by Germany will serve as the host nation for the 24-team competition this summer, which begins on Friday.
Although France is the tournament favorite, England, Germany, Portugal, and the defending champion Italy are all closely chasing them on the bookmakers’ odds rankings.
The opening ceremony takes place prior to the thrilling draw between the hosts and Scotland to start the tournament.
When will the opening ceremony for Euro 2024 take place?
The Euros’ opening ceremony will feature a 30-minute performance before the Germany vs. Scotland game on June 14. Andrea Bocelli will open the tournament, but Franz Beckenbauer will be honored. The ceremony will include the country’s two living Euro-winning captains, Bernard Dietz and Jurgen Klinsmann, and Beckenbauer’s wife, Heidi. Beckenbauer won the Euros in 1972, the World Cup in 1974, and the World Cup in 1990 as a player. The ceremony will also include an ‘Opening Concert’ in Stuttgart, featuring local artists Leony, Topic, Robin Schulz, and Le Shuuk. The event kicks off at 8 p.m. (UK time) on Friday, June 14.
Which TV station will broadcast the opening ceremony of Euro 2024?
Due to rights to the opening game, ITV1 and the streaming service ITVX will broadcast the formal stadium opening ceremony prior to kickoff.
Will there be a closing ceremony for Euro 2024?
The official Euro 2024 song “Fire,” composed by artists Meduza, OneRepublic, and Leony, will be performed at the closing ceremony, which will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin ahead of the final on July 14.
