Introduction
The UEFA European Championship, more commonly known as the European Championship or simply Euro, is a quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe. The tournament is organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and contested by the national teams of Europe. In this article, we will discuss the schedule and start times for the Euro 2024 tournament.
Euro 2024 Schedule
The Euro 2024 tournament is scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 14, 2024. The tournament comprises of 24 teams and will feature a total of 51 matches. There will be six groups, each with four teams. The top two teams from each group, as well as the four best third-placed teams will advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Group Stage Start Times
The group stage of the Euro 2024 tournament will begin on June 14, 2024. The opening match of the tournament is scheduled to be played at 8:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST). The group stage will feature a total of 36 matches, with three matches played each day. The match timings for the group stage are as follows:
First Match: 5:00 PM CEST
Second Match: 8:00 PM CEST
Third Match: 11:00 PM CEST
Knockout Stage Start Times
The knockout stage of the Euro 2024 tournament will begin on June 30, 2024, with the Round of 16 matches. The knockout stage will feature a total of 15 matches, with two matches played on each day. The timings for the knockout stage matches are as follows:
First Match: 6:00 PM CEST
Second Match: 9:00 PM CEST
The quarter-finals of the tournament will be played on July 5 and July 6, with two matches played on each day. The timings for the quarter-final matches are as follows:
First Match: 6:00 PM CEST
Second Match: 9:00 PM CEST
The semi-finals of the tournament will be played on July 9 and July 10. The timings for the semi-final matches are as follows:
First Match: 9:00 PM CEST
Second Match: 9:00 PM CEST
The final of the Euro 2024 tournament will be played on July 14, 2024, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The final is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM CEST.
Conclusion
The Euro 2024 tournament is an eagerly awaited international football event, and the schedule and timings for the matches are of great interest to fans and spectators worldwide. The organizers have carefully planned the schedule to ensure that fans and teams alike can enjoy the tournament to the fullest. With the group stage commencing in the late afternoon and the knockout stage matches starting in the evening, the schedule provides ample opportunity for fans to tune in and watch their favorite teams in action.
