We’ve made it to another European Championship, and this time, it truly feels special.

EURO 2020 didn’t have that major tournament feeling due to COVID-19 restrictions, and we didn’t even leave the UK for our three matches.

But now, we’re heading to Germany, and it’s predicted that over 100,000 of the Tartan Army will be there.

England have qualified too. England fans are used to qualifying, so this article may not be as useful. However, there are some tips to guide your planning if you’re heading to Germany.

Let’s get to it. Here is a complete guide to the tournament draw, the schedule, the venues and travel information.

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EURO 2024 Draw

The EURO 2024 draw will take place at 17:00 GMT on Saturday the 2nd of December, 2023. You can watch it live on UEFA.com or the UEFA EURO 2024 app.

The tournament will feature 24 nations divided into six groups of four teams. Group winners, runners-up and the four best third-placed teams will advance into the round of 16.

The seeding for these groups will be based on each nation’s rankings from qualification.

Hosts Germany will automatically occupy pot 1, and Portugal, France, Spain, Belgium and England will join them.

Hungary, Turkey, Romania, Denmark, Albania and Austria are confirmed in pot 2.

Netherlands, Scotland, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Czech Republic are confirmed in pot 3.

Italy, Serbia, and Switzerland will be alongside the three play-off winners, those play-offs are scheduled to be played in March 2024.

Nations will be drawn to specific positions within their respective groups, and these positions will determine their fixtures and venues.

For example, Group A will have positions A1 to A4, Group B will have B1 to B4, and so on.

Germany is the only nation already assigned a position, A1.

Scotland and England could be anything from A2 to E4, but we will find out groups, fixtures and locations on the evening of Saturday the 2nd of December.

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Berlin

EURO 2024 Matches in Berlin

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Berlin 

Olympiastadion Berlin

The Olympiastadion, the largest stadium at EURO 2024 with a capacity of 70,000, will host three group matches and three knockout matches, including the Final.

Originally constructed for the 1936 Olympics, this venue has been the site of matches during the 1974 World Cup, 2006 World Cup, 2011 Women’s World Cup, and the 2015 Champions League Final.

Moreover, it has been the venue for every DFB Pokal (German Cup) Final since 1985 and is the home stadium for Bundesliga 2 side Hertha Berlin.

Situated just 10km from the Brandenburg Gate and Berlin’s main train station (Hauptbahnhof), the stadium is easily accessible by metro, taking approximately 30 minutes from Berlin city centre. Alternatively, a taxi ride will get you there in around 20 minutes.

Travelling to Berlin

An easy one to get to, there are direct flights from Manchester, Bristol, London, Nottingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham and Southampton.

For the Scots, there are two daily flights from Edinburgh to Berlin, and one from Glasgow every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

If you want a very different option, you can fly to Poznan and catch a three-hour train to Berlin. Direct flights to Poznan are available from London, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh.

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Cologne

EURO 2024 Matches in Cologne

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Cologne 

RheinEnergieStadion (Cologne Stadium)

This stadium is one of the smallest at EURO 2024 and will host four group matches and one knockout game.

The RheinEnergieStadion was rebuilt for the 2006 World Cup, where it hosted five matches, including the 2-2 draw between England and Sweden.

It’s the home ground of FC Koln and has been the venue for every Women’s German Cup Final (DFB Pokal Frauen) since the 2009/10 season.

The stadium is located just over 6km from Cologne’s city centre and can be reached in 15 minutes by tram from Neumarkt station.

If you prefer to take a taxi or drive, it’s a 15-minute journey.

Travelling to Cologne

Eurowings have daily flights from Edinburgh to Cologne.

Daily direct flights are also available from Manchester with Ryanair.

There are two weekly flights from Bristol to Cologne, one on Wednesday and one on Sunday.

There are plenty of options from London.

If you want an alternative option, Cologne is just a 30-minute train from Dusseldorf and approximately 90 minutes from Frankfurt.

It’s also only two and a half hours by train from Amsterdam, with direct services available daily.

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Dortmund

EURO 2024 Matches in Dortmund

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Dortmund 

Signal Iduna Park (BVB Stadion Dortmund)

Signal Iduna Park, one of the most iconic stadiums in European football, will serve as the venue for four group stage matches and two knockout matches during EURO 2024.

With an official capacity of 66,000, it ranks among the largest venues at the championships.

Originally constructed for the 1974 World Cup, Signal Iduna Park has undergone several renovations over the years. It hosted four matches during the 1974 World Cup, including Scotland’s 2-0 victory over Zaire.

During the 2006 World Cup, the stadium saw action in six matches, including the semi-final clash between Germany and Italy.

Scotland’s most recent visit to Signal Iduna Park was in September 2014 during the opening qualifier for EURO 2016, which they narrowly lost 2-1.

