Euro 2024 in Deutschland!

[Rigler]

Anyone had much experience of going to a tournament? Never been before and think I can get tickets but I do work an old 9-5. Have no idea how it would work with time off and cost.

About half (or maybe slightly more) of the tickets for Euro and WC tournament matches go on general sale. The first sales phase will be before qualifying has even finished let alone the draw being made, which isn't ideal if you want to see a particular team obviously but good if you just fancy a few matches. Usually the first sales phase is a lottery rather than first come first serve, some time later this year there will be the opportunity to apply for tickets over a period of several weeks, then there will be a ballot for over subscribed matches. For Germany 2024 I can guarantee that every match will be over subscribed!!

Once the draw is made there is usually a second sales phase again by ballot, but this time obviously some matches will be a lot more popular than others once everyone knows who's actually playing.

My personal experience of applying for the first sales phase is that if you apply for maybe 20 or so matches you may get lucky for 2 or 3!

For each match approx. 15% of the tickets get allocated to each of the competing teams, so for example in a stadium that holds 50,000 the FA would receive about 7,500 tickets to sell to England fans. In order to apply for England tickets this way you would need to be a member of the England Supporters Travel Club, and even then unless you've been to lots of England matches previously you may need to go into a ballot.

Hope this helps.

 

[Rigler]

For the group games I would expect tickets to be between maybe 50 and 150 Euro depending which category (tickets along the sides can be 3 times as much as tickets behind the goals!) then getting gradually more expensive throughout the knockout stages with the final being several hundred for the 'cheap' seats. I have no prior knowledge of pricing, this is just a guess based on what I've paid at previous tournaments.

 

[Strummer]

„We‘ll show Germany that we can behave“ say England fans.

What could possibly go wrong?

We’ll show Germany at Euro 2024 that we can behave, vow England fans

Committed football supporters disavow ‘idiots’ threatening to disrupt the competition

www.theguardian.com

 

[Captain Sinister]

For the group games I would expect tickets to be between maybe 50 and 150 Euro depending which category (tickets along the sides can be 3 times as much as tickets behind the goals!) then getting gradually more expensive throughout the knockout stages with the final being several hundred for the 'cheap' seats. I have no prior knowledge of pricing, this is just a guess based on what I've paid at previous tournaments.

And we moan about the season card increase at Forest!
Mind, if Strummer is offering to put everyone up F.O.C. that will make the trip cheaper.

 

[Eddie Yates]

„We‘ll show Germany that we can behave“ say England fans.

What could possibly go wrong?

We’ll show Germany at Euro 2024 that we can behave, vow England fans

Committed football supporters disavow ‘idiots’ threatening to disrupt the competition

www.theguardian.com

"There were 10 German bombers in the air"

 

[Strummer]

Mind, if Strummer is offering to put everyone up F.O.C. that will make the trip cheaper.

Just bring a crate of Bier, a packet of three and some Vaseline.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Captain Sinister]

Just bring a crate of Bier, a packet of three and some Vaseline.

What could possibly go wrong?

Speculum?

 

[Strummer]

Stuttgart-specific Website now live:

UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart: Stuttgart

uefaeuro2024.stuttgart.de

 

[Caveman Ninja]

SCOTLAND ARE MAGIC ON AND OFF THE PITCH

 

[JohhnyM]

I went to Germany for England v Paraguay in the 2006 WC. The footballing highlight was Paul Robinson trying to hit the thing that hangs over the centre circle during the warm up. Frankfurt was a nice place, with decent beer, and no trouble witnessed despite the non-stop 10 German bombers renditions.

 

[Strummer]

I went to Germany for England v Paraguay in the 2006 WC. The footballing highlight was Paul Robinson trying to hit the thing that hangs over the centre circle during the warm up. Frankfurt was a nice place, with decent beer, and no trouble witnessed despite the non-stop 10 German bombers renditions.

Frankfurt, given its focus as Germany‘s financial centre, is actually a bit sedate compared to some cities

Most German Bier is pretty good, as I am forever banging on about in the What are you drinking? Thread in Down The Pub.

 

[Omar Devone Little]

Most German Bier is pretty good, as I am forever banging on about in the What are you drinking? Thread in Down The Pub.

