Berlin Euro 2024 fixtures, tickets, stadium fan zones and more

Our host city focus shines the spotlight on Berlin Euro 2024. Its stadium, the Olympiastadion, is one of the world's most historic football venues.

But, just in case you are not familiar with the ground, this article will take a deep dive into the facility and ensure you know everything there is to know about the Olympiastadion ahead of the Euro 2024 finals between Spain and England.

Berlin Euro 2024: What to expect

Key Berlin Euro 2024 stadium facts

• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Year Opened: 1936
• Capacity: 74, 475 (71,000 for international and European matches)

This stadium is no stranger to hosting big events. It has been the venue for every German Cup Final since 1985 and hosted the World Cup Final in 2006 when Italy beat France on penalties. It was also the venue for the 2015 Champions League Final when Barcelona beat Juventus by a 3-1 scoreline.

A brief history of the Olympiastadion

The Olympiastadion in Berlin was of course built to host the 1936 Summer Olympics, when it was thought that over 100,000 people packed into the venue.

Since then, the stadium has undergone multiple renovations and has settled at around 25,000 fewer seats than its original capacity.

For the World Cup 2006, the refreshed Olympiastadion was used as a symbol of unified Berlin and also saw Usain Bolt beat the 100m and 200m records at the 2009 World Athletics championships.

As well as athletics, the Olympiastadion is home to Hertha Berlin and also hosts other large music and sporting events.

How many games will Berlin host at Euro 2024?

The stadium will host a total of six matches at the tournament across a variety of different stages including the final. Those fixtures are as follows (all times are local):

Group Stage

• Spain v Croatia – June 15 – 6pm
• Poland v Austria – June 21 – 6pm
• Netherlands v Austria – June 25 – 6pm

Round of 16

• Switzerland vs Italy – June 29 – 6pm.

Quarter-final

• Netherlands vs Turkey – July 6 – 9pm

Final

• Spain vs England – July 14 – 9pm
• On the day of the Euro 2024 final match set to be played at the Berlin Olympiastadion, gates will open at 18:00.

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Olympiastadion Euro 2024 group stage matches:

The first match at the Olympiastadion ended with Spain defeating Croatia 3-0, thanks to goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal. T

This was followed by Austria's impressive 3-1 victory against Poland six days later, cementing their place as the main Euro 2024 underdogs. They were back at the same stadium for their final group game against the Netherlands, winning 3-2, thanks to a late winner Marcel Sabitzer.

Austria were unable to continue this form in the knockout stages, losing to Turkey in the Round of 16, which was played in Leipzig.

Olympiastadion Euro 2024 knockout matches

The first knockout match played at the Olympiastadion was between Switzerland and Italy. The reigning Champions Italy struggled throughout and exited the competition with a 2-0 defeat. Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas were the goalscorers for Switzerland.

On 6th July, the Netherlands booked their place in the semi-final following a 2-1 victory against Turkey in Berlin. They will now face England on Wednesday evening for a chance to play in the final.

Spain vs England: Euro 2024 finals at the Olympiastadion

Spain and England have a date with destiny at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. They have emerged as the best of the best so far and will be locked in for a battle of titans at the iconic stadium in Berlin.

Spain have recorded a perfect run, winning all their six games from six assignments in the 2024 European Championship. On the other hand, England have come this far without a defeat, winning four of their six games to this end. The Three Lions looked shaky along the way, especially when they 0-0 against Slovenia in the final group stage match following another draw in the second game of the tournament against Denmark that ended 1-1.

With two clean sheets from six games so far, England head coach Gareth Southgate is expected to make some adjustments to his backline. The Three Lions have looked shaky in defending setpieces, so mistakes against Spain would be costly in the final game of the tournament.

Spain have looked strong all around, kept clean sheets in all their three group stage matches and scored at least two goals in each of their knockout games. A 4-1 victory over Georgia in the round of 16 set the mood for another massive 2-1 over the Euro 2024 hosts.

Spain's victory over France in the semi-finals was seen as a strong statement going into the finals as they did it in the first half. For England, the story was the same as the Three Lions rode seemed to struggle in regular time but Ole Watkins's late low drive that secure them a place in the finals was yet again a strong statement on resilience.