The stadium is located just 3km from the city centre and is easily accessible from Dortmund’s central station, requiring only a five-minute train ride followed by a short walk to the stadium.

Alternatively, it’s walkable in approximately 45 minutes, or you can reach it by taxi in around 10 minutes.

Travelling to Dortmund

London Stansted is the only airport that you can fly direct to Dortmund from the UK.

However, Dortmund is very easy to get to by train from Dusseldorf and Cologne. It’s also not far from Frankfurt:

• Just under one hour from Dusseldorf
• 90 minutes from Cologne
• Just over two and a half hours from Frankfurt

For an alternative route, you can also reach Dortmund fairly easily from Amsterdam by train in around two and a half hours.

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Dusseldorf

EURO 2024 Matches in Dusseldorf

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Dusseldorf 

The Merkur Spiel-Arena (Dusseldorf Arena)

The Merkur Spiel-Arena, also known as the Dusseldorf Arena, serves as the home ground for Fortuna Dusseldorf in Bundesliga 2.

With an official capacity just over 54,000, including some standing areas, it’s been adjusted to accommodate 47,000 spectators for EURO 2024 matches.

While the Dusseldorf Arena hasn’t hosted matches in major football tournaments, it has been the venue for numerous international matches since its opening in 2004.

Situated 5km from Dusseldorf’s historic centre and almost 7km from the main railway station (Hauptbahnhof), the stadium is easily accessible by metro, taking roughly 15 to 20 minutes. The Merkur Spiel Arena/Messe Nord station is the final stop on the line.

Travelling to Dusseldorf

There are four host venues within an hour’s train ride of Dusseldorf, making it a great location for supporters. It’s also one of Germany’s party cities…

There are direct flights available from Edinburgh, Birmingham, London, Manchester and Newcastle.

Every day from Edinburgh, every day from London, most days from Manchester and Birmingham, and every Monday and Friday from Newcastle.

Dusseldorf is easily accessible from Amsterdam, there are direct trains that take just over two hours from the Dutch capital.

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Frankfurt

EURO 2024 Matches in Frankfurt

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Frankfurt 

Deutsche Bank Park (Waldstadion)

Deutsche Bank Park, also known as Waldstadion and home to Eintracht Frankfurt, will be the venue for four group matches and one knockout match during EURO 2024.

This historic stadium, originally built in 1925, underwent significant renovations ahead of the 1974 World Cup. It played host to five matches during that tournament, including 0-0 and 1-1 draws for Scotland against Brazil and Yugoslavia, respectively.

Over the years, Deutsche Bank Park has also hosted two matches from EURO 1988, five from the 2006 World Cup, and four from the 2011 Women’s World Cup. It hosted the two recent NFL matches in Germany.

The stadium is 6km from the city centre and is easily accessible by public transport, including bus or train.

The S-Bahn journey from the main railway station (Hauptbahnhof) takes approximately 20 minutes, while a taxi ride typically takes around 15 minutes.

If you’re arriving directly from the airport, a direct train will get you there in just 20 minutes.

Travelling to Frankfurt

Frankfurt is one of the easiest places to fly to.

There are direct flights available from Edinburgh, London, Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham

As an example, there are three flights per day from Edinburgh, one from Newcastle, and four from Manchester.

You won’t be short of options to Frankfurt, and it is a central point for most other venues.

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Gelsenkirchen

EURO 2024 Matches in Gelsenkirchen

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Gelsenkirchen 

The Veltins-Arena (AufSchalke)

The Veltins-Arena, also known as AufSchalke, is the home stadium of Bundesliga 2 side Schalke 04 and has an official capacity of 62,000 for domestic matches, but only 50,000 for EURO 2024.

The multi-purpose arena was opened in August 2021 and features a retractable roof and a slide-out pitch.

Five 2006 World Cup matches were played at the Arena AufSchalke.

You are recommended to either get a taxi or a tram to the stadium from Gelsenkirchen city centre. The tram takes around 15 minutes, a taxi will cost no more than €15.

Travelling to Gelsenkirchen

Probably not top of many people’s lists to stay, Gelsenkirchen is an industrial city with a population of just 260,000 people.

There is no airport, however, the nearest is Dusseldorf which is only 34.1km away.

As part of the North Rhine Westphalia cluster of host cities, Gelsenkirchen is easily accessible by train from Cologne, Dusseldorf, and Dortmund:

• 1 hour and 10 minutes from Cologne
• 45 minutes from Dusseldorf
• 30 minutes from Dortmund

It’s also just over two hours and 30 minutes by train from Frankfurt.

