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

Our latest host city focus ahead of Euro 2024 is the beautiful city of Stuttgart in southwest Germany.

Although Stuttgart's main football team, VFB Stuttgart, have struggled in recent seasons, they have enjoyed a resurgence in the Bundesliga this campaign and are set to be back in the Champions League next season. The city has caught football fever again and its stadium – the MHPArena – is ready to host plenty of international action this summer.

The MHPArena is far from the most recognisable stadium in Germany, but if you want to learn more, you're in the right place.

Here is everything you need to know about the stadium and the city of Stuttgart.

Opening game at Stuttgart Euro 2024 doesn't disappoint

The goals may have been lacking during Denmark and Slovenia's opening day 1-1 draw, but the drama, and even more importantly, the atmosphere created by the fans, certainly wasn't. It was a match which saw some special moments, including Christian Eriksen's goal upon his return to the European Championships.

That, combined with the frantic affair, in which we were treated to an end-to-end encounter for much of the 90 minutes kept the supporters on the edge of their seats throughout. Take a look at some of the highlights below.

Such as this image, which shows the extraordinary lengths Da=enmark fans went to ensure their side's colour was well represented inside the ground.

But it wasn't just the Denmark supporters cheering their team on. Despite being widely regarded as the underdogs of the tie, Slovenia fans were in good spirits from the first minute until the very last.

📸🇷🇸#EURO2024 | #SRBENG pic.twitter.com/RKJihws9GX

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 16, 2024

Stuttgart Euro 2024: What to expect

Let's find out what to expect in Stuttgart Euro 2024 in this section.

Key Stuttgart Euro 2024 stadium facts

• Name: MHPArena
• Location: Stuttgart, Germany
• Year Opened: 1933
• Home team: VFB Stuttgart
• Capacity: 60,449 (54,906 for international and European matches)

A brief history of the MHPArena

The MHPArena has a dark history, that stretches back to the 1920s. It was built under the title of “Stuttgarter Kampfbahn”, however, that all changed in 1933 when the leader of Germany at the time, Adolf Hitler, insisted on the stadium being named after him.

The stadium was therefore known as the Adolf-Hitler-Kampfbahn until World War Two's end, when US troops took it over. Instead of demolishing the stadium, they turned it into a baseball arena and renamed it Century Stadium.

After the troops returned home, the stadium reverted to a football stadium and was renamed the Neckarstadion and its capacity was increased to 100,000.

Around 20 years later, the MHPArena was selected to host 1974 World Cup fixtures, and renovation took place, reducing its capacity to 70,500. Twenty years later, seating was installed and the iconic roof was fitted in several significant renovations.

In 2008, the capacity was cut further to 41,000, however, in 20211 two new stands were built as the running track was removed which raised the capacity to 60,000. The latest renovation work came in June 2022 when the lower tier of the Main Stand was demolished for reconstruction.

The stadium was known as the Mercedes-Benz Arena since 2008, however, it was renamed the MHPArena in 2023.

How many games will the MHPArena host at Euro 2024?

The stadium will host five matches with the majority coming in the group stages. Suttgart's Euro 2024 fixtures are as follows (all times are local):

Group Stage

16/06: Slovenia vs Denmark (18:00)
19/06: Germany vs Hungary (18:00)
23/06: Scotland vs Hungary (21:00)
26/06: Ukraine vs Belgium (18:00) 

Quarter-final

05/07: Quarter-final (18:00)

Rules at MHPArena for Stuttgart Euro 2024

Rules in place at the MHParena during Euro 2024:

• No bags larger than A4 size.
• Only power banks the same size or smaller than your phone will be permitted.
• Valid ID must be shown
• No professional camera and can umbrellas.
• No smoking or vaping.

Stuttgart MHP Arena Euro 2024 Fan Zones

Stuttgart being one of the German cities set to host the upcoming Euro 2024 is expected to receive thousands of fans from around the world, especially football fans from the participating countries.