I hope to sample plenty of it this summer for a stag do...

 

[Morpeth]

Frankfurt, given its focus as Germany‘s financial centre, is actually a bit sedate compared to some cities

Most German Bier is pretty good, as I am forever banging on about in the What are you drinking? Thread in Down The Pub.

You need to get on the crafty stuff. German beer is an excellent lager type affair but it lacks variety I reckon. I assume there are loads of small craft type breweries over there but we certainly don't import them as much as we do from the rest of the world.

 

[Rubics]

You need to get on the crafty stuff. German beer is an excellent lager type affair but it lacks variety I reckon. I assume there are loads of small craft type breweries over there but we certainly don't import them as much as we do from the rest of the world.

Plenty of variety when I’ve been over there - kolsh up in cologne is a very nice larger type, but I prefer the dark Alt beers around Düsseldorf. Don’t even have to go to the bar, they keep filling up your glass until you can’t walk! Very civilised!

 

[Morpeth]

Plenty of variety when I’ve been over there - kolsh up in cologne is a very nice larger type, but I prefer the dark Alt beers around Düsseldorf. Don’t even have to go to the bar, they keep filling up your glass until you can’t walk! Very civilised!

Just how it should be. It’s a good job it’s Thursday now and the start of the weekend!

 

[Strummer]

You need to get on the crafty stuff. German beer is an excellent lager type affair but it lacks variety I reckon. I assume there are loads of small craft type breweries over there but we certainly don't import them as much as we do from the rest of the world.

Oh. Mate.

You could not be more wrong.

I am currently standing on my balcony, cradling a Weißbier, and listening to Beethoven, and from here I can see not one, but three, breweries, all local Stuttgart ones, who supply some absolutely fantastic local Biers.

Weißbiers, Helles, Dunkel Biers, and multiple varieties thereof.

Germany isn’t like the U.K., where you get the same mass-produced piss in every pub. Most local Kniepe will have a fine selection of draft Biers from local brewers, plus an expansive selection of bottles.

The craft scene is buzzing as well, there are loads of small batch brewers here, as well as limited run Biers from the local brewers. And this pattern is repeated in most German cities.

My local bottle shop (Die Bierothek) has over 300 craft Biers in stock, and the local legend that is Kraftpaule is an absolute magnet for craft beer fans who are welcomed with an ever changing selection of quality ales.

My personal favourites are the local, Stuttgart-brewed Wulle Helles (which is glorious) and Schwaben Bräu Pils; and from München, Paulaner Weißbier and Münchener Hell.

 

[Morpeth]

Oh. Mate.

You could not be more wrong.

I am currently standing on my balcony, cradling a Weißbier, and listening to Beethoven, and from here I can see not one, but three, breweries, all local Stuttgart ones, who supply some absolutely fantastic local Biers.

Weißbiers, Helles, Dunkel Biers, and multiple varieties thereof.

Germany isn’t like the U.K., where you get the same mass-produced piss in every pub. Most local Kniepe will have a fine selection of draft Biers from local brewers, plus an expansive selection of bottles.

The craft scene is buzzing as well, there are loads of small batch brewers here, as well as limited run Biers from the local brewers. And this pattern is repeated in most German cities.

My local bottle shop (Die Bierothek) has over 300 craft Biers in stock, and the local legend that is Kraftpaule is an absolute magnet for craft beer fans who are welcomed with an ever changing selection of quality ales.

My personal favourites are the local, Stuttgart-brewed Wulle Helles (which is glorious) and Schwaben Bräu Pils; and from München, Paulaner Weißbier and Münchener Hell.

In terms of the craft scene, that’s exactly what I had hoped for. It’s difficult to tell what other countries level of interest is in it, except for probably the US as everywhere tends to stay local, as it should be.

As for the non craft scene I have absolutely no doubt that Germany pisses all over our UK effort. I was a member of CAMRA for only a few years but left because the whole real ale scene is way past its sell by date. The traditional local breweries appear lazy and the pubs/festivals can’t keep the beer properly. I used to go to the Durham and Newcastle beer festivals and the latter is on now. I’m not going.

German beer is certainly better than the UK equivalent and if the craft effort is as good then I look forward even more to the Euros!