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Hamburg

EURO 2024 Matches in Hamburg

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Hamburg 

The Volkparkstadion

The Volkparkstadion in Hamburg, home to Bundesliga 2 side Hamburger SV, has a domestic capacity of 57,000 but only 51,500 for EURO 2024 matches.

Originally opened in 1953, the stadium underwent significant upgrades in 2000. It has played host to matches in three major tournaments: the 1974 World Cup (three matches), EURO 1988 (one match), and the 2006 World Cup (five matches).

The Volkparkstadion was also the venue for the 2010 Europa League Final between Atletico Madrid and Fulham.

The stadium is just over 7km from Hamburg’s city centre, the stadium is easily accessible via the overground metro (S-Bahn). The Stellingen and Eidelstedt stops are the closest, located just a 15-minute walk from the stadium.

Travelling to Hamburg

Germany’s second-largest city, but biggest stag do capital, Hamburg will undoubtedly be at the top of most supporters’ lists as the place to be.

There are direct flights from London, Edinburgh and Manchester.

Edinburgh flights are every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

There are plenty of daily options to Hamburg from London, from either Stanstead, Heathrow or Gatwick.

Flights from Manchester are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with EasyJet.

Hamburg is only one hour and 45 minutes by direct train from Berlin.

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Leipzig

EURO 2024 Matches in Leipzig

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Leipzig 

The Red Bull Arena (Leipzig Stadium)

The Red Bull Arena, also known as the Leipzig Stadium, is home to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig and has a capacity of 42,000.

The stadium was opened in 2004 and hosted four matches during the FIFA World Cup in 2006.

It features a state-of-the-art roof with integrated floodlights and is designed to deliver outstanding acoustics, making it a preferred venue for hosting music concerts in Germany.

The stadium is only 2km from the city centre, so supporters can walk or take the tram, which only takes seven minutes from the main train station (Leipzig Hbf).

Travelling to Leipzig

The only direct flights from the UK are from London Stansted every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Leipzig can easily be reached by train from Berlin in around 90 minutes.

An alternative option is flying to Prague, you can reach Leipzig by train in around four hours.

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Munich

EURO 2024 Matches in Munich

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Munich 

Allianz Arena (Munich Football Arena)

The Allianz Arena, another iconic European stadium, is the second-largest venue at EURO 2024.

It’s set to host the opening match, three more group matches, and two knockout games.

The Allianz Arena hosted six matches during the 2006 World Cup and four matches during EURO 2020. That makes it the first stadium ever to host games in back-to-back European Championships.

It’s also where the 2012 Champions League Final took place, with Chelsea famously beating Bayern Munich on penalties.

While the Allianz Arena is a bit outside Munich’s city centre, around 10km away, it’s still easy to get to.

You can hop on the metro, about a 30-minute ride from Munich’s city centre at Marienplatz. After that, it’s just a 15-minute walk from the nearest station to the stadium, Frottmaning.

If you prefer a taxi, it’ll get you there in roughly 20 minutes from the city centre.

Travelling to Munich

EasyJet has three flights per week from Edinburgh to Munich – every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Lufthansa has three direct flights from Manchester every day, and EasyJet offers one every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

There are multiple daily options from London Heathrow or Gatwick. You can also fly direct to Munich from Birmingham.

An alternative route to Munich, outside of Germany, is Vienna. The Austrian capital is 403km from Munich and can be done by train in around four hours.

Direct flights are available to Vienna from Edinburgh, Manchester and London.

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Stuttgart

EURO 2024 Matches in Stuttgart

⚡My Euro 2024 tips for the matches in Stuttgart 

MHP Arena (Stuttgart Arena)

The MHP Arena, home to Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart, will host five matches during EURO 2024.

This stadium served as a venue for matches in the 1974 World Cup, 2006 World Cup, and has hosted two European Cup Finals.

Additionally, it hosted two matches during EURO 1988, including Ireland’s memorable 1-0 victory over England.

Originally built in 1897, the MHP Arena has undergone five renovations and expansions over the years and will have a capacity of 54,000 for EURO 2024.

The MHP Arena is located just under 5km from the city centre and Stuttgart’s main railway station.

You can reach it by S-Bahn in approximately 30 minutes from the main railway station (Hauptbahnhof), followed by a 0.7km walk from the nearest station, Neckarpark.

Alternatively, you can take a train to Bad Cannstatt station, a shorter train journey that involves a longer walk, taking roughly 25 minutes (one mile).

A taxi ride from the centre of Stuttgart will typically take around 12 minutes.

Travelling to Stuttgart

There are no direct flights from anywhere in Scotland to Stuttgart.

The only direct flights from the UK are from London, there are plenty of options every day from London Heathrow with either Ryanair or Eurowings.

Stuttgart is only a 90-minute train from Frankfurt and two hours from Munich.

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