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Where do they play? Learn about all EURO 2020 stadiums

An overview of all stadiums for Euro 2020, which kicks off on 11 June with the match between Italy and Turkey at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, can be found here.

The EC 2021 will take place across Europe to mark the 60th anniversary of the tournament. Unlike previous editions, where one or two nations have been host, this summer 2021 edition will be played in 11 different countries. Accordingly, there will be 10 other host stadiums in addition to Rome. The final will take place at Wembley Stadium in London on 12 July.

Click here for all information about the EURO 2021.

11 countries to co-host the EURO 2020

After UEFA awarded the EURO 2024 to Germany on 27 September 2018, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin announced that it was a pleasure to bring the 2020 European Championship to so many countries and cities. Football, he said, was building a bridge between nations and fans.

Main venue will be Wembley, as they will organize both semi-finals, as well the final on July 11.

Overview: all EURO 2020 stadiums

In the following overview you will find everything you need to know about the 11 arenas, spectator capacities, matches and much more!

Where will the EC 2021 be played – stadium overview:


• 1. Johan Cruyff Arena (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

• 2. Baku Olympic Stadium (Baku, Azerbaijan)

• 3. Estadio La Cartuja (Seville, Spain)

• 4. National Arena (Bucharest, Romania)

• 5. Puskas Arena (Budapest, Hungary)

• 6. Parken Stadium (Copenhagen, Denmark)

• 7. Gazprom Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia)

• 8. Hampden Park (Glasgow, Scotland)

• 9. Wembley (London, England)

• 10. Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)

• 11. Stadio Olimpico (Rom, Italy)

Johan Cruyff Arena | Amsterdam | Netherlands

  1. Capacity: 54,000 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 25-33%
  2. Opening: 1996
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group C matches + 1 Last 16 match
    #5 | Netherlands – Ukraine (Group C)
    #17 | Netherlands – Austria (Group C)
    #29 | North Macedonia – Netherlands (Group C)
    #38 | Last 16 (Match 1: 2A v 2B)

  5. Address: ArenA Boulevard 1, 1100 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Three group matches from Group C will be played in the Johan Cruyff Arena. In addition, residents from Amsterdam can look forward to a round of 16 match. The stadium is home to Ajax and the Dutch national team, which has played here since 1996. The arena has a retractable roof and has hosted five matches during the 2000 European Championship, as well as the 1998 Champions League and 2013 Europa League finals.

Olympic Stadium | Baku | Aserbaidschan

  1. Capacity: 69,000 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 50%
  2. Opening: 2015
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group A matches + 1 quarter-final
    #2 | Wales – Switzerland (Group A)
    #13 | Turkey – Wales (Group A)
    #25 | Switzerland – Turkey (Group A)
    #47 | Quarter-final (Match 3: Winner L16 3 v Winner L16 1)

  5. Address: Heydar Aliyev, 323, Baku, Azerbaijan

    The Bakus Olympic Stadium will be used for three Group A group stage matches in addition to one quarter-final. It was built in 2015 for the Olympic Games and hosted the Europa League final in 2019. Nearby is Lake Boyukshor, the second largest lake in the country.

La Cartuja Stadium | Seville | Spain

  1. Capacity: 60,000 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 25-33%
  2. Opening: 1999
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group E matches + 1 Last 16 match
    #9 | Spain – Sweden (Group E)
    #22 | Spain – Pland (Group E)
    #33 | Slovakia – Spain (Group E)
    #39 | Last 16 (Match 4: 1B v 3A / D / E / F)

  5. Address: Isla de la Cartuja, 41092 Seville, Spain

    The San Mamés in Bilbao was originally planned as the stadium for four matches at EURO 2021. However, the games were moved to the Olympic Stadium in Seville. As in many other stadiums where the EC 2021 will be played, La Cartuja Stadium has already served as a venue for concerts and other events. The stadium is located in the south of Spain.

National Arena | Bucharest | Romania

  1. Capacity: 55,600 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 25-33%
  2. Opening: 2011
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group C matches + 1 Last 16 match
    #6 | Austria – North Macedonia (Group C)
    #18 | Ukraine – North Macedonia (Group C)
    #30 | Ukraine – Austria (Group C)
    #39 | Last 16 (Match 6: 1F v 3A / B / C)

  5. Address: Adresse: 37 Basarabia Blvd, Sektor 2, Bucharest, Romania

    Romania’s Arena Nationala will share the group stage matches in Group C with the Johan Cruyff Arena. In addition, Bucharest will host a round of 16 match. The Romanian national team, as well as Steaua Bucharest play their home matches here. In 2012, Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid won the Europa League final against Athletic Bilbao in this venue.

Puskas Arena | Budapest | Hungary

  1. Capacity: 67,000 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 100%
  2. Opening: 2019
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group F matches + 1 Last 16 match
    #11 | Hungary – Portugal (Group F)
    #23 | Hungary – France (Group F)
    #35 | Portugal – France (Group F)
    #39 | Last 16 (Match 3: 1C v 3D / E / F)

  5. Address: Istvanmezei ut 3-5, 1146 Budapest, Hungary

    The Puskas Arena in Budapest will be the most modern stadium during the European Championship in 2021, as it was only completed in 2019. Three Group F matches and one match of the Round of 16 will be played here. The stadium was built on the site of the old Ferenc Puskas Stadium, which was demolished after the 2016. The Hungarian national team plays its home matches in the arena. It is not yet clear which club team will play its home games here.

