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The 2024/25 Champions League season has just started! As you might know already, it brings forth a new competitive format and more teams than ever before.

The all-new season of the UEFA Champions League is just around the corner. Now that the last round of qualifiers is all done and dusted, we finally know all 36 participants.

Plus, the draw last Thursday announced all eight fixtures of the 36 participating teams. Mind you, we’ll get the exact group stage calendar at a later date.

Old Champions League Format is No More

That’s right, the 2024/25 Champions League season comes with four extra teams and a completely revamped group stage. The draw ended up confusing the fans, who now aren’t sure what to expect.

No worries, we’re here to shed light on the new Champions League format and guide you through the changes. You’ll be happy to know it’s not as complex as it might seem at first.

The old format for the Champions League main event was pretty straightforward. It was divided into two stages: groups and playoffs. Before the group stage could be seeded, of course, there were several rounds of qualifiers. 

But, that’s not considered a part of the main event. It only consisted of two stages:

• Group stage

• 8 groups (A through H) with 4 teams each

• Each teams plays the other three teams in their group twice

• One match home, one match away

• Top 2 teams from each group quality for the round of 16

• 3rd place teams are relegated to the Europa League

• 4th place teams are eliminated

• Playoffs

• Ro16 up to the semifinals are two-legged matches

• Winners advance to the next stage

• The grand final is a single-leg spectacle in some of football’s greatest venues

The all-new CL format changes are set to completely revamp the group stage. We’ll explain in more detail right below!

2024/25 Champions League Format Explained

If you watched the draw last Thursday, it might’ve left you puzzled. Yes, I know, it seemed pretty complicated.

But, that’s just because of the new format UEFA used computers to automatically seed teams from 4 different pots. Allow us to elaborate:

League Phase

The all-new League Phase is set to replace the old Group Stage with 8 groups of 4 teams. Now, it’s all just a single group; a league - hence the name League Phase. 

So, starting from 2024/25 season, 36 teams will participate in a single league. Each team will play 8 different teams, 4 home and 4 away, instead of 3 teams twice. 

Each team was drawn with two opponents from each of the four pots. Oh, you don’t know a thing about pots? If that’s the case, let’s talk about why the 2024/25 Champions League draw seemed so complex. 

It ought to be because of the fact that all 36 teams were divided into 4 pots, each containing 9 teams. The draw started with Pot 1 which features the strongest title-winning candidates.

The program automatically drew all eight fixtures for each of the Pot 1 teams. The same thing happened for teams in pots 2, 3, and 4, to complete the draw.

So, let’s go over the basics of the new CL League Phase format:

• 36 teams playing in a single league

• A win is 3 points, a draw is 1 point, a loss is 0 points

• Each team plays 8 different teams, 4 home and 4 away

• Each team plays against 2 teams from each of the 4 pots

• After all 8 matches are done, the top 8 teams advance to the ro16

• Teams ranked 9th through 16th play against teams ranked 17th through 24th

• Teams ranked 25th through 36th are eliminated

Knockout Phase Play-Off

Once again, the top 8 teams from the League Phase advance straight to the Ro16. There, they await the winners of the Knockout Phase Play-Off.

More precisely, teams ranked 9th - 16th will face off against teams ranked 17th-24th in a classic two-legged contest. The winner will be determined after 180 minutes, plus potentially extra time and penalties. 

Knockout Phase

Starting from the round of 16, there are no format changes. The top 8 teams from the League Phase will join the Knockout Phase Play-Off winners in the classic two-legged Knockout Phase.

Finals

There are also no changes for the final. It remains a single-leg spectacle. We already know the exact date and location for the 2025 Champions League FInal.

This season, the final will be played on 31 May 2025 at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

2024/25 Champions League Draw

Last Thursday, the football elite gathered in Monaco for the 2024/25 Champions League draw.

First of its kind, mind you. Even though the draw left many puzzled because of the new format, after the first spell of matches everyone will understand how simple it is and everyone’s going to love it.

As for the draw itself, here are all the fixtures of the top 9 teams from the first pot:

Real Madrid Group Stage Fixtures

Even though Real Madrid’s La Liga season isn’t off to a good start, they’ll be fancying their Champions League chances, that’s for sure.

Especially after such a good draw. Borussia, Liverpool and Milan seem like the biggest problems, though the likes of Atalanta and Salzburg could cause some issues too.

