Düsseldorf. The match between England and Switzerland will take place in Düsseldorf - including public screenings. We have six important tips for your trip.

  • England and Switzerland meet in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
  • What should football fans know when they come to Düsseldorf?
  • We have compiled a list of six important tips for your visit to Düsseldorf.

Düsseldorf is looking forward to welcoming several thousand fans to UEFA Euro 2024. But how do fans reach the stadium? What sights are there in the city, and where do public screenings of the matches take place? We have collected six tips for your visit to Düsseldorf for Euro 2024. 

Euro 2024: Which matches will be played in Düsseldorf after the group stage?

  • 1 July, 6 p.m. (round of 16): France - Belgium
  • 6 July, 6 p.m. (quarter-finals): England - Switzerland
Scottish fans celebrate their team in Düsseldorf city center
Scottish fans celebrate their team in Düsseldorf city center © FUNKE Foto Services | Oleksandr Voskresenskyi

Euro 2024: What is the best way to explore the city of Düsseldorf before the game?

Even though almost 700,000 people live in the city of Düsseldorf, the city centre is very easy to explore on foot. For example, it takes around 30 minutes to get from the main train station to Düsseldorf‘s famous Old Town and the banks of the Rhine. Of course, you can also change to the underground or tram here. Many of the city‘s sights - as well as many restaurants and pubs - are located in the area.

The Rhine promenade is a popular spot in Düsseldorf
The Rhine promenade is a popular spot in Düsseldorf © FUNKE Foto Services | Kai Kitschenberg

Euro 2024: After arrival at Düsseldorf Airport: How to get to the city

Every day, several trains run from the airport to Düsseldorf city center, from regional trains (RE and S-Bahn) to highspeed trains (ICE ). The overhead railway „Skytrain“ takes you from the terminal directly to the train station. The S11 even stops directly at the Düsseldorf Airport terminal. Anyone with a valid match ticket can use the „Skytrain“ and the S-Bahn and RE connections to Düsseldorf. 

Euro 2024: The best way to get to the stadium in Düsseldorf

If you like, you can also reach the stadium on foot. The so-called Rhine Walk leads from the Old Town directly to the stadium. Visitors then walk directly along the Rhine over a distance of around five kilometres. However, public transport is also available: You can take the underground line U78 directly to the stadium. Those arriving by car will find several parking options around the arena. Again, fans with a valid match ticket can travel for free on the U78 to the stadium. 

The stadium in Düsseldorf can also be reached on foot.
The stadium in Düsseldorf can also be reached on foot. © www.blossey.eu / FUNKE Foto Services | Hans Blossey

Where can I watch the Euro games in Düsseldorf if I don‘t have a ticket?

The three fan zones will be the top places to watch football together in Düsseldorf during the 2024 European Championships. The public squares around the three landmarks Rheinufer, Burgplatz and Schauspielhaus are huge public viewing screenings. With a view of the Rhine and Oberkassel, all European Championship matches of the German national team and all European Championship matches taking place in Düsseldorf will be broadcasted on the banks of the Rhine.

The Schauspielhaus will not only be a public screening area for all European Championship matches, but will also be a cultural venue for other football-related events. All games of the tournament will be broadcasted in the fan zone at Burgplatz.

How crowded are the public screening events?

The otherwise popular hotspot not far from the banks of the Rhine - the so-called Kasematten - is also a great place to watch football. Due to the general popularity, you should arrive early on match days if you want to get a seat. All tournament matches are shown on a total of eight screens.

Public screening on the banks of the Rhine in Düsseldorf is very popular with fans.
Public screening on the banks of the Rhine in Düsseldorf is very popular with fans. © FUNKE Foto Services | Oleksandr Voskresenskyi

Where to find Irish pubs in Düsseldorf?

The pub scene in Düsseldorf is impressive. Irish pubs are particularly well represented in the Old Town. At Sutton‘s Irish Pub, all the matches are shown inside the pub. O‘Reilly‘s and the Irish Pub at Fatty‘s are also showing European Championship broadcasts. This is where you can find them:

  • O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, Mutter-Ey-Straße 1, 40213 Düsseldorf
  • Sutton’s Irish Pub, Hunsrückenstraße 5, 40213 Düsseldorf
  • Irish Pub bei Fatty, Hunsrückenstraße 13, 40213 Düsseldorf
  • McLaughlin’s, Kurze Straße 11, 40213 Düsseldorf

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