As the venue for the European Championship 2024, Cologne is bringing an exciting range of soccer events to the whole city, allowing everyone to enjoy the first-class matches. Fans will not only get their money's worth directly in the stadium, you can also watch the matches at many different locations in the city and celebrate in a full Cologne fan atmosphere.

In this article, we present the best places in Cologne to watch the live matches.

From public viewing parties with thousands of people to open-air events with reserved seats and classic soccer pubs, a colorful mix of broadcasting venues awaits you. Let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere and enjoy the matchday atmosphere of UEFA Euro 2024 in the top locations in your city! So grab your favorite soccer friends, pick your hotspot and enjoy the exciting matches together! 🎉⚽️

👉 Incidentally, the city of Cologne is also offering a complete festival program for the European Football Championship 2024, which you can find here

Public Viewing in Cologne

Looking for a stadium atmosphere? Once again this year, there are many opportunities in our city to watch the exciting matches together with many other fans at public viewing events. In addition to the match broadcasts, you can also look forward to exciting hands-on activities, soccer specials and lots of fun at some locations!

Public Space

Fan Zone Heumarkt - der Stadt Köln

Fan Zone Heumarkt - der Stadt Köln
© Eric Weber via Unsplash

Heumarkt goes Fan Zone! On all 31 match days, the centrally located square will be transformed into a real fan mile. You can follow the games on three large screens in Cologne soccer flair. During the match breaks, DJ sets and a variety of hands-on activities will keep you entertained. Are you in the mood for a stadium atmosphere and want to cheer and celebrate with up to 7,500 other fans? Then head to the Fan Zone - for free! ⚽🎉

Public Space

Public Viewing im Tanzbrunnen - der Stadt Köln

Public Viewing im Tanzbrunnen - der Stadt Köln
© Aranxa Esteye via Unsplash

The Tanzbrunnen also opens its doors for the European Championships and offers a matchday atmosphere with a view of the cathedral. 😍 There's guaranteed to be a great atmosphere when up to 12,500 fans cheer on the matches together. Here you can watch the German team's games and on Cologne match days without paying admission. 🤩

Public Space

Public Viewing am Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer

Public Viewing am Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
© J M Fischer via Unsplash
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
50 Köln

Watching the European Championship games directly on the Rhine? You can at the public viewing area on Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer. The area between the Musical Dome and Theodor-Heuss-Ring will be opened for public viewing as an alternative as soon as the Tanzbrunnen and Heumarkt become too crowded. So you'll always be there, no matter how big the crowds are. 🤩

Cinema

naturstrom-openairkino

Harry-Blum-Platz 1
50678 Köln

Open-air cinema meets soccer fever! The naturstrom open-air cinema in Rheinauhafen makes it possible and shows a selection of the European Championship games on the 30 m2 LED screen. You can secure your seat in advance with an online reservation and a minimum ticket price of €9. ⚽️🏆

Galopprennbahn Köln

Galopprennbahn Köln
© Markus Spiske auf Unsplash
Rennbahnstraße 152
50737 Köln

If you want to experience the games outside and in a more relaxed atmosphere, the racecourse is the place to be. With a pre-booked ticket in various price categories, you are guaranteed the best view of the 40 square meter LED screen with the exciting game action. Whether in a picnic atmosphere on the lawn, under cover in the stands, with all your friends at the reserved beer table or in the box seats with drinks service, everyone will find the right setting for the perfect matchday atmosphere. ⚽️

Concert Hall

GLORIA Köln

GLORIA Köln
© Danny Frede
Apostelnstraße 11
50667 Köln

The GLORIA is also getting into the mood for the European Championships and is organizing public viewings again this year. If you want to watch the games with a cool Kölsch and in a special atmosphere, this is the place to be. Free tickets are available on the homepage. ⚽️🍻

Venue

Live Music Hall

Live Music Hall
© Kate Cahill
Lichtstraße 30
50825 Köln

The gates of the Live Music Hall will be open for the kick-off of the German and final matches. With a big screen and plenty of space, it's the perfect location for excitement, joy and a fan atmosphere. There's certainly enough room here for all your friends and the people you love to cheer with. 🫂😋

