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IN PICTURES: Football fans take over German cities for Euro 2024

A sea of orange in Hamburg to bagpipes galore in Munich - footie fans are taking over German cities.

Published: 17 June 2024 15:08 CEST
The Tartan Army takes over Marienplatz in Munich on Friday June 14th ahead of the Germany vs Scotland game.
The Tartan Army takes over Marienplatz in Munich on Friday June 14th ahead of the Germany vs Scotland game. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Stefan Puchner

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The Euro 2024 games have kicked off – and football fans are out in force across Germany. 

Apart from a small amount of trouble with fans ahead of the England vs Serbia match on Sunday evening, fan gatherings have been joyous occasions. 

The Dutch made headlines for their fan dance in Hamburg ahead of the Poland vs Netherlands game on Sunday.

Dutch fans in Hamburg ahead of the Poland vs Netherlands game.

Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Bodo Marks

Polish fans dressed for the occasion in Hamburg. Despite their 1-0 loss against the Netherlands, they put up a good fight. 

Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Bodo Marks

READ ALSO: Where are the fan zones for Euro 2024 in Germany?

Romanian fans cheer outside the stadium in Munich before the match against Ukraine on Monday. 

Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Daniel Karmann

In the run up to the start of Euro 2024 on Friday, Scotland fans won the hearts of Munich locals with the festivities (even though the team lost 5-1 to Germany). 

READ ALSO: German word of the day – Dudelsack

England fans, below, celebrate their 1-0 win against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. 

Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Fabian Strauch

READ ALSO: How you can watch the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany

Slovenian fans celebrate in Stuttgart after their 1-1 draw with Denmark on Sunday. 

Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Christoph Schmid

Germany fans celebrate in Berlin after their win against Scotland in the opening match. 

Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Christoph Soeder

Swiss fans march to the game against Hungary in Cologne. The Swiss won 3-1. 

Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Rolf Vennenbernd

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How (and where) to watch Euro 2024 games in Germany this week

A number of games are taking place this week across Germany for Euro 2024. Here's how and where you can watch them.

Published: 25 June 2024 11:39 CEST
How (and where) to watch Euro 2024 games in Germany this week

The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament is continuing in Germany with a host of exciting matches on the horizon. 

On Tuesday, France will take on Poland in Dortmund, the Netherlands are playing Austria in Berlin, Denmark takes on Serbia in Munich and England are playing Slovenia in Cologne. 

On Wednesday, Slovakia clashes with Romania in Frankfurt, Ukraine takes on Belgium in Stuttgart, Georgia plays Portugal in Gelsenkirchen and the Czech Republic plays Turkey in Hamburg. 

There are two rest days on June 27th and 28th.

At the weekend, the round of 16 starts with Switzerland vs Italy in Berlin plus a match featuring Germany against the runner up of Group C – likely either England or Denmark – in Dortmund on June 29th. Further matches take place in Gelsenkirchen and Cologne on June 30th. 

How can I watch the games on TV in Germany?

If you’re planning to stay at home, there are a few ways you can catch these games. 

The tournament is being broadcast fully by Telekom Deutschland via its paid streaming provider Magenta TV. Broadcasters ARD, RTL Germany, and ZDF, which are free to air, are also showing a number of games.

Here’s a look at which channels are scheduled to show the matches this week so far:

Tuesday June 25th, 6 pm in Dortmund: France vs Poland – ZDF

Tuesday June 25th, 9 pm in Munich: Denmark vs Serbia – Magenta

Tuesday June 25th, 9 pm in Cologne: England vs Slovenia – ZDF

Wednesday June 26th, 6 pm in Frankfurt: Slovakia vs Romania – ARD

Wednesday June 26th, 6 pm in Stuttgart: Ukraine vs Belgium – RTL/Magenta

Wednesday June 26th, 6 pm in Gelsenkirchen: Georgia vs Portugal – RTL/Magenta

Wednesday June 26th, 6 pm in Hamburg: Czech Republic vs Turkey – ARD

READ ALSO: How to watch the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany

Where else can I watch the games?

If you don’t have access to all the games at home or you want to soak up the atmosphere outside, lots of venues are screening the matches. Locally, you should check out pubs, restaurants and late-night shops in your area.

Another great way of enjoying the action is heading to fan zones. All of the 10 cities hosting matches have their own fan areas set up that are screening all the action. You can also grab a beer and food to make the most of the experience. 

A Germany supporter at Berlin's fan zone ahead of the start of the public viewing for the match between Germany and Hungary on June 19, 2024.

A Germany supporter at Berlin’s fan zone ahead of the start of the public viewing for the match between Germany and Hungary on June 19, 2024. Photo by Joerg CARSTENSEN / AFP

READ ALSO: Where are the fan zones for Euro 2024 in Germany?

If you have a ticket, you will of course be heading to the matches. (And if you haven’t got a ticket, check the UEFA site to see what is available). 

If you are heading to a game, you should plan the journey carefully. 

One benefit for Euro ticket holders is that they have access to a 36-hour travel pass (36-Stunden-Fahrkarte).

Every match ticket holder is entitled to a 36-hour travel card to use on local public transport in and around the 10 host cities at no extra cost from 6 am on the relevant match day until 6 pm the following day. 

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This week parts of Germany are expected to see temperatures around 30C so if you’re out and about, make sure to pack sunscreen and a hat. And stay hydrated with lots of water! 

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