So apart from the five matches that will be played in the summer European Championship, you would perhaps want to create lasting memories exploring the city. MHP Arena Fan Zones are, therefore, places to check out for exciting football activities and more.

For Germans, a clash with Hungary on Wednesday 19 June 2023 will come with lots of excitement, not to mention the Tartan Army who will face Hungary on June 23. But for those who will not make it to the MHP Arena to watch these matches and many others, Fan Zones will be the ideal places to go and relive every moment of your time in Germany.

Notable Fan Zones to visit and experience the Euro 2024 festival in Stuttgart are Schlossplatz, Marktplatz, Schillerplatz and Karlsplatz. Note that each of the aforementioned Fan Zones in Stuggart will host different activities, so have the right information beforehand.

For unmatched public viewing of Euro 2024 matches in Stuttgart, we recommend Fan Zone Schlossplatz which will have a big screen to keep you entertained during matches at MHP Arena.

Parents visiting Stuttgart with their kids can check into Markplatz Fan Zone for unmatched sporting activities tailored to make their kids happy throughout the tournament.

And if you love German culture and would perhaps want to have a taste of German beer, we recommend Karlsplatz Fan Zone.

Food and drinks in Stuttgart

Like every other German city preparing to host the 2024 European championship, Stuttgart will not disappoint when it comes to serving the best dishes with a bottle of German beer. We recommend researching the various locations in Stuttgart set to host the various Euro Festivals to have prior information on foods to expect as well as drinks that are likely to be served.

While there will be no England matches in Stuttgart, especially in the group stages of the 2024 European Championship, there are popular English joints you can check out on your map.

Stuttgart will host at least at least 7 national teams in the group stage of the 2024 Euro tournament. They include Slovenia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Ukraine and Scotland. Tartan Army are expected to land in the city with songs and dances, so Scottish fans visiting Stuttgart ahead of their clash with Hungary on Sunday 23 June 2024 may want to check out a few locations that will be serving Scottish dishes and drinks.

The German national team will play their second game of the tournament in Stuttgart after an opener against Scotland in Munich. Thus, with both teams also expected to land in Stuttgart a few days later for their second games of the European Champion, Euro Festivals in the city will get even livelier.

Matchday travel for Stuttgart Euro 2024

Euro 2024 organisers are trying to make the tournament the greenest European Championship of all time and are urging all supporters to use public transport to attend matches. This is certainly achievable in Germany given the efficiency and reliability of their transport system.

To help with this, organisers have stated that anyone with a match ticket is entitled to a 36-hour travel pass at no additional cost for the entire VSS network. This 36-hour period begins at 06:00 local time on match day and ends at 18:00 the following day.

Getting to Stuttgart from other parts of Germany is very easy. It's on the same line as Munich, Dortmund, Leipzig, Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg so it's a well-connected city across Germany.

Stuttgart Central Station is located in the heart of the city centre, making it a great hub for getting to places. It's 4.5km from the stadium so walking isn't out of the equation although it will take close to an hour.

Via public transport, fans can take the S-Bahn (overground metro system) from Stuttgart Central Station using line S1 towards Kirchheim. Get off at Neckarpark and then take a five-minute walk to the stadium.

Other key timings to make note of:

• Central Station to Fan Zone – 10-15 mins by public transport.
• Airport to stadium – 45 minutes by public transport.
• Airport to central station – 30 minutes by public transport.
• Fan Zone to the stadium – 25-30 minutes by public transport.

Disabled facilities at MHPArena

The MHPArena, as well as all other host stadiums, are well equipped for disabled supporters. Parking spaces and permits were available to be requested during the ticket application process and these will be permitted closer to kick-off for each match.

Audio descriptive commentary is also available for supporters with vision impairments. This is available for supporters at all Euro 2024 stadiums.

Finally, there is a wheelchair loan service in place at the MHPArena. There will be several accessibility-dedicated volunteers on hand on match day to support any disabled fans with this.