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Euro 2024 Matchday 1: Full schedule, kick off times, venues and how to watch

Philip Marsh
Euro 2024 Matchday 1: Full schedule, kick off times, venues and how to watchFabrice COFFRINI / AFP
The 2024 European Championship starts this Friday.

The start of the 2024 European Championships is now just days away, with 24 nations bidding for glory over the course of the next month.

As is tradition, the host nations - Germany - will be part of the competition's opening game, as they look to set the standard in front of their own fans on Friday night. 

This will then be followed by 11 first round group stage matches taking place between June 15 and June 18, with the pick of the games being three-time European champions Spain going head-to-head with Croatia. 

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Matchday 1 at Euro 2024.  

Euro 2024 Matchday 1 schedule 

Friday, June 14

Match Kick-off (CET / UK / ET) Venue
Germany vs. Scotland9 p.m. / 8 p.m. / 3 p.m.Allianz Arena

Saturday, June 15

Match Kick-off (CET / UK / ET) Venue
Hungary vs. Switzerland3 p.m. / 2 p.m. / 9 a.m.Cologne Stadium
Spain vs. Croatia6 p.m. / 5 p.m. / 12 p.m.Olympiastadion Berlin
Italy vs. Albania9 p.m. / 8 p.m. / 3 p.m. BVB Stadion Dortmund

Sunday, June 16

Match Kick-off (CET / UK / ET) Venue
Poland vs. Netherlands3 p.m. / 2 p.m. / 9 a.m.Volksparkstadion Hamburg
Slovenia vs. Denmark6 p.m. / 5 p.m. / 12 p.m.Stuttgart Arena
Serbia vs. England9 p.m. / 8 p.m. / 3 p.m.Arena AufSchalke

Monday, June 17

Match Kick-off (CET / UK / ET) Venue
Romania vs. Ukraine3 p.m. / 2 p.m. / 9 a.m.Allianz Arena
Belgium vs. Slovakia6 p.m. / 5 p.m. / 12 p.m.Frankfurt Arena
Austria vs. France9 p.m. / 8 p.m. / 3 p.m.Dusseldorf Arena

Tuesday, June 18

Match Kick-off (CET / UK / ET) Venue
Turkey vs. Georgia6 p.m. / 5 p.m. / 12 p.m.BVB Stadion Dortmund
Portugal vs. Czech Republic9 p.m. / 8 p.m. / 3 p.m.Leipzig Stadium

Euro 2024 Matchday 1: How to watch

  • UK: BBC, ITV
  • USA: FOX, FS1, Fubo, VIX 
  • Canada: Bell Media Canada, TVA Sports
  • Australia: Optus Australia 

For listings in your region, consult UEFA.com .