“The three-time UEFA European Championship winner, the German team, will host the 17th European Championship in ten UEFA five-star stadiums in the summer of 2024. We will visit all the host venues and cities. In this issue, we will introduce the European financial center, Frankfurt.”
| “City promotional video and introduction”
Frankfurt, located on the banks of the River Main, is a global commercial and financial center. It is the fifth largest city in Germany, and its unique skyline has earned it the nickname ‘Mainhattan’ (a play on words with ‘Manhattan’).
| “Stadium Introduction”
Official Name: Deutsche Bank Park
Name during the European Championship: Frankfurt Arena
Maximum Capacity: 58,000
Capacity for International Matches: 47,000
Home Team: Frankfurt
Previously Hosted Major Events: 2002 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final, 2006 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals
| “Stadium History”
The Frankfurt Arena, home to the Frankfurt team, was built in 1925 and has hosted numerous major events, including the 1988 European Championship and the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
The current Deutsche Bank Park is the fourth redevelopment of the stadium on the original site, with the original Waldstadion opening in May 1925. From 2002 to 2005, the stadium underwent its most recent major renovation, with the running track removed and the stands brought closer to the pitch. Prior to the renovation, the seating distance from the edge of the pitch was up to 125 meters, whereas now it is only 60 meters. It is worth mentioning that besides serving as the home ground for Frankfurt, the stadium has also hosted matches for Mainz, Wiesbaden, and even Frankfurt’s arch-rivals, Kickers Offenbach.
| “Events hosted”
Group Stage:
June 18th, 00:00: Belgium vs Slovakia
June 21st, 00:00: Denmark vs England
June 24th, 03:00: Switzerland vs Germany
June 27th, 00:00: Slovakia vs Romania
Knockout Stage:
July 2nd, 03:00: Round of 16 – Group F winner vs. Group A or B third place, Group C third place