P.S. I’m about to embark on the 9 part series from Apple Music Classical, but will be doing that using the remainder of my wedding whisky, not beer!

 

[Strummer]

In terms of the craft scene, that’s exactly what I had hoped for. It’s difficult to tell what other countries level of interest is in it, except for probably the US as everywhere tends to stay local, as it should be.

As for the non craft scene I have absolutely no doubt that Germany pisses all over our UK effort. I was a member of CAMRA for only a few years but left because the whole real ale scene is way past its sell by date. The traditional local breweries appear lazy and the pubs/festivals can’t keep the beer properly. I used to go to the Durham and Newcastle beer festivals and the latter is on now. I’m not going.

German beer is certainly better than the UK equivalent and if the craft effort is as good then I look forward even more to the Euros!

P.S. I’m about to embark on the 9 part series from Apple Music Classical, but will be doing that using the remainder of my wedding whisky, not beer!

In Germany, the brewing and consumption of Bier almost borders on religious fervour. If you want to start an argument in any German pub, ask what the best Bier is (you will get twenty different answers!)

Craft biers have come late to Germany, but many local brewers have gone all in on them, alongside their regular lines. Whilst I have no doubt that those journeying here for the Euros will be tempted by mass-produced inferior products like Krombacher, a bit of research in any decent sized town or City will unearth a quality local brewery producing really good Bier at a decent price.

 

[Redemption]

The stadia...

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1643594902012321792

 

[Strummer]

The stadia...

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1643594902012321792

The brief view of the Stuttgart Arena there is carefully framed to avoid the current reconstruction work on the Haupttribüne, which you can’t see at all in the clip (because it was internally demolished and is being completely rebuilt).

All those stadiums - and I’ve been to most, apart from Leipzig and Schalke - you’ll find are excellent venues to watch football, with superb facilities.

The worst „viewing“ experience is Berlin‘s Olympiastadion, but that’s because it’s the only one that still retains a running track at its edge (a legacy of its design under you know who in the 1930s, who wanted it as an architectural and economic showpiece for his regime at the 1936 Olympic Games). Although if you visit Berlin, a visit to the Olympic Park (in the west of the city, where the stadium is) is well worthwhile.

 

[valspoodle]

I am planning to drive to Stuttgart, given the present port problems, I reckon I'd better start soon. Mind you, given my age and also the age of my car, that's a rather ambitious plan before factoring in all the problems likely to be encountered.

 

[Strummer]

I am planning to drive to Stuttgart, given the present port problems, I reckon I'd better start soon. Mind you, given my age and also the age of my car, that's a rather ambitious plan before factoring in all the problems likely to be encountered.

You can fly direct to Stuttgart’s excellent regional airport VP, but only from Heathrow (British Airways and Eurowings both offer flights).

The vehicle traffic in the city is a sight to behold (and not in a good way) at peak times. I would strongly suggest anyone visiting any of the host-cities to use the excellent, and reasonably priced, public transport to get around.

 

[Strummer]

Well, Germany are playing their 1.000th international match this evening, a friendly, and they’ve invited the Ukraine to play, in „the match for peace“.

Whilst a laudable goal, Die Nationalelf are getting their arses handed to them at Werder Bremen‘s Weserstadion, as with ten minutes to play, the score is 2-3, and despite Nico Füllkrug giving Germany the lead on eight minutes, the Ukrainians - managed nowadays by Serhiy Rebrov, who will be familiar to longtime followers of the Premier League - are giving a very good account of themselves and are deservedly winning.

Germany have picked a decent side as well. Hans-Dieter Flick, on the German bench, has a face like thunder.

 

[Strummer]

Last minute penalty to Germany! 3-3, Joshua Kimmich smashes home!

Unfair on the Ukraine, who have been excellent.

 

[BryanRoy22]

Last minute penalty to Germany! 3-3, Joshua Kimmich smashes home!

Unfair on the Ukraine, who have been excellent.

Ukraine are a decent team these days. I'm such a fan of Tsyhankov, who I still think is a better all round winger than Mudryk. This was Sergii Rebrov's first game in charge of Ukraine so it looks like positive signs for them. Rebrov has got a very good managerial record up to now so he may be able to push Ukraine on further than his ex-strike partner, Sheva.

Highlights below, in case anyone's interested.