When does Euro 2024 start? Date of opening game and opening ceremony

Cameron Smith

• 14 Jun 2024 14:57 BST
• 3 min read

The 2024 European Championship kicks off today, with 24 nations set to battle for the title Italy won at Wembley in 2021.

The tournament takes place from 14 June to 14 July, with Germany as the host nation, but when is the opening game and when is the opening ceremony scheduled for?

Well, we don't have to wait too much longer now!

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When is the Euro 2024 opening ceremony?

The Euro 2024 opening ceremony will take place at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on Friday 14 June.

When is the opening match of Euro 2024?

Hosts Germany take on Scotland in the opening game of the tournament. The match is scheduled to be played in Munich on Friday 14 June, with kick-off at 21:00 local time.

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When is the Euro 2024 final?

The Euro 2024 final will take place on Sunday 14 July. The Olympiastadion Berlin will host the match.

What is the Euro 2024 group draw?

The Euro 2024 draw took place on Saturday 2 December in Hamburg. There were four ‘Pots’, with each final group consisting of one team from each of the four ‘Pots.’

There are six different groups, with the top two automatically advancing into the knockout stages, as well as the four best third-place finishers.

What are the groups?