Round of 16: More than 100,000 fans expected in Dortmund

Public Viewing - Round of 16: More than 100,000 fans expected in Dortmund

At the German-Danish quarter-final of the UEFA European Football Championship on Saturday (21.000 hours) in Dortmund, over 100,000 fans are expected in the city. In addition to the over 60,000 fans with stadium tickets, thousands more are expected to come only for public viewing in the Westfalenpark and the city center. Therefore, an additional area with tents will be opened in the large park near the stadium to accommodate an additional 43,000 people who can then watch football together and cheer for their team.

Many other cities nationwide, including the other EM host cities, also want to enable watching the German quarter-final match on a big screen.

In view of the large number of people in the city, the Dortmund police are preparing for a major operation. "We have a lot of experience with international football here and are looking forward to a big football evening, where we will do everything to ensure the safety of the fans," said a police spokesperson. He appealed to foreigners to travel to the event as much as possible using public transportation.

The football party in Dortmund's Westfalenpark is already starting before kick-off: In addition to the Hermes House Band party musicians, a performance by fan mile favorite Andre Schnura is also planned for atmosphere. As the "EM type with the saxophone," he has gained great popularity in social media through his concerts among the fan miles during the group stage.

1. Despite the UEFA European Football Championship's German-Danish quarter-final being held in Dortmund's stadium, thousands more fans are expected to join the public viewing in North Rhine-Westphalia's city center and Westfalenpark.
2. As over 100,000 soccer enthusiasts are anticipated during the EM match in Dortmund, local authorities have opened an additional area with tents for an extra 43,000 spectators to enjoy leisure time watching soccer together.
3. In preparation for the large number of visitors, the Police in North Rhine-Westphalia's Dortmund are readying themselves for a significant operation, assuring fan safety and encouraging foreigners to use public transportation for the European Football Championship event.
4. As thousands of soccer fans gather for the German-Danish quarter-final in Dortmund's Westfalenpark, they will be treated to performances by popular bands such as the Hermes House Band and "EM type with the saxophone," fan mile favorite Andre Schnura, before the kick-off.

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