According to CCTV5 program list (January 3, 2024), the 2024 European Football Championship, commonly known as the 2024 European Cup, or Euro 2024 for short, is the 17th quadrennial European Football Championship, organized by the European Football Federation. The event will be held by Germany on June 14, 2024
According to CCTV5 program list (January 3, 2024), the 2024 European Football Championship, commonly known as the 2024 European Cup, or Euro 2024 for short, is the 17th quadrennial European Football Championship, organized by the European Football Federation. The tournament will be held by Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024, which is the fourth large-scale tournament in Germany after the 1988 European Football Championship, the 1974 and 2006 World Cup. Germany welcomes fans from all over the world, especially from China, to witness this football feast together.
The European Cup will be held in 10 world-class stadiums in Germany, from the Olympic Stadium in Berlin to the People's Park Stadium in Hamburg. It involves ten German cities: Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. These cities not only have excellent football culture, but also have rich historical and cultural heritage, which is worthy of fans' exploration and appreciation after watching the game.
The final of this European Cup will be held at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 14, 2024. This is a historic stadium, which has hosted the final of the 1936 Olympic Games, the 1974 and 2006 World Cup football matches, and the final of the 2015 European Champions League. With a capacity of 74461 people, this stadium is the largest stadium in Germany and one of the largest stadiums in Europe. This stadium has a unique design, with a translucent roof, which can be opened or closed according to the needs of the weather and activities. This stadium has a warm atmosphere and is a paradise for football fans.
There are 24 teams participating in this European Cup, which are divided into six groups, with four teams in each group. The schedule of group matches will be announced at the beginning of 2022, when 60 matches will be played in 10 stadiums in 10 cities. The top two of the group matches and the third of the four best performers will be promoted to the knockout match, which will start from the 1/8 final and continue to the final. The schedule of the knockout match will be announced in December 2023, when 15 matches will be played in 8 stadiums in 8 cities.
Tickets for this European Cup will be drawn on October 3, 2023. Fans can apply through the official website of UEFA. Tickets for each match are divided into four price levels, namely 50 euros, 125 euros, 195 euros and 295 euros. Tickets for the finals cost 95 euros, 295 euros, 595 euros and 945 euros. Fans can choose appropriate tickets according to their own budget and preferences. Fans can also choose to buy package tickets to follow the team or the city to enjoy more benefits and convenience.
There are 11 official sponsors of this European Cup, including BMW, Coca Cola, Unilever, Heidelberg Cement, Siemens, Adidas, Nike, MasterCard, Audi, Vodafone and Budweiser. These sponsors will provide various services and products for this European Cup, so that fans can enjoy a better experience of watching the game. The official mascot of this European Cup is a black, red and gold lion named "Fritz", which represents the German flag and the enthusiasm of football.
This European Cup will be a wonderful football feast and a cultural exchange. Germany welcomes fans from all over the world, especially from China, to witness this football event together. CCTV5 will bring you live broadcast and commentary of this European Cup. Please pay attention.