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Olympiastadion Berlin: a guide to the Euro 2024 final host stadium
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Olympiastadion Berlin: a guide to the Euro 2024 final host stadium

The Olympiastadion Berlin, a symbol of architectural grandeur and historical significance, stands as one of the most iconic sports venues in the world. Situated in the western part of Berlin, Germany, this stadium has witnessed numerous historic events since its inception. Olympiastadion Berlin serves as the home ground for German club Hertha BSC and will host the Uefa Euro 2024 final on Sunday 14 July 2024. The stadium was originally constructed for the 1936 Summer Olympics, an event overshadowed by the political climate of the time. Designed by architect Werner March, the stadium was a masterpiece of its era, showcasing the grandeur and ambition of the time. The opening ceremony, attended by Adolf Hitler, remains one of the most infamous moments in Olympic history. Despite the dark h...
Men’s football: Uefa Euro 2024 Germany

Men’s football: Uefa Euro 2024 Germany

The 17th edition of the men's Uefa European Championship will be held in Germany from 14 June to 14 July 2024. Host nation Germany will play Scotland in the opening game of Euro 2024 at the Munich Football Arena on Friday 14 June. Berlin’s Olympiastadion will stage the final on Sunday 14 July. See below for information about the draw, stadiums, fixtures and hotels.  Euro 2024 draw and groups Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England Group D: Play-off winner A, Netherlands, Austria, France  Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Play-off winner B  Group F: Turkey, Play-off winner C, Portugal, Czech Republic Host cities and stadiums Olympiastadion Berlin (current capacity: 70,000) Col...
Sebastian Vettel is confirmed for the Red Bull Formula Nürburgring event
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Sebastian Vettel is confirmed for the Red Bull Formula Nürburgring event

A decade after his inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix triumph at the Nürburgring in his car dubbed "Hungry Heidi", four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has announced that he will return to the legendary circuit on 9 September for the Red Bull Formula Nürburgring event.  Joining the ranks of high-calibre racers like GP winner and Red Bull Racing test driver Daniel Ricciardo, Vettel is set to navigate the formidable Nordschleife in his championship car, the RB7, now refitted to run on synthetic, carbon-neutral e-fuel. This September, the Red Bull Formula Nürburgring will feature motorsport legends and an expected crowd of 30,000 spectators amidst the Eifel’s scenic vistas. One of the event’s highlights will be Vettel's demonstration run, symbolising his commitment to the sport and it...

2023 NFL Frankfurt Game: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts

The German city of Frankfurt will host two NFL International Games in 2023. The second game at the Frankfurt Stadium will see the New England Patriots face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday 12 November 2023. 2023 NFL International Games  1 October: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 8 October: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 15 October: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 5 November: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium) 12 November: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts (Frankfurt Stadium)

2023 NFL Frankfurt Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins

The German city of Frankfurt will host two NFL International Games in 2023. The first game at the Frankfurt Stadium will see reigning Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday 5 November 2023.  2023 NFL International Games  1 October: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 8 October: Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 15 October: Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) 5 November: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium) 12 November: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts (Frankfurt Stadium)
2023 NFL International Games: teams confirmed for London and Frankfurt
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2023 NFL International Games: teams confirmed for London and Frankfurt

The National Football League has announced the teams, dates and locations for the five International Games to be played in London, UK, and Frankfurt, Germany. The Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off the 2023 NFL International Games on Sunday 1 October against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium, in what will be their landmark tenth regular season home game in London. The London focus then shifts to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the Buffalo Bills take on the Jaguars on Sunday 8 October. This game for Jacksonville means they will play two regular season games outside of the US – a first for the NFL. The following weekend, Sunday 15 October, the Tennessee Titans will play the Baltimore Ravens, also at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the only purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the ...
NFL to touch down in Germany with games in Munich and Frankfurt
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NFL to touch down in Germany with games in Munich and Frankfurt

Munich will stage the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Germany during the 2022 season. Following a competitive application process, the FC Bayern Munich Stadium was selected as the venue for two of the four International Series games to be played in Germany over the next four years. Frankfurt Stadium will also host two games. "We are very pleased to welcome Munich and Frankfurt to the NFL family and are excited to reward our fans in Germany for their passion by bringing them the spectacle of regular-season NFL football," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We look forward to staging our first game in Germany at FC Bayern Munich's fantastic stadium later this year and to exploring areas of broader collaboration with the Bundesliga." The game in Munich will be one of five inter...
Three German cities at ‘candidate phase’ to host NFL games
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Three German cities at ‘candidate phase’ to host NFL games

The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed that three cities in Germany are in discussions to host regular-season games. The NFL, which has staged 30 matches in London since 2007, is aiming to find a partner city for a possible expansion of the International Series into Germany. After an initial period in which expressions of interest were received from multiple cities, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich have been invited to proceed to the “candidate phase” of the process. Those cities will now participate in deeper conversations about staging games in Germany. “Regular-season games are a key part of continuing the development of our German fan base by creating more excitement for the sport and more connectivity with fans and communities,” said Brett Gosper, NFL Head of Europe a...

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