Best & Worst Euro 2024 Stadiums, Ranked

The 51 matches at Euro 2024 will be played at 10 venues across Germany, nine of which hosted matches at World Cup 2006. Online sports betting will most likely surge during Euro 2024 with England as the pre-tournament favourite. 

Soccer betting odds have France and Germany as the second and third favourites. 

Germany plays Scotland in Friday’s tournament opener at Munich Football Arena, known as Allianz Arena for Bayern Munich matches. 

However, due to the prohibition of sponsorships at Euro 2024, each stadium is referred to by an alternative name. 

Ranked one through 10, here’s a look at the Euro 2024 venues.

Best & Worst Euro 2024 Stadiums, Ranked

1. Munich Football Arena (Allianz Stadium) — Munich

The Munich Football Arena, home of Bayern Munich, will host the opener between Germany and Scotland. The stadium opened in 2005 and was originally shared by Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich before the latter sold its share due to financial issues. 

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It hosted several Euro 2020 matches and was one of the venues at the 2006 World Cup. Its capacity is 66,000, second most of the host venues. 

The following games will also be played there: 

• Romania vs. Ukraine (June 17)
• Slovenia vs. Serbia (June 20)
• Denmark vs. Serbia (June 25)
• Round of 16 match (July 2)
• Semifinal match (July 9)

2. Olympiastadion (Allianz Stadium) — Berlin

Opened in 1936 under Nazi rule, Olympiastadion is steeped in history. It was renovated in 2004 and is home to each season’s German Cup final. Hertha Berlin, currently playing in the second division, also plays home games at the iconic stadium.

It has a capacity of 71,000, the most at Euro 2024. It hosted the 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France and the 2015 Champions League final, and it will also host the Euro 2024 final on July 14. 

The following games will be played at the Olympiastadion:

• Spain vs. Croatia (June 15)
• Poland vs. Austria (June 21)
• Netherlands vs. Austria (June 25)
• Round of 16 match (June 29)
• Quarterfinal match (July 6)
• Euro 2024 final (July 14)

3. Leipzig Stadium (Red Bull Arena) — Leipzig

Leipzig Arena, built on the site of the largest stadium in East Germany with a capacity of over 100,000, was rebuilt and opened in 2004. It has a state-of-the-art retractable roof and was originally built for the 2006 World Cup. 

Leipzig didn’t take control of the stadium until 2010 when they renamed it Red Bull Arena. For Euro 2024, it will be known as Leipzig Stadium. 

The following games will be played at the Leipzig Stadium:

• Portugal vs. Czech Republic (June 18)
• Netherlands vs. France (June 21)
• Croatia vs. Italy (June 24)
• Round of 16 match (July 2)

4. Volksparkstadion — Hamburg

Opened in 1953, Volksparkstadion hosted games at the 1988 European Championship and the 1974 and 2006 World Cups. It underwent comprehensive renovations from 1998 to 2000 and is situated in an expansive park, one of the more appealing facets of the stadium, which holds 49,000. 

Volksparkstadion is the home of second-division Hamburger SV. It was also the temporary home for Shakhtar Donetsk earlier in the 2023-24 season. The Ukrainian side couldn’t play at home due to the ongoing Russian invasion. 

The following games will be played at Volksparkstadion:

• Poland vs. Netherlands (June 16)
• Croatia vs. Albania (June 19)
• Georgia vs. Czech Republic (June 22)
• Czech Republic vs. Turkey (June 26)
• Quarterfinal match (July 5)

5. BVB Stadion Dortmund (Westfalenstadion, Signal Iduna Park) — Dortmund

Home of Borussia Dortmund, BVB Stadion Dortmund is one of the more renowned German stadiums globally. It is home to the loud Yellow Wall, a cacophonous, rumbling standing-only section behind the goal. The stadium is known to reverberate and shake when the Dortmund faithful are at their most raucous. 