• Borussia Dortmund home

• Liverpool away

• Milan home

• Atalanta away

• Salzburg home

• Lille away

• Stuttgart home

• Brest away

Man City Group Stage Fixtures

Manchester City’s draw went pretty well. Pep Guardiola will be happy with Inter and PSG. Juventus away is bound to be a tough nut to crack, but if anyone can do it, it’s Haaland and the company.

• Inter home

• PSG away

• Club Brugge home

• Juventus away

• Feyenoord home

• Sporting CP away

• Sparta Praha home

• S. Bratislava away

Bayern Munich Group Stage Fixtures

Bayern’s draw is pretty sweet. PSG and Barcelona are the only two matches I’m looking forward to. Everything else should be a walk in the park for Musiala and the co.

• PSG home

• Barcelona away

• Benfica home

• Shakhtar away

• GNK Dinamo home

• Feyenoord away

• S. Bratislava home

• Aston Villa away

PSG Group Stage Fixtures

We’re going to see PSG go up against Manchester City once again. The French against Bayern Munich is also going to be a classic. But, then again, so will their fixture against tough-to-crack Atletico.

Then, as icing on the cake, we’ll see them face off against Arsenal too. PSG has a bucket full of classics!

• Man City home

• Bayern Munich away

• Atletico Madrid home

• Arsenal away

• PSV home

• Salzburg away

• Girona home

• Stuttgart away

Liverpool Group Stage Fixtures

The Reds will have mixed feelings about the draw. One of the best fixtures of the entire league phase will see them square off against Real Madrid at Anfield.

Leverkusen’s trip to Merseyside is going to be one for the books as well.

• Real Madrid home

• RB Leipzig away

• Leverkusen home

• Milan away

• Lille home

• PSV away

• Bologna home

• Girona away

Inter Group Stage Fixtures

Inter is in a world of trouble. They got Leipzig, Man City, Arsenal, and Leverkusen from the first two pots.

Not a good draw. Luckily, the likes of Crvena Zvezda at home and Sparta Praha away should be points secured for the Italians.

• RB Leipzig home

• Man City away

• Arsenal home

• Leverkusen away

• Crvena Zvezda home

• Young Boys away

• Monaco home

• Sparta Praha away

Borussia Dortmund Group Stage Fixtures

Borussia Dortmund fans can be happy with the draw. They’ll play against the Spanish golden tandem - Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The remaining 6 matches all seem like a walk in the park, though we’re bound to see some points spillage along the way.

• Barcelona home

• Real Madrid away

• Shakhtar home

• Club Brugge away

• Celtic home

• GNK Dinamo away

• Sturm Graz home

• Bologna away

Barcelona Group Stage Fixtures

Barcelona’s draw is pretty mild. They got Atalanta and Benfica from Pot 2, which perfectly opens their door to direct ro16 qualification. We’re left to see if Jamal, Olmo, and Lewandowski can make it happen.

• Bayern Munich home

• Borussia Dortmund away

• Atalanta home

• Benfica away

• Young Boys home

• Crvena Zvezda away

• Brest home

• Monaco away

RB Leipzig Group Stage Fixtures

RB Leipzig is the final team from Pot 1. These guys just can’t catch a break. First, they lost Dani Olmo.

Now, they drew Liverpool, Inter, Juventus, and Atletico from Pots 1 and 2. Talk about tough luck…

• Liverpool home

• Inter away

• Juventus home

• Atletico Madrid away

• Sporting home

• Celtic away

• Aston Villa home

• Sturm Graz away

Thoughts on the All-New Champions League Format

One thing is certain - fans don’t seem to like the new changes. The draw took them by surprise and now everyone thinks the Champions League is ruined.

I for one don’t think so. While I still do fancy the old format more, I can see why these changes were introduced.

Number one - money. More games and bigger clashes in the group stage are bound to accumulate more money.

A portion of this money will be passed down to developing teams, which is always a big plus. The fans will also get a bunch of additional matches to look forward to.

But, as with everything else in life, some people will be for and some will be against...

Conclusion

The all-new CL format has divided the fans. But, if there’s one thing we can be sure of, it’s that the group stage now packs more high-quality matches than ever before.

So, if you’re ready to get the ball rolling with your Champions League bets, we welcome you to the Winz.io sportsbook!

The European football craze is back, ladies and gents! The UEFA EURO is all wrapped up and so are the Olympics. 

At last, the wait is over and the likes of the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and Bundesliga are back and ready to entertain us, week in and week out.

