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

The next phase of the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany is about to start. Here's how and where you can watch the games.

Published: 25 June 2024 11:39 CEST
Updated: 29 June 2024 15:14 CEST
Fans of Spain cheer prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Albania and Spain at the in Düsseldorf on June 24, 2024.
Fans of Spain cheer prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Albania and Spain at the in Düsseldorf on June 24, 2024. Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP

The UEFA Euro 2024 group stage has come to a close. The ‘Round of 16’ is the next phase and there are a number of exciting matches on the horizon across Germany. 

These are the 16 teams left in the tournament, the planned fixtures and which host city they are taking place in:

Switzerland vs Italy (Berlin, June 29th)

Germany vs Denmark (Dortmund, June 29th)

England vs Slovakia (Gelsenkirchen, June 30th)

Spain vs Georgia (Cologne, June 30th)

France vs Belgium (Düsseldorf, 1 July 1st)

Portugal vs Slovenia (Frankfurt, July 1st)

Romania vs Netherlands (Munich, July 2nd)

Austria vs Turkey (Leipzig, July 2nd)

How can I watch the games on TV in Germany?

First up, players have two well-earned rest days on June 27th and 28th. So if you’ve been glued to the tournament, this is your chance to catch up on some other activities. 

The action starts again on Saturday, June 29th. 

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 (note that all games are also being shown by Magenta):

Saturday June 29th, 6 pm: Switzerland vs Italy – RTL

Saturday June 29th, 9 pm: Germany vs Denmark – ZDF

Sunday June 30th: 6 pm: England vs Slovakia – ZDF

Sunday June 30th, 9 pm: Spain vs Georgia – ARD

Monday July 1st, 6 pm: France vs Belgium – ZDF

Monday July 1st, 9 pm – Portugal vs Slovenia – ARD

Tuesday July 2nd, 6pm – Romania vs Netherlands – ARD

Tuesday July 2nd 9pm – Austria vs Turkey – Magenta only 

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. 

READ ALSO: Can Germany’s hosting of Euro 2024 be judged a success so far?

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 as well as some storms so if you’re out and about, make sure to pack sunscreen, a hat and a waterproof. And stay hydrated with lots of water! 

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EURO 2024

German fans dance to the tune of the ‘saxophone guy’

While Germany have sometimes struggled on the pitch at Euro 2024, a previously unknown saxophonist in a retro shirt has had more success at delighting fans and uniting the country.

Published: 30 June 2024 15:12 CEST
German fans dance to the tune of the 'saxophone guy'

Andre Schnura has become the breakout star of the competition on social media, getting fans jumping across Germany’s host cities for the tournament.

His latest performance in front of his newly adoring public came in the Dortmund fanzone ahead of Germany’s first knockout game against Denmark on Saturday evening.

Little over two weeks ago, 30-something Schnura was a gigging saxophonist and music teacher of little or no renown.

After losing his main job at a music school where he had been giving lessons for the past six years, he decided to pick up his saxophone and follow the football around Germany.

READ ALSO: How (and where) to watch Euro 2024 games in Germany

Schnura’s interpretations of the greatest hits of the football songbook include “Freed from Desire”, “Samba de Janeiro” and “Major Tom”, a German 80s classic which has become an anthem for supporters.

Dressed in a retro Rudi Voeller kit and sunglasses, Schnura has racked up hundreds of thousands of views on social media and become an instantly recognisable character at the tournament.

“I am completely overwhelmed and infinitely grateful for what is happening right now,” Schnura wrote on Instagram after a week of high-energy performances.

Hopeful message

The “saxophone guy”, as Schnura even calls himself, has used his platform to carry a message, too.

“I want to use my five minutes of fame to remind you of something important. All eyes are still on me, but it won’t always stay that way,” Schnura said.

“We all have worries, fears and insecurities… But we all long for peace, security and love. Simply, we are all the same. I want to remind you to love and forgive one another,” he said.

The saxophonist’s message of hope has resonated with fans, many of whom have followed his performances live online.

“I think I speak for everyone when I say your vibe is doing great things for Germany and for the Euros,” one user responded.

Another said Schnura was “saving Germany with a saxophone”.

Germany may have qualified for its first quarter final in eight years, bringing some positivity back to the team, but the mood in the country is dour between a sluggish economy and an ill-tempered political debate.

The saxophone guy has not gone unnoticed by the German football association (DFB) or the tournament organisers UEFA, who have both broadcast videos of Schnura.

The musician has caught the attention of the players in the changing room, too. Gap-toothed striker and German cult icon in his own right, Niclas Fuellkrug said Schnura was “very cool”.

“Super job, Andre! Thank you for your support!” said veteran teammate Thomas Mueller.

Schnura has turned down requests for interviews, saying his “music speaks for itself”.

A petition has been started online for Schnura to appear at the final in Berlin on July 14. The musician himself has announced a tour in the autumn with seven dates called “love is the answer”.

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