Rules at Allianz Arena for Berlin Euro 2024

UEFA states that even if you are a regular visitor to the ground it could operate differently than usual. There are several stadium rules for the site outlined by the organisation ahead of the tournament, which are as follows:

• No bags greater than the size of A4 will be permitted within the premises
• Only power banks no larger than your phone will be allowed inside the ground
• A valid form of ID upon entry is mandatory
• No professional cameras or cane umbrellas (regular collapsable umbrellas will be permitted)
• Smoking of any kind including the use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes is strictly not allowed

Euro 2024 Mobile tickets at the Olympiastadion, Berlin

In this year's European Championship, the governing body UEFA has continued to emphasise the need for mobile tickets, noting that printed versions will be invalidated at entry points.

All you need to do to avoid inconveniences at the entry point is ensure your UEFA EURO 2024 ticketing app is up to date for ticket download once they are dispatched.  In cases where you have multiple group tickets, you should distribute them to the respective recipients before leaving for the Berlin Euro 2024.

Matchday travel for Berlin Euro 2024

Sustainability is a massive goal of UEFA's at this tournament, and as such, all fans travelling in Germany on, or indeed before matchday, have been urged to opt for public transport over other methods such as driving. Please note there will be no parking available around the stadium on matchdays.

Thankfully, any supporters with a ticket for a match taking place at the Olympiastadion are granted a 36-hour travel pass at no additional cost for the entire VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) network. The pass is activated from 6am on matchday until 6pm.

Public transport in England is notoriously unreliable and to be honest, pretty useless, but in Germany, it is the complete opposite. An influx of fans during Euro 2024 could potentially affect its reliability, but a rough guideline for some key journey travel times within Berlin are as follows:

• Airport to stadium  – 60 minutes
• Airport to central station – 35 minutes
• Central station to Fan Zone – 20 minutes walk
• Central station to the stadium – 30 minutes

Food and Beverage at the Olympiastadion for Euro 2024 match goers

With your ticket for Euro 2024 matches at the Olympiastadion, Berlin ready, the next question is where will you dine and drink? First off, we recommend cashless transactions for more convenience once you arrive in the German city, so whether you have a debit or credit card, carry it along.

You can also explore the use of cashless payments such as Alipay +, although there is no guarantee such an option will be available at the Berlin Olympiastadion.

Berlin Euro 2024 Fan Zone

For those going to Berlin for the European Championships, you should be aware of the two most important Fan Zones in the city: Fan Zone Brandenburger and Fan Zone Reichstag.

Starting with Fan Zone Reichstag, there will be a maximum of 10,000. It is free to enter the Fan Zone and fans aged 14 years and below must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a large screen showing all the 51 Euro 2024 matches, not to mention the availability of both local and international cuisines.

Fan Zone Brandenburger Tor is another spectacular place to explore during the Euro 2024 in Berlin. Thousands of fans and big screens will showcase selected European Championship matches at Fan Zone Brandenburger. Brandenburger Gate is popular for being the best selfie spot in the city, thanks to the world's largest goalpost. Most importantly, Fan Zone Brandenburger is located in Platz des 18, Marz.

Disabled facilities at Allianz Arena

Despite its age, the Olympiastadion has plenty of accessibility features for those who require extra support to enjoy the games.

For those that require accessible parking spaces, permits are available to be requested during the ticket application process, although these are not guaranteed and are on a first-come-first-served basis.

Audio-descriptive commentary for those with vision impairments will also be provided at the ground, the exact details of which will be released closer to the tournament.

Moreover, you are advised to book wheelchair spaces at Allianz Arena in advance to avoid challenges with movements on matchday as there is likely to be overcrowding. We recommend contacting the Mobility Service Center for guidance in case you experience challenges along the way. They should help with issues related to alighting from the train, boarding and transferring.

Finally, there is also a wheelchair loan service in place at the stadium and several accessibility-dedicated volunteers will be able to assist your needs on the day.

We hope everyone visiting the Olympiastadion has a memorable and pleasant experience during their time in Germany.