June is expected to be an exciting time for European soccer fans as the highly anticipated UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, the 17^th Edition of the UEFA European Championship, kicks off June 14^th. This prestigious competition is set to showcase star-studded line-ups, jaw-dropping matches, and iconic moments for fans around the world. As soccer enthusiasts gear up to support their favourite teams and players who made it past the qualifiers, it’s important to know the key details surrounding the tournament. Here’s all the essential facts that every fan should be aware of going into the UEFA Euro 2024 tomorrow!

UEFA Euro 2024 Schedule

Euro 2024 starts on Friday, June 14^th, with the group stage running until Wednesday, June 26^th. The knockouts will take place from Saturday, June 29^th, with the finals held on Sunday, July 14^th in Berlin. Germany has been selected as the host country for this year’s tournament, with matches set to take place in cities across the country. As the host nation, Germany is seeded in Group A and will occupy position A1; they will therefore play in the opening match – against Scotland – at the Munich Football Arena. Euro 2024 will showcase some of Germany’s most renowned stadiums across 10 host cities: Dortmund, Hamberg, Berlin, Leipzig, Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Gelsenkirchen. For more details on the dates, times, and locations of each match, click here.

How to Watch UEFA Euro 2024

The full drama of UEFA EURO 2024 is available to watch throughout the world thanks to UEFA's official broadcast partners. Fans can find their local UEFA EURO 2024 broadcaster(s) here. For fans who want to experience the action live, tickets for Euro 2024 are available for purchase through official channels, including the UEFA website and authorized ticket vendors. Find more information on purchasing tickets here. 

UEFA Euro 2024 Format

The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament will feature 24 national teams competing in a month-long tournament to determine the European champions. The format will be the same as for UEFA EURO 2020 – the top two teams from each group of four will qualify for the round of 16, along with the four best third-place teams. The tournament will then follow a one-leg knock-out format until the champion is crowned in the final on July 14^th in Berlin.

UEFA Euro 2024 Anthem

The Euro 2024 official song, also known as the tournament anthem, captures the essence of the championship as a whole and evokes feelings of excitement and passion among soccer fans around the world. Italian DJ group Meduza, American pop-rock stars OneRepublic, and German pop icon Kim Petras have come together to create the track. The song is expertly crafted to merge the “Italian group’s much-loved anathematic house production, OneRepublic’s compelling soundscapes, and Petra’s pop expertise” into an anthem that can be danced or sung along to in stadiums or living rooms. It also acts as a celebration for fans of music and soccer alike.

UEFA Euro 2024 Adidas Ball

The official Adidas Euro 2024 ball is known as Fussballliebe, which is German for ‘love of football’. The design incorporates illustrations of each of the stadiums being used for the tournament featured on the ball, alongside the name of each host city. The sustainable make-up of the ball is created from layers of corn fibers, sugar cane, and wood pulp, alongside rubber, recycled paper, and water-based ink. The creators have masterfully curated a ball made from more bio-based materials than any other previous Adidas match ball in history! The ball will also use Adidas’ connected ball technology to send data in real time to officials, helping to produce faster offside and handball decisions.

Key Players & Teams

The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament will showcase some of the world’s best talent in European football, with legends and rising stars representing their respective national teams on the grandest stage. Some team favourites already predicted to make it far in the tournament are England, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, and Scotland. From Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane, to Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski, the tournament will feature many talented players capable of taking their team to glory. Lewandowski is now 35 years old and yet is still among the most lethal strikers in Europe. Ronaldo still holds the record for most international goals scored of all time. Mbappe has taken his national team to greatness, winning a World Cup and UEFA Nations League, as well as reaching another World Cup final, at just 25 years old. Kane scored 44 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions during his debut season for Bayern Munich. These are just some of the key players we can’t wait to see in the upcoming tournament. For more information on Euro 2024 Favourites to Win, check out our blog post.

Now that you’ve read our ultimate fan guide to the UEFA Euro 2024, you’re officially ready to tune into tomorrow’s big event! Be sure to stay up to date on the upcoming match times, so you won’t risk missing a single moment of soccer history in the making. Show support for your favourite national team and players with our wide selection of team merch and officially licensed Euro 2024 trading cards and stickers.