WEINFESTIVAL Südbrücke 2024

WEINFESTIVAL Südbrücke 2024
© Weinfestival Köln
Sa, 29.06.2024 14:00
7,00 €

It's certain, the German team will be on the pitch in the round of 16 on Saturday, June 29! And you'll be at the wine festival at the Südbrücke on Saturday with your new favorite wine. Don't worry, the game will of course also be broadcast here, and soccer atmosphere meets wine festival. 🍷⚽️

Sports Venue

Blackfoot Beach

Blackfoot Beach
© Blackfoot Beach
Stallagsbergweg 1
50769 Köln

European Championships and beach feeling? All of the German team's matches will be broadcast at Blackfoot Beach in the north of Cologne. You can either join spontaneously via the normal beach entrance fee or reserve a table with a keg with your friends - the perfect spot for hot summer days. ☀️🌊

Pubs & beer gardens

Do a pub atmosphere and watching soccer go hand in hand for you? We have the best pubs and beer gardens to experience the matches of the European Championship 2024 in Cologne.

Bar

Gottes Grüne Wiese

Gottes Grüne Wiese
© gottes grüne wiese
Bismarckstraße 53
50672 Köln

Of course, you can also watch Euro 2024 in THE soccer pub in Cologne. Between cool Kölsch beer, kicker breaks and goal celebrations, the well-known fan atmosphere can be found here. 🍻

Concert Hall

Stadtgarten

Stadtgarten
© travis jones auf Unsplash
Venloer Straße 40
50672 Köln

The Stadtgarten is offering the full fan program for the European Championships. In the beer garden, you can experience the exciting games with a top view on the large LED screens, and even when it rains, you can enjoy the matchday atmosphere under cover. There's also all the drinks your heart desires and the best matchday snacks: hot dogs, fish'n'chips and bratwurst. ⚽️

Bar

Zum Goldenen Schuss

Zum Goldenen Schuss
© Fånga Images auf Unsplash
Antwerpener Str. 38
50672 Köln

Zum Goldenen Schuss becomes the EM Studio and shows all matches live. You can come by from 2 p.m. on most days to get in the mood before the game.❤️‍🔥

Restaurant

Biergarten am Aachener Weiher

Biergarten am Aachener Weiher
© Giovanna Gomes auf Unsplash
Richard-Wagner-Straße
50667 Köln

In the middle of the green belt, you can experience the Euro 24 matches in the open air. In the beer garden at Aachener Weiher, you can follow the action on two large screens and other monitors, accompanied by a cool drink. 😋

Club

Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld | CBE

Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld | CBE
© Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld
Bartholomäus-Schink-Straße 67
50825 Köln

In the CBE summer garden you can experience all Germany EM24 matches in the open air. It's much easier to follow the ball with a beer in your hand anyway. 😋

Bar

Herbrand's

Herbrand's
© Sandro Schuh auf Unsplash
Herbrandstraße 21
50825 Köln

In the heart of Ehrenfeld, Herbrand's offers you the full Cologne fan experience. With plenty of space, you can watch the various games here with all your friends in a great fan atmosphere. With various dishes and snacks, your appetite is also catered for - everything you need for the perfect match atmosphere! ⚽️🤩

BOIze Bar

BOIze Bar
© Cherry Laithang via Unsplash
Friesenstraße 43
50670 Köln

Cheering on the soccer boys in the BOIze Bar 🤪 Female readers and queer people in particular will find a safe space in the FLINTA Bar to get caught up in the matchday excitement. The German teams' matches will be shown first, with further dates from the round of 16 onwards to be announced.

