The clock is ticking. - The largest public screenings during the European Music Festival
The UEFA European Championship 2024 is coming, and the anticipation for outdoor screenings is increasing. Recently, the German Federal Cabinet enacted a law, proposed by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, permitting cities and towns in Germany to air the games outdoors, even in the wee hours. This is the most significant fan zone in the country.
In the middle of May, the Federal Cabinet, instigated by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, passed the "Public-Viewing Ordinance," which enables all German cities and municipalities to broadcast the matches al fresco, even during the late hours. This encompasses the 26 out of 51 games that start at 9:00 PM and might last until the wee hours. The temporary provision is valid from the opening match on June 14 to the final on July 14, 2024.
Berlin: The capital anticipates millions of fans
Berlin will revamp the Brandenburg Gate into a central public viewing spot during the EM. With an artificial grass setting and daily concerts, the city anticipates drawing over 2 million spectators. The Reichstag building will as well air the games.
Munich: Match launch and opening concert
Munich will instigate the EM jamboree with an opening concert on June 12 at the Theresienwiese, featuring artists like Nelly Furtado (45) and Ed Sheeran (33). The Olympia Park will act as the main area for public viewing, where all 51 games will be seen on three large screens. A comprehensive program of music, art, and culture will augment the football experience.
Hamburg: 40,000 spectators on the Heiligengeistfeld or snuggled in Langenhorn
Hamburg will convert the Heiligengeistfeld into the central fan hub. Up to 40,000 viewers can watch the games there. An array of cuisine, a beach club, stage program, and a massive Ferris wheel will provide supplementary entertainment. Other fan zones for thousands of spectators are planned in various neighborhoods, like Eppendorf, Langenhorn, Barmbek, and Dulsberg.
Other fan areas for thousands of spectators: Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Leipzig
Cologne will welcome fans at the centrally located Heumarkt, capable of accommodating up to 7,500 viewers. The area around the Tanzbrunnen is also crucial in Cologne's public viewing scheme. In Frankfurt, the fan mile spans the 1,400-meter stretch along the Main river. Ten screens and a giant "Big Screen" on the water will show the matches.
Stuttgart has prepared for the EM under the banner "The city is an arena." The Schlossplatz will be the central gathering spot, with additional fan zones on the market square, Karlsplatz, and Schillerplatz. In Leipzig, the Augustusplatz will be the principal zone for public viewing. The city plans a vibrant supporting program and expects a crowds of up to 15,000 daily.
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- The European Football Championship 2024 is expected to attract a large crowd, and Germany is preparing for massive public viewings, as confirmed by the new law passed by the Federal Cabinet at the Federal Ministry for the Environment.
- In Munich, the countdown to the tournament has begun, with the main area for public viewing set at the Olympia Park and an opening concert featuring popular artists like Nelly Furtado and Ed Sheeran.
- During the EUFC, viewers in Langenhorn, Hamburg, can enjoy one of the many fan zones, offering a wide variety of entertainment alongside the football matches.
- The city of Berlin is anticipating millions of fans for the European Music Festival, with the Brandenburg Gate turning into a central public viewing spot and the Reichstag building also broadcasting the games.
- Other German cities, like Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Leipzig, also have significant fan zones in place, including the Heumarkt in Cologne, the fan mile along the Main river in Frankfurt, and the Augustusplatz in Leipzig.
- Munich, as the host city for the tournament opening, marks the starting point for the public viewing events across Europe, with the UEFA European Championship 2024 opening match scheduled in Munich on June 12.