As the title suggests, we’re here to cover the upcoming season of Bundesliga. More precisely, Winz.io already has several markets for betting on the 2024/25 Bundesliga season.

According to the stats, Bundesliga winner odds are the most popular. However, we’ll also touch on the Top Goalscorer and Top 4 Bundesliga odds.

Let’s roll ⚽️

2024/25 Bundesliga Winner Odds and Predictions

Before going any further, here’s a closer look at the current 2024/25 Bundesliga winner odds, courtesy of Winz.io sportsbook:

Now that you’re familiar with the 24/25 Bundesliga winner odds, let’s check out the top three teams and see which bets make the most sense!

Is Bayern the Go-To Bet This Season?

What happened to Bayern last season? They finished the campaign with 72 points, which wasn’t even enough for the second place. Surely, they can’t be that bad two seasons in a row, right?

They had quite a few departures already. De Ligt and Mazraoui went to Manchester United and Malik Tillman went to PSV.

However, the new arrivals are bound to make up for the departures. Michael Olise is coming in strong following superb performances on the Olympics. Joao Palhinha from Fulham is bound to be another massive hit.

The same can be said for Hiroki Ito which has already proved his worth in the Bundesliga.

According to the transfer news, Bayern has made all the right moves ahead of the 2024/25 Bundesliga start. Can they get back to their title-winning ways? At 1.50, I’ll dare to say yes!

Can Leverkusen Repeat the Impossible?

It’s safe to say Leverkusen did the impossible last season. Despite losing the Europa League finals, they went on to win the Bundesliga without losing a single game in the process. 

However, and here’s a big one - I think they’ll need to play even better this season if they are to clinch back-to-back Bundesliga titles.

To their defense, Leverkusen managed to keep all of their star players. The only notable departure is Adam Hlozek to Hoffenheim.

However, Leverkusen already spent €53m to bolster all three lines - Alex Garcia came in from Girona, while Terrier and Belocian came in from Rennes.

So, I reckon Xabi Alonso is already preparing for a fight to the end with Bayern.

What About Borussia Dortmund?

I’m not sure what to think about Borussia Dortmund anymore. They had a fantastic Champions League run, but ultimately failed to assert dominance in Bundesliga, during one of Bayern’s worst seasons.

It’s obvious they need more oomph in the players' department. They lost Hummels, Marco Reus, and Niclas Fullkrug, and they’re bound to feel all three absentees coming into the new season.

On the bright side, they brought in Stuttgart’s dynamic tandem of Anton and Guirassy. 

Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier seems like a promising attacking figure too. But, will that be enough for Borussia to clinch a top 4 finish? Im not so sure…

Best Bundesliga Top 4 Odds and Predictions

Here are the current odds for the 2024/25 Bundesliga top 4 finish:

Obviously, the odds on Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are ridiculous. They’re just not worth it.

However, everything past that seems pretty solid. So, naturally, we’ll be taking a closer look!

RB Leipzig Doesn’t Look Too Good

According to the odds, RB Leipzig should finish top 4 without too many issues. However, it might not be as straightforward as one might think.

For starters, they barely finished 4th last season and they only got to 65 points. 

Plus, they lost their best player - Dani Olmo - and are still looking for a proper replacement. True, Nusa arrived but he’s not your typical attacking midfielder but a pacey winger with superb technicality and penetration ability. 

If Rose fails to get his hands on another midfield virtuoso with similar passing skills and vision to Dani Olmo, RB Leipzig’s chances to finish top 4 might dwindle prematurely.

Is This the Perfect Opportunity for Stuttgart?

This could be the perfect opportunity for Stuttgart to finish top four once again. At 3.25, the odds couldn’t be better. From our perspective, the odds favour Borussia and Leipzig way too much. 

One of the biggest downsides to the current Stuttgart team are the departures of Ito, Anton, and Serhou Guirassy. But, despite all these departures, Stuttgart is still looking mighty.

Even more so when we factor in the newest arrivals of Demirovic and Undav, which are worth more than €47m combined.

In other words, there’s certainly high value in Stuttgart to finish top 4 at 3.25… especially considering their last season’s efforts.

So, if you’re on the lookout for interesting Bundesliga futures, Stuttgart to finish top 4 at 3.25 seems like the perfect choice!

Bundesliga Top Goalscorer Odds and Predictions

Last but not least, we at Winz.io offer Bundesliga top goalscorer markets too. Here’s a closer look at the current odds.

