- 26/06: Czechia 1-2 Turkey
- 05/07: Portugal 0-0 France (penalties 3-5)
10. Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a major industrial city and home to two of the world’s most famous car manufacturers, Mercedes and Porsche. Visitors can also enjoy a rich wine and culinary scene, with Flädlesuppe (pancake soup) being a local specialty.
Stuttgart Arena
The Stuttgart Arena has been renovated and modernized several times since its construction in 1933, and has hosted matches in the 1974 and 2006 World Cups, as well as the 1988 UEFA European Championship.
EURO 2024 Matches
- 16/06: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark
- 19/06: Germany 2-0 Hungary
- 23/06: Scotland 0-1 Hungary
- 26/06: Ukraine 0-0 Belgium
- 05/07: Spain 2-1 Germany