Parken-Stadion | Copenhagen | Denmark

  1. Capacity: 33,000 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 25-33%
  2. Opening: 1992
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group B matches + 1 Last 16 match
    #3 | Denmark – Finland (Group B)
    #16 | Denmark – Belgium (Group B)
    #27 | Russia – Denmark (Group B)
    #42 | Last 16 (Match 5: 2D v 2E)

  5. Address: Per Henrik Lings Alle 2, DK-2100 Osterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

    The Parken in Copenhagen hosts three Group B matches and one match during the Round of 16 phase. Home to the Danish national team and FC Copenhagen, it is one of the four arenas built in the 1990s. With a capacity of 38,000 spectators, it is the smallest stadium but has a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Hampden Park | Glasgow | Scotland

  1. Capacity: 52,500 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 25-33%
  2. Opening: 1903 (rennovated in 1999)
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group D matches + 1 Last 16 match
    #8 | Scotland – Czech Republic (Group D)
    #19 | Croatia – Czech Republic (Group D)
    #31 | Croatia – Scotland (Group D)
    #43 | Last 16 (Match 8: 1E v 3A / B / C / D)

  5. Address: Letherby Drive, Mount Florida, Glasgow, G42 9BA, Scotland

    Hampden Park is the oldest stadium of the 2021 European Championship and the home stadium of the Scottish national team as well as an arena for a variety of international events. Three Group D matches and one Round of 16 match will be played here. The stadium has a long history and has hosted a number of European finals.

Wembley-Stadion | London | England

  1. Opening: 2007
  2. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group D matches + 2 Last 16 matches + Both semi-finals + Final
    #7 | England – Croatia (Group D)
    #20 | England – Scotland (Group D)
    #32 | Czech Republic – England (Group D)
    #37 | Last 16 (Match 2: 1A v 2C)
    #44 | Last 16 (Match 7: 1D v 2F)
    #49 | Semi-final (Match 1: Winner QF 2 v Winner QF 1)
    #50 | Semi-final (Match 2: Winner QF 4 v Winner QF 3)
    #52 | Final

  4. Address: London, Wembley HA9 0WS, UK

    During the 2021 European Championship, a total of eight matches will be played at London’s Wembley Stadium, including the semi-finals and the final. In addition, three matches from Group D and two further matches from the round of 16 will take place. Wembley Stadium was originally scheduled to host only the two semi-finals and the final. After Brussels and Dublin were dropped as hosts, London was given five additional matches. The stadium was opened in 2007 and is the second largest arena in Europe after Camp Nou.

Allianz Arena | Munich | Germany

  1. Capacity: 70,000 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 14,500 spectators (22%)
  2. Opening: 2005
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group F matches + 1 quarter-final
    #12 | France – Germany (Group F)
    #24 | Portugal – Germany (Group F)
    #36 | Germany – Hungary (Group F)
    #46 | Quarter-final (Match 2: Winner L16 4 v Winner L16 2)

  5. Address: Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25, 80939 Munich

    FC Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena will host 3 Group F matches. There will also be a quarter-final in Munich. The arena was already the venue for the World Cup in 2006 and the Champions League final in 2012, in which Bayern Munich lost to Chelsea FC in the “Finale Dahoam”.

Stadio Olimpico | Rome | Italy

  1. Capacity: 70,700 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 25-33%
  2. Opening: 1937 (rennovated in 1953 & 1990)
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group A matches + 1 quarter-final
    #1 | Turkey – Italy (Group A – Opening match)
    #14 | Italy – Switzerland (Group A)
    #26 | Italy – Wales (Group A)
    #46 | Quarter-final (Match 4: Winner L16 8 v Winner L16 7)

  5. Address: Viale dei Gladiatori, 00135 Rome, Italy

    The Olympic Stadium in Rome, home of city rivals Lazio and AS Roma, will share the Group A matches with Baku. The Italians will also host one of the quarter-finals. This venerable stadium has hosted four club team finals (1977, 1984, 1996 and 2009), the 2019 European Championship final and the 1990 World Cup final (Germany v Argentina).

Gazprom Arena | St. Petersburg | Russia

  1. Capacity: 69,500 | Permitted capacity at the EURO: 50%
  2. Opening: 2017
  3. Matches at the EURO: 3 Group B matches + 3 Group E matches + 1 quarter-final
    #4 | Belgium – Russia (Group B)
    #10 | Poland – Slovakia (Group E)
    #15 | Finland – Russia (Group B)
    #21 | Sweden – Slovakia (Group E)
    #28 | Finland – Belgium (Group B)
    #34 | Sweden – Poland (Group E)
    #45 | Quarter-final (Match 1: Winner L16 6 v Winner L16 5)

  5. Address: Futbol’naya Alleya 1, Krestovsky Island, St. Petersburg, Russia

    The Krestovsky Stadium was completed in 2017, shortly before the 2018 World Cup in Russia started. During the World Cup, a total of seven matches were played here.
Heik Kolsch

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