Please keep in mind they’re bound to change as we inch closer to the first kickoffs.

Obviously, Harry Kane is the heavy favourite. However, the likes of Openda, Boniface, and Guirassy are right behind him. If everything aligns correctly and they’re all injury-free, they could easily give the Englishman a proper run for his money. Let’s talk about that!

Harry Kane (1.45)

Harry Kane was destined to win the top goalscorer accolade during his first season with Bayern. He finished last season with 36 goals, which was 8 more than Serhou Guirassy who finished second.

True, 5 of those goals were penalties. Still, the Englishman scored 31 goals from open play, which tells you all you need to know about his goalscoring prowess.

He’s a danger in the box; you can’t give him space to head the ball, yet you can’t exactly be aggressive when he’s near the box because he can pass the ball quite well too. 

Despite not winning the title last season, Bayern can be happy about the way Harry Kane transitioned to the German Bundesliga. That said, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see him win back-to-back accolades.

Lois Openda (8.00)

According to the Bundesliga 2024/25 top goalscorer odds, Lois Openda is in tied second place with Boniface and Guirassy. Last season, the 24-year-old Belgian forward scored 24 goals for RB Leipzig.

Coming into this season, he’s now a year older and a year more experienced, and his aim will be to improve that tally to over 25.

However, I for one wouldn’t bet my money on Openda. For starters, RB Leipzig lost their best player - Dani Olmo. The Spaniard’s passes were always pitch-perfect and helped kickstart many of Leipzig’s goalscoring opportunities.

Now that he’s an inch away from Barcelona, I doubt Openda will have such quality assistance, which probably means he won’t be able to challenge Harry Kane.

Victor Boniface (8.00)

Victor Boniface finished the season with 14 goals. However, he wasn’t at his best for a big part of the season. Injuries prevented him from going well above 20 goals last time out.

This time around, though, assuming he’s 100% fit for the whole season, I wouldn’t be too surprised to see Victor clinch above 20.

He’s known for punching above his weight and snatching one of the top three goalscorer spots is far from impossible… especially if Leverkusen kick things off with a few dominant wins.

Sehrou Guirassy (8.00)

Last season, Stuttgart’s fantastic Bundesliga campaign was the direct product of Sehrou Guirassy’s exceptional goalscoring.

More precisely, the 28-year-old forward finished the season with 28 goals to his name, which was enough to place second on last year’s top goalscorer charts.

This season, Guirassy is going to be Borussia Dortmund’s main forward and he’s likely to get into even more goalscoring positions this season.

If he can build upon last year’s performances, Sehrou could definitely cause quite the ruckus and potentially even mess up Harry Kane’s plans. At 8.00, it’s a pretty good deal!

Summary

There you have it boys and girls! Those are the top Bundesliga futures ahead of the first set of fixtures this weekend.

We haven’t just focused on 2024/25 Bundesliga winner bets, but top 4 predictions and top goalscorer markets too.

If you’re looking for stuff for the second German Bundesliga, Winz.io has you covered. We have outright winner options for the Bundesliga B, with the likes of Fortuna Dusseldorf and FC Koln leading the charge according to the odds.

We’re just days away from the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony. More precisely, the event is officially scheduled to start on Friday, July 26th. 

We at Winz.io already have a plethora of Olympic Games betting options, be it outrights or bout/match-based specimens.

In this blog, we’ll list out the most interesting categories, show you our current Paris 2024 Olympics betting odds, and share some tangible betting predictions. 

So, let’s get cracking!

Most Interesting 2024 Olympic Games Betting Odds

The Olympic Games in Paris continue to expand their reach, which is one of the main reasons host cities are becoming increasingly more difficult to find. 

We’ve climbed to a total of 329 events across 39 sports and that ought to give you a rough idea about just how big the biggest multi-sporting event really is.

Naturally, only a handful of these categories are interesting from the perspective of the average bettor. Several athletics bouts and a few team-based sports are where all the fun is at.

Based on our preliminary research, there aren’t that many valuable 2024 Paris Olympics betting options, though.

But, no worries, we’re here to emphasize the key subjects!

2024 Olympics Basketball Tournament Betting Odds

The basketball tournament kicks off on Saturday, July 27th with the first group stage matches. The tournament features twelve nations divided into three groups of four.

