When does Euro 2024 start? Date of opening game and opening ceremony

Cameron Smith

• 26 Mar 2024 22:36 GMT
• 3 min read

The 2024 European Championship begins in just a few months and all 24 nations are now preparing for the tournament.

Georgia, Ukraine and Poland became the final three countries to seal their place at Euro 2024 on 26 March, thanks to their wins in the three play-off finals.

As a result, the countdown to Euro 2024 has now really started.

The tournament takes place from June to July, with Germany as the host nation, but when is the opening game and when is the opening ceremony scheduled for?

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When is the Euro 2024 opening ceremony?

The Euro 2024 opening ceremony will take place at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on 14 June.

When is the opening match of Euro 2024?

Hosts Germany take on Scotland in the opening game of the tournament. The match is scheduled to be played in Munich on 14 June, with kick-off at 21:00 local time.

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When is the Euro 2024 final?

The Euro 2024 final will take place on 14 July. The Olympiastadion Berlin will host the match.

What is the Euro 2024 group draw?

The Euro 2024 draw took place on Saturday 2 December in Hamburg. There were four ‘Pots’, with each final group consisting of one team from each of the four ‘Pots.’

There are six different groups, with the top two automatically advancing into the knockout stages, as well as the four best third-place finishers.

What are the groups?