The stadium has a capacity of more than 81,000 for Dortmund matches but will hold about 62,000 fans for Euro 2024 matches with the standing section turned into rows of seats. Euro 2024 venues are not permitted to have standing-only sections. It opened in 1974 but has been renovated consistently throughout the years, all smaller, incremental projects. 

The following games will also be played at BVB Stadion:

• Italy vs. Albania (June 15)
• Turkey vs. Georgia (June 18)
• Turkey vs. Portugal (June 22)
• France vs. Poland (June 25)
• Round of 16 match (June 29)
• Semifinal match (July 10)

6. Arena AufSchalke — Gelsenkirchen 

Opened in 2001, Arena AufSchalke featured a stunning retractable roof and a pitch that can be moved in and out for concerts and other entertainment. It is home to Schalke, who play football in the German second division. 

It hosted 2006 World Cup matches and the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, which featured José Mourinho’s first Champions League victory as FC Porto’s head coach. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will also stop at the stadium after Euro 2024.

The following games will also be played at Arena AufSchalke:

• Serbia vs. England (June 16)
• Spain vs. Italy (June 20)
• Georgia vs. Portugal (June 26)
• Round of 16 match (June 30)

7. Cologne Stadium (RheinEnergieStadion) — Cologne 

The oldest venue at Euro 2024, Cologne Stadium, was opened in 1923. It was fully renovated from 1972 to 195 and from 2002 to 2004, the last of which to ensure it was up to snuff for World Cup 2006 matches. It also hosted the women’s World Cup final. 

It has a capacity of 43,000 and is home to FC Koln, who was relegated and will play in the second division in 2024-25. 

The following games will also be played at Cologne Stadium:

• Hungary vs. Switzerland (June 15)
• Scotland vs. Switzerland (June 19)
• Belgium vs. Romania (June 22)
• England vs. Slovenia (June 25)
• Round of 16 match (June 30)

8. Frankfurt Arena (Waldstadion) — Frankfurt

Frankfurt Arena, built in 1925, is the second-oldest stadium of the 10 host venues. Renovations between 2002 and 2005 prepared the stadium for hosting World Cup 2006 matches. It’s the home of Eintracht Frankfurt, who won the Europa League in 2022. 

It will host Germany’s third group-stage match against Switzerland. 

The stadium is referred to as Deutsche Bank Park for Bundesliga matches and holds 47,000 people. 

The following games will also be played at Frankfurt Arena:

• Belgium vs. Slovakia (June 17)
• Denmark vs. England (June 20)
• Switzerland vs. Germany (June 23)
• Slovakia vs. Romania (June 26)
• Round of 16 match (July 1)

9. Stuttgart Arena (MHP Arena) — Stuttgart 

Stuttgart Arena, with a capacity of 51,000, was originally opened in 1933 but has been renovated several times over the years. It has had various names and hosted several high-profile games, including the 1974 and 2006 World Cups and the 1988 European Championship. 

It is home to VfB Stuttgart and has a capacity of 51,000. 

The following games will also be played at Stuttgart Arena:

• Slovenia vs. Denmark (June 16)
• Germany vs. Hungary (June 19)
• Scotland vs. Hungary (June 23)
• Ukraine vs. Belgium (June 26)
• Quarterfinal match (July 5)

10. Dusseldorf Arena — Dusseldorf  

Dusseldorf Arena hosted the Invictus Games and is one of the smaller venues. It has a capacity of about 47,000 and is the only stadium of the 10 that didn’t host any World Cup 2006 matches. 

It opened in 2004 and is home to Fortuna Dusseldorf, who play in the second division. They were on the cusp of earning promotion to the Bundesliga but tossed away a 3-0 lead in the promotion/relegation playoff against Bochum.  

The following games will also be played at Dusseldorf Arena:

• Austria vs. France (June 17)
• Slovakia vs. Ukraine (June 21)
• Albania va. Spain (June 24)
• Round of 16 match (July 1)
• Quarterfinal match (July 6)