Joode Lade

Joode Lade
© Sergio Alves Santos via Unsplash
Lindenstraße 62
50674 Köln

Joode Lade in the Belgian is the place to be for a good time and a fan atmosphere. Enjoy the soccer event of the year in the corner pub, celebrate with like-minded people and treat yourself to a drink or two. ✨⚽️

Venue

ZŸLLE

ZŸLLE
© Yasin Arıbuğa auf Unsplash
Zülpicher Straße 30
50674 Köln

For the European Championships, Zÿlle and Meister Gerhard are coming together to offer you the best gaming experience! Equipped for all weathers, Zÿlle has an indoor and outdoor area where you can join in the excitement in a relaxed atmosphere. The best culinary accompaniment is provided with delicious drinks and paella, which also caters to vegans. Come at 6 pm and secure your favorite spot for kick-off at 9 pm. ⚽️😋

Restaurant

Meister Gerhard

Meister Gerhard
© Meister Gerhard
Rathenauplatz 8
50674 Köln

Want to relax and watch the exciting games? Off to Meister Gerhard! In addition to absolute soccer fever, snacks and drinks await you to get the most out of your gaming experience. Just like at Zÿlle, the same applies here: come by early from 5 p.m., get in the mood and start the game with a secure seat from 9 p.m.🤝🤩

Bar

LOTTA Köln

LOTTA Köln
© Lotta
Kartäuserwall 12
50678 Köln

Experience the unique atmosphere of your venue in the Severinsviertel. The LOTTA offers you a match atmosphere without national anthems and flags, where you can concentrate completely on what it's all about - soccer! 😍

Venue

BRAUWELT KÖLN

Kalker Hauptstraße 260/262
51103 Köln

Brauwelt Köln is in soccer fever, because you can also follow the European Championships here this year. Under the motto "Kalk Football Summer 2024", the beer garden of the historic distillery will be transformed into a soccer hotspot on the right bank of the Rhine. A perfect place to watch the games in a brewery atmosphere. 🤩

Venue

Wachsfabrik

Wachsfabrik
© manufact.event
Industriestr. 170
50999 Köln

Goal kicks, beers and a full load of soccer emotions in the south of Cologne? That's what awaits you at the POP UP BIERGA'RT'EN at the Wachsfabrik. During the break in the game, a colorful offer of a foosball table, betting round and beer cup challenge ensures the best fun.

Restaurant

Gaffel am Dom

Gaffel am Dom
© Gaffel
Bahnhofsvorplatz 1
50667 Köln

A brewery atmosphere and home-style cooking await you during the match broadcasts at Gaffel am Dom. Here you can toast the next goal with a freshly tapped Gaffel! 🍻

Bar

Bumann & SOHN

Bumann & SOHN
© Bumann & SOHN
Bartholomäus-Schink-Straße 2
50825 Köln

If you don't want to miss a single game, Bumann & Sohn is the place to be. The Ehrenfeld dance bar will be showing all the games indoors and in the rainproof outdoor area, and you can reserve a table in advance. Perfect for getting into the EM mood with all your friends. For the more spontaneous fans, there are also areas where it's classic "first come, first serve". 🕺⚽️

Der schwarze Hase

Heliosstraße 35-39
50825 Köln

In addition to absolute soccer fever, mega nice drinks await you here: come by early, get in the mood and start the game with a secure seat from 9 p.m. 🤝🤩

👉 The city of Cologne is offering a complete festival program for the European Football Championship 2024, which you can find here

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Frequently asked questions about public viewing in Cologne for Euro 2024:

1. is public viewing in Cologne for the EM2024 free of charge?


Most public viewing venues in Cologne offer free admission. Some venues offer advance seat reservations or a special service for the match, for which a small fee is charged. It is therefore worth checking your chosen location in advance and arriving early enough to guarantee the best view of the exciting match.

2. do I have to buy tickets in advance for the public viewing in Cologne for Euro 202024?

In most cases, the locations are free and accessible without a ticket, especially the large public viewing venues and some bars. In these cases, it is important to arrive early, as the large crowds and limited capacity of some venues mean that seats can be snapped up quickly. Some smaller venues or venues with match day specials can use a ticket and reservation system to guarantee you your favorite spot. It's best to check with your chosen venue in advance to see if a reservation or ticket is required.

3. which matches will be shown for public viewing in Cologne for Euro 202024?

Most public viewing venues in Cologne are showing all matches of the European Championship, especially the matches of the German national team and the final rounds. However, some venues may choose which matches they broadcast.

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