Program on July 7, 2024
On the match-free Sunday, July 7, the focus in Stuttgart will be on all the emergency services that ensure that major events such as the UEFA EURO 2024 can take place safely. The police, fire department and other civil protection organizations of the state Baden-Württemberg will present their daily work at the Fan Zone Schlossplatz, Planie and Eckensee. The police present their new mobile police station, which is being used for the first time at UEFA EURO 2024. Stuttgart says THANK YOU! to all volunteer and full-time emergency services and is organizing a Blue Light Day for young and old under the motto WE SAVE YOUR LIFE! You will gain an insight into the many different areas of operation and can look forward to numerous attractions and stations in the heart of Stuttgart. From 12 noon, the Fan Zone Schlossplatz and the other locations on Planie and at Eckensee will open their doors for the Blue Light Day. There will also be an exciting supporting program in the Fan Zones Marktplatz, Karlsplatz and Schillerplatz with a variety of activities and concerts and plenty of gastronomic highlights.
Good to know: All Fan Zones are open from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Admission is free of charge. The full calendar of events can be found here (subject to change).
The daily program of the EURO 2024 FESTIVAL Stuttgart on July 7:
FAN ZONE SCHLOSSPLATZ:
The Fan Zone Schlossplatz invites football fans among you to enjoy public viewing throughout the UEFA EURO 2024. All matches of the European Football Championship will be broadcast 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 is also a varied program for culture and music enthusiasts away from the soccer matches. The Blue Light Day WE SAVE YOUR LIFE! will take place in the Fan Zone Schlossplatz on July 7. You will be able to gain an insight into the daily work of emergency services from various organizations. There will be numerous attractions and stations, such as the fire department's impressive diving container and the DRF Luftrettung rescue helicopter. The varied stage program in the Fan Zone Schlossplatz will be a special experience for the audience with performances by the Federal Police Orchestra, the Baden-Württemberg State Police Orchestra and the Stuttgart Fire Brigade's music band.
Stage program at the Blue Light Day on 7 July 2024 in detail:
Moderation: SWR presenter Andreas Dangel
12:00 noon: Admission & Opening concert by the Baden-Württemberg State Police Orchestra
12:45 p.m.: Interior Minister Thomas Strobl welcoming the guests
1:15 p.m.: Presentation of the youth recruitment campaign
1:25 p.m.: Children's quiz on civil protection for children
1:40 pm: Emergency preparedness: Cooking without electricity with Ursula Fuchs
2:20 p.m.: Music band of the Stuttgart fire department
3:15 p.m.: My way to the fire department - reasons for working in the fire department
3:25 p.m.: Presentation of the fire department's special units
3:35 p.m.: Stage program by the Stuttgart fire safety education team
3:55 p.m.: Compatibility of top-class sport and career - including goal wall shooting
4:10 p.m.: Malteser rescue dogs
4:20 p.m.: Interview on emergency preparedness and warning the population
4:35 p.m.: Presentation of the DRK junior helper program
5:30 p.m: Munich Federal Police Orchestra
8:00 p.m.: End of the event
A special eye-catcher and recommended photo hotspot: the rose roundel on Königstrasse is planted in the shape of the EURO Cup.
Getting to the Fan Zone Schlossplatz:
In principle, the following applies: Significant visitor numbers are expected in Stuttgart over the entire period until July 14, 2024. This will also affect traffic. In addition, there may be road closures on the main roads due to certain situations, which cannot be planned in advance. These will occur on an ad hoc basis in addition to the existing closures in the city center. The parking garages in the city center will not be accessible. There are a few parking spaces available outside the "Cityring". After the matches (regardless of the Host City Stuttgart venue), obstructions due to motorcades must be expected. This may result in temporary road closures, especially in the city center. Additional traffic obstructions are then expected. It is therefore strongly recommended that you travel by public transport or bicycle.
The U6 subway line runs every ten minutes from the airport to the "Schlossplatz" station, the journey takes 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the S2 and S3 commuter rail lines to the main station. Travel time: 30 minutes. The U5, U6, U7, U12 and U15 subway lines run from the main station to the "Schlossplatz" stop. The journey time is two minutes. The walk takes about ten minutes.
FAN ZONE MARKTPLATZ
The Fan Zone Marktplatz is once again a sporting venue today. With its soccer court and two gaming areas, the Fan Zone is the meeting place for all those of you who like to be active themselves
Program on the Fan Zone Markplatz on July 7 in detail:
- Youth Day (Stuttgart Youth House Society)
with an inclusive soccer match and a small tournament. Experiential education and playful elements are incorporated into the supporting program: Climbing tower, FreeFit-Mobil, Mobifanten are just a few examples.
- All day: Tournaments, fan matches and a variety of sports activities will be presented on the soccer court. You can also drop by for a spontaneous match.
- All day: Play in the two gaming areas. In the outdoor gaming area, action tools such as a Teqball table and the SUTU Wall can be tried out. In the indoor gaming area there is a table football table and a football box. EA Sports FC can also be played. In the Creator Studio, pictures are created that are reminiscent of an unforgettable fan day in our Host City Stuttgart.
A special eye-catcher: the large façade painting and a social wall on the market square, on which unique fan impressions can be seen, which are published on social media using the hashtag #hostcitystuttgart.
Getting to the Fan Zone Marktplatz
The walk from the "Stadtmitte" S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations or from the main railway station to the Fan Zone takes about 10 minutes.
FAN ZONE KARLSPLATZ
In the Fan Zone Karlsplatz, the focus is on culture, sport and music. During the UEFA EURO 2024, there will be a colorful program on the cultural stage with many performances by national and international artists. On July 7, you will be whisked away into the world of Zumba. From 1:30 p.m., a mix of dance fitness workout and international music awaits you. At 5:30 p.m., singer and songwriter Melissa Kross will perform French chanson, jazz & swing and modern pop. The rock band CAUSING THE AVALANCHE will take to a stage at 8:00 p.m. and present their refreshingly unique style.
Also worth a visit is the sustainability pavilion at Fan Zone Karlsplatz, which explains the various areas of sustainability and how they can be implemented in everyday life, thus contributing to education for sustainable development. And if you need a little break, the chill-out area with its comfortable seating is the place to be.
Program at the Fan Zone Karlsplatz on July 7 in Detail:
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Zumba
Zumba is a dance fitness workout made up of Latin American and international music and dance moves. Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to work out and have fun. - 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.: Melissa Kross
French chanson, jazz & swing or modern pop. The trained singer and songwriter has it all and will give you goosebumps with a selection of her greatest hits. - 8:00-9:00 p.m.: CAUSING THE AVALANCHE (Pop Büro)
Music is hard to put into words. Especially when, as with CAUSING THE AVALANCHE, there's a bit of everything. The rock band's songs don't follow rigid chord patterns, are refreshingly different, varied and always catchy and melodious.
Getting 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. 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).
FAN ZONE SCHILLERPLATZ
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.
Further activities in the city on July 7:
- 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.
