Euro 2024 is upon us, with the best teams in Europe squaring off to determine who will be crowned kings of the continent. As the reigning champions, Italy will look to defend their title, but strong contenders like England, France, Spain, and Portugal will undoubtedly have something to say about that. As hosts, Germany also presents a formidable challenge that can’t be discounted.
The action began on June 14 and will conclude on July 14 with the final. This month-long tournament will feature many of the world's top players, including France's Kylian Mbappe and England's Jude Bellingham. While traditional powerhouses will dominate headlines, smaller nations like Georgia and Albania are eager to spring some surprises and make a name for themselves on the big stage.
Where the Action Unfolds: Venues
The 17th edition of the European Championship will see 24 teams compete across 10 German cities. For the event, UEFA has renamed the venues to imbue them with a special tournament atmosphere. Matches will be played in:
- Arena AufSchalke (Gelsenkirchen): Usually known as Veltins-Arena, home to Schalke 04.
- Cologne Stadium (Cologne): Normally RheinEnergieStadion, home to FC Köln.
- Waldstadion (Frankfurt): Commonly known as Deutsche Bank Park, home to Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Leipzig Stadium (Leipzig): Known as Red Bull Arena, home to RB Leipzig.
These stadiums will host games through to the Round of 16. Progressing further into the tournament,
- Stuttgart Arena (Stuttgart): MHPArena, home to VfB Stuttgart.
- Volksparkstadion (Hamburg): Home to Hamburger SV.
- Düsseldorf Arena (Düsseldorf): Merkur Spiel-Arena, home to Fortuna Düsseldorf.
These stadiums will host games up until the quarterfinals.
- Fußball Arena München (Munich): Better known as Allianz Arena, home to Bayern Munich.
- BVB Stadion Dortmund (Dortmund): Signal Iduna Park, home to Borussia Dortmund.
Up until the semifinals, matches will be contested in these settings.
The final will take place at:
- Olympiastadion (Berlin): Home to Hertha BSC.
Group Stage Standings and Schedule
Group A
Germany started strong, defeating Scotland 5-1. Upcoming matches are:
Hungary vs. Switzerland: June 15, 9 a.m.
Germany vs. Hungary: June 19, 12 p.m. on FS1
Scotland vs. Switzerland: June 19, 3 p.m. on Fox
Switzerland vs. Germany: June 23, 3 p.m. on Fox
Scotland vs. Hungary: June 23, 3 p.m. on FS1
Group B
Matches in this group promise excitement as well:
Spain vs. Croatia: June 15, 12 p.m. on Fox
Italy vs. Albania: June 15, 3 p.m. on Fox
Croatia vs. Albania: June 19, 9 a.m. on FS1
Spain vs. Italy: June 20, 3 p.m. on Fox
Albania vs. Spain: June 24, 3 p.m. on FS1
Croatia vs. Italy: June 24, 3 p.m. on Fox
Group C
Another competitive group:
Slovenia vs. Denmark: June 16, 12 p.m. on FS1
Serbia vs. England: June 16, 3 p.m. on Fox
Slovenia vs. Serbia: June 20, 9 a.m. on FS1
Denmark vs. England: June 20, 3 p.m. on FS1
England vs. Slovenia: June 25, 3 p.m. on Fox
Denmark vs. Serbia: June 25, 3 p.m. on FS1
Group D
This group is no less intriguing:
Poland vs. Netherlands: June 16, 9 a.m. on FS1
Austria vs. France: June 17, 3 p.m. on Fox
Poland vs. Austria: June 21, 12 p.m. on FS1
Netherlands vs. France: June 21, 3 p.m. on Fox
Netherlands vs. Austria: June 25, 12 p.m. on FS1
France vs. Poland: June 25, 12 p.m. on Fox
Group E
Matches include:
Romania vs. Ukraine: June 17, 9 a.m.
Belgium vs. Slovakia: June 17, 12 p.m. on FS1
Slovakia vs. Ukraine: June 21, 9 a.m.
Belgium vs. Romania: June 22, 3 p.m. on Fox
Slovakia vs. Romania: June 26, 12 p.m. on FS1
Ukraine vs. Belgium: June 26, 12 p.m. on Fox
Group F
Matches include:
Turkey vs. Georgia: June 18, 12 p.m.
Portugal vs. Czechia: June 18, 3 p.m. on Fox
Georgia vs. Czechia: June 22, 9 a.m.
Turkey vs. Portugal: June 22, 12 p.m. on Fox
Georgia vs. Portugal: June 26, 3 p.m. on Fox
Czechia vs. Turkey: June 26, 3 p.m. on FS1
Knockout Stage Schedule
Round of 16
The knockout rounds commence on June 29:
2A vs. 2B: June 29, 12 p.m. on FS1
1A vs. 2C: June 29, 3 p.m. on Fox
1C vs. 3D/E/F: June 30, 12 p.m. on Fox
1B vs. 3A/D/E/F: June 30, 3 p.m. on Fox
2D vs. 2E: July 1, 12 p.m. on FS1
1F vs. 3A/B/C: July 1, 3 p.m. on Fox
1E vs. 3A/B/C/D: July 2, 12 p.m. on FS1
1D vs. 2F: July 2, 3 p.m. on Fox
Quarterfinals
Quarterfinal matches are scheduled for July 5 and 6:
TBD vs. TBD: July 5, 12 p.m. on Fox
TBD vs. TBD: July 5, 3 p.m. on Fox
TBD vs. TBD: July 6, 12 p.m. on Fox
TBD vs. TBD: July 6, 3 p.m. on Fox
Semifinals
The semifinals will see the last four teams battle for a spot in the final:
TBD vs. TBD: July 9, 3 p.m. on Fox
TBD vs. TBD: July 10, 3 p.m. on Fox
Final
The grand finale will take place on July 14:
TBD vs. TBD: 3 p.m. on Fox
Fans can catch all the action live, and for free, on Fubo. With football's greatest talents on display and unexpected twists bound to occur, Euro 2024 promises to be an unforgettable showcase of Europe's finest.