Program on July 2, 2024
The round of 16 of UEFA EURO 2024 enters its final round on July 2, 2024. The matchday kicks off at 6 p.m. in Munich with one of the surprise teams of the UEFA EURO 2024, Romania. As the group winners of Group E, the Romanian team will face the Netherlands, who qualified via the best third-placed team system. In the late match at 9 p.m., secret favorites Austria and Türkiye will face each other in Leipzig. There are still two places left in the quarter-finals. This match day will decide which teams advance to the next round and can continue to fight for the title. We as the Host City Stuttgart will be broadcasting both matches live in the Fan Zone Schlossplatz - including a stadium-like atmosphere. There will also be an exciting supporting program throughout the day in our four Fan Zones Schlossplatz, Marktplatz, Karlsplatz and Schillerplatz - including an exciting panel discussion on the topic of migration in soccer and another edition of the European Championship ice cream in the Fan Zone Karlsplatz, a variety of activities in the Fan Zone Marktplatz and plenty of gastronomic highlights in the Fan Zone Schillerplatz.
Good to know: With the exception of the Fan Zone Schlossplatz, all Fan Zones will be open from 12 noon to midnight on match days during UEFA EURO 2024 (until 11 p.m. on non-match days). The Fan Zone Schlossplatz opens on July 2 at 4 pm. Admission is free on all days. The full calendar of events can be found here (subject to change).
The daily program of the EURO 2024 FESTIVAL Stuttgart on July 2, 2024:
FAN ZONE SCHLOSSPLATZ:
The Fan Zone Schlossplatz invites you to enjoy Public Viewing throughout UEFA EURO 2024. We will broadcast all matches of the European Football Championship live on two large screens. In front of a unique city backdrop and together with fans from all over the world, a stadium-like atmosphere will be created. But there will also be a varied program for culture and music enthusiasts away from the football matches.
From 4 p.m., the SWR DJs will get you in the mood. There will also be various fan activities to make the time until kick-off fly by. A wide range of culinary delights will be on offer from 15 catering outlets.
Program at the Fan Zone Schlossplatz on July 2, 2024 in detail:
4:00 p.m.: Gates open
4:00 p.m.: SWR DJs and fan activities
6:00 p.m.: Live broadcast of the match Romania – Netherlands
9:00 p.m.: Live broadcast of the match Austria – Türkiye
12 midnight: Event ends
A special eye-catcher and our photo recommendation: The Rosenrondell on Königstraße is
decorated with the shape of the EURO trophy.
How to get to the Fan Zone Schlossplatz:
In general: For the entire UEFA EURO 2024 period until July 14, 2024, Stuttgart is expected to be very busy. This will also affect traffic. In addition, there may be occasional road closures on the main roads that cannot be planned in advance. These will occur ad hoc in addition to the already existing closures in the central city center.
The car parks in the city center are not accessible. A few parking facilities are available outside the city ring. After the matches (regardless of the location, Host City Stuttgart), car parades are likely to cause disruption. This may lead to temporary road closures, especially in the city center. Additional traffic disruptions are expected.
We therefore strongly recommend to travel by public transport or bicycle.
From the airport, the U6 underground line runs every ten minutes to the Schlossplatz station, with a journey time of 30 minutes. Alternatively, S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 can be taken to the main railway station. Journey time: 30 minutes.
From the main railway station, the underground lines U5, U6, U7, U12 and U15 take you to Schlossplatz. The journey takes two minutes. The walk from there to the Fan Zone Schlossplatz takes about ten minutes.
FAN ZONE MARKTPLATZ
Our Fan Zone Marktplatz is once again the place to be for sports fans. If you like kicking the ball yourself or love gaming, this is the place for you. Tournaments, fan matches and other sporting activities take place on the football pitch. You can also drop by for a spontaneous match. You can play as much as you like in the two gaming areas at Fan Zone Marktplatz.
