Euro 2024 kicks off this Friday 14th June with the hosts Germany taking on the supreme, sensational Scotland (ahem, fans) in the opening game.
Hopefully one of these 2 teams will be the ultimate champions ><. I usually support the underdog, however, sorry Germany, I’m making an exception in this match, I’ll be cheering on my team, Scotland! 😉
Here’s the Kraków Expats Directory guide to where to watch the games.
There is no official fan zone (Strefa Kibica) this year as has there has been in the past on Błonia and Mały Rynek, but we’ve listed the best options for following your team.
Fan Zones/Outdoor
Galeria Kazimierz
Bezogródek Tropical Spot Food Truck Park
Tauron Arena Garden
Indoor
Hala Lipowa
Forty Kleparz restobar, Kamienna 2
Cafebarno4, Głowackiego 4
Klub Studio, ul. Budryka 4
Stara Zajezdnia, Św. Wawrzyńca 12
Klub Żaczek, Aleja 3 Maja 5
House of Beer, ul. Św. Tomasza 35
Restauracja Magillo, ul. Wojciecha Lipowskiego 16
Klub Prominent, Kamienna 17
Apis PUB, Broniewskiego 14
Drevny Kocur, Świętego Jana 6
442, ul. Św. Tomasza
Cybermachina, Stolarska 13
4 Club
If you know of any other venues showing the Euros, add them in the comments.
UEFA EURO 2024 Schedule at a Glance:
14th June – Opening Ceremony
14th – 26th June – Group stage
29th June – 2nd July Round of 16
July 5th-6th – Quarterfinals
July 9th-10th – Semifinals
July 14th – EURO 2024 final
Kickoff Times
Euro 2024 matches will have three main kickoff times throughout the tournament, which are set in Central European Time (CET):
3:00 PM CET (9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM BST / 6:30 PM IST / 11:00 PM AEST)
6:00 PM CET (12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM BST / 9:30 PM IST / 2:00 AM AEST)
9:00 PM CET (3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST / 12:30 AM IST / 5:00 AM AEST)
Important Games
16th June (Sunday), 3pm – Poland v Netherlands
21st June June (Friday), 6pm – Poland v Austria
25th June 25 (Tuesday), 6pm – Poland v France
14th June (Friday), 9pm – Scotland v Germany
19th June (Wednesday), 9pm – Scotland v Switzerland
23rd June (Sunday), 9pm – Scotland v Hungary
Other games are available !
Full Fixture List
UEFA EURO 2024 Fixtures: Dates, Groups, Times & Venues
Euro 2024 Fixtures – printable pdf download
EURO 2024 Wall Chart
Download a EURO 2024 wallchart and plot the path to the 14th July final in Berlin, we’ve provided a couple of options…
OFFICIAL UEFA Wallchart (click on image to download)
Alternative Wallchart (click on image to download)
Groups
Where to Watch on TV in Poland
You can watch the live games on TVP then go to the ‘settings’ cog at top right – select Soundtrack and choose from PL – EN – no commentary or Audio description. (you’re welcome! 
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www.sport.tvp.pl/transmisje
Live streaming Guide
If you prefer watching a UK version and have vpn or other means, the games will be broadcast on BBC & ITV.
Fitba Factoids
The SCO v ENG match is the oldest International match in the world, having first been played in Scotland, in 1872.
The oldest football in the world was found at Stirling Castle, dating from 1540-1570, and is now on display at a museum in the city. I lived and worked in Stirling, but haven’t seen it yet.
The best ever football goal, ever, in the world, in the history of football (from a Scots perspective 😉 )
Archie Gemmill solo wonder goal v Holland – World Cup 1978
The 2nd best goal ever, with the best commentary…
James McFadden 40 yard blooter v France 2007
To conclude on the rather light hearted, tongue in cheek Scottish slant, I’ve included links to a series of Euro 2024 ads from ‘Irn Bru’ who are renowned for their risqué innuendo laden and hilarious ads.
The Scotland at Euro 2024 ads focus on optimism and ‘mannshcaft. Take a look.
Mannschaft Ad
Optimism Cafe Ad
Doctors Ad
(Irn Bru is known as ‘Scotland’s other national drink. It’s said that Scotland is the only country in the world where ‘Bru not Coal is the best selling soft drink, or ‘juice’ as it’s known in Scotland.)
A Scot in Kraków. The founder and editor of Kraków Expats Directory, and our sister sites Kraków TV and Kraków Stories Podcast.
David fell in love with Kraków 24 years ago, making it his home in 2011.
In 2020 he was awarded the title of Kraków’s Ambassador of Multiculturalism, by the President of Kraków, and is also a member of the GlobalScot network, representing Scottish culture and business abroad.
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