Program at the Fan Zone Markplatz on July 2 in detail:
- All day: Games in the gaming areas. In the Outdoor Gaming area, you can try out actiontools such as a Teqball plate and the SUTU wall. In the Indoor Gaming area there is a tablefootball, a Bolzbox (football box) and EA Sports FC can be played. In the Creator Studio, images will be created to commemorate an unforgettable fan day in the Host City Stuttgart.
Special eye-catcher: The oversized footballer and the large mural and the giant trophy in the town hall. There is also a social wall on the Fan Zone Marktplatz, where unique fan impressions are shown that can be posted on social media using the hashtag #hostcitystuttgart.
Getting to the Fan Zone Marktplatz
The walk from the "Stadtmitte" S- and U-Bahn underground station or from the main station tothe Fan Zone takes approximately 10 minutes.
FAN ZONE KARLSPLATZ
The program of the Fan Zone Karlsplatz revolves around culture and music. On July 2, the EUNIC-Cluster Stuttgart is hosting a panel discussion on the topic of "Migration experiences in European soccer - an away game?" Moderated by renowned sports journalist and commentator Béla Réthy, former VfB players Matthieu Delpierre, Maurizio Gaudino and Krisztián Lisztes will provide insights into their personal experiences of migration as footballers in Germany. The panel discussion will be interpreted by two sign language interpreters. There will also be another edition of the European Championship ice cream, with 500 guests receiving a free scoop of the limited edition strawberry and melon ice cream.
Also worth a visit is the Sustainability Pavilion, which provides information on the many areas of sustainability and how to implement them in everyday life, thus contributing to education for sustainable development. And if you need a break, the Chill Out Area with its comfortable seating is just the perfect place for you.
Program at the Fan Zone Karlsplatz on July 2 in detail:
4:00-5:30 p.m.: Panel discussion: Migration experiences in European football - An away game?
Activation on the streets:
Handing out European Championship ice cream: 500 guests will be given a free scoop of a limited strawberry-melon ice cream.
How to get to the Fan Zone Karlsplatz
The walk from the S-Bahn and U-Bahn station "Stadtmitte" or from the main train station to the Fan Zone takes about 10 minutes.
Safer Space in the Fan Zone Karlsplatz
A Safer Space in the form of an office container will be set up in the Fan Zone Karlsplatz during UEFA EURO 2024 for you. Here, people affected by discriminatory behavior can find help and support from trained specialists.
The Safer Space is open every day until July 14, 2024.
- on match days from 1:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- on non-match days from 1:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
The Safer Space staff can also be reached by phone or WhatsApp on +49 173 7826778. In addition, the specially trained Awareness Team of Host City Stuttgart is clearly recognizable with bright blue, branded vests. Those affected can also contact the security service, the volunteers or the German Red Cross (Deutsche Rote Kreuz).
If you're cheering on the UEFA EURO 2024 teams and getting excited during the matches, you're going to need a pick-me-up at some point. These are available at the Fan Zone Schillerplatz – the highlight for anyone who enjoys good food and refreshing drinks. There is something for every taste here: from typical Swabian specialties and other delicacies from the region to a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Program at the Fan Zone Schillerplatz on July 2 in detail:
12:00 noon – 12:00 midnight:
Food & drinks at the various catering stands
How to get to the Fan Zone Schillerplatz
The walk from the "Stadtmitte" commuter rail and subway stations or from the main rail station to the Fan Zone takes about 10 minutes.
Further activities in the city on July 2, 2024:
- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Legendary goals and spectacular scenes from the soccer history of the nations that will be competing in Stuttgart are on display in the exhibition "EURO Legends Stuttgart" at the "StadtPalais – Museum for Stuttgart" until July 14, 2024. Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 2, admission is free of charge.
- All day: With the Stuttgart app on a football tour through the city
Another eye-catcher: One of the largest works of graffiti art in the state capital of Baden-Württemberg on the outer façade of the Talstrasse substation, diagonally opposite the Stuttgart Gaskessel.