The eight best teams proceed to the playoffs (1st and 2nd place teams plus the two best 3rd place teams). 

According to the Olympic Games betting odds, Team USA are the undisputed favorites.

At 1.16 to win the tournament, it doesn’t get any better than that for LeBron and the co. The team is packed with stars.

However, the key players aren’t getting any younger, which might pave the way for a surprise here.

No worries, we’ll go into more details regarding the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball predictions later.

For now, let’s focus on the two tennis tournaments 🎾

2024 Olympics Tennis Tournaments Betting Odds

We’re in for 5 tennis events in total; a mighty combination of men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

However, as always, the two most interesting bouts will be the men’s and women’s singles.

Men’s 2024 Olympic Games Tennis Tournament

Here’s a closer look at the odds for the upcoming men’s Paris 2024 Olympics tennis tournament:

This time around, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are in the pole positions. The women’s competition seems a bit more straightforward than the men’s event.

Why? Because Alcaraz will be pressured from all sides by the likes of Sinner, Zverev, Nadal, and of course - Novak Djokovic. It’s going to be a tricky contest, and Winz.io odds perfectly reflect that.

Women’s 2024 Olympic Games Tennis Tournament

Now let’s focus on the women’s contest and examine the odds:

Despite Iga Swiatek being the heavy favorite in the women’s event, the likes of Gauff Rybakina and even Andreweva won’t be backing down without a fight.

Obviously, 1.53 is hard to beat here, but that won’t make the event any less interesting, that’s for sure!

2024 Olympic Games Betting Predictions

Now let’s wrap everything up with a few tangible 204 Olympic Games betting predictions:

• Women’s Tennis Tournament Prediction 🎾

Roland Garros’ clay courts are bound to create a magical performance in Paris next month. Prediction-wise, Iga Swiatek is on a whole different level when playing on the Parisian clay court. I expect her to cruise to the Olympic title here.

• Men’s Tennis Tournament Prediction 🎾

While Alcaraz is the odds-on favorite, I reckon Djokovic will be the player to bet on, despite the fact he’s not been the best on clay courts.

Rafa Nadal won’t lack motivation either, and I reckon the same can be said for Sinner and Zverev too. But, objectively speaking, this one is likely to go down between Alcaraz and Djokovic.

• Men’s Basketball Tournament Prediction 🏀

Team USA were almost properly shocked by South Sudan. LeBron’s last-attack magic turned the tides in their favor and a good D cemented the narrow 101:100 win.

This goes to show us USMNT might not be as safe of a favorite as the odds (1.16) predict. You might as well experiment with low-stake bets on the likes of France, Canada, and Jokić-powered Serbia.

• Women’s Football Prediction ⚽️

There’s one thing I can say right away - there’s no way Canada manages to win back-to-back Olympic golds.

This time around, the competition is chock-full of stars, with USWNT and Spain posing as the main contenders. 

I honestly can’t pick between them, so I’d rather go with something like Spain or USWNT to reach the final.

• Men’s Football Tournament Prediction ⚽️

I have to side with France here. Henry knows these guys well and is tactically (and experience-wise) superior to his peers. At 3.25, it might just be the most valuable team-based bet coming into the 2024 Olympic Games.

• Women’s 100m Race Prediction 🏃‍♀️

The 24-year-old American Sha’Carri Richardson is the fastest woman in the world this season. Considering that, it comes as no surprise she’s the odds-on favorite.

The biggest contenders are likely to be Julien Alfred and Shericka Jackson, both of whom have sub-11s performances. But, considering Sha’Carri is in top shape, I expect her to take the title in Paris.

• Men’s 100m Race Prediction 🏃‍♂️

On paper, Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson is the favorite at 2.25. However, he’s emerged onto the big stage much more recently than other top contenders.

But, Kishane does have the fastest personal best of 9.77 which he achieved just last month, which is even faster than Noah Lyles who’s currently sitting at 2.50. 

It’s going to be a tight encounter between these two, but I expect Noah Lyles to emerge on top simply because of his superior consistency. 

Final Words 

At Winz.io, we’re ready to enhance your Olympic experience with a wide range of betting options, from outright victories to match-specific wagers.

In this article, we've highlighted the most intriguing betting categories, provided our latest Paris 2024 Olympics odds, and offered some insightful predictions to guide your bets. 

Whether you're a seasoned bettor or new to the game, now is the perfect time to dive into the action.

Let’s make this Olympic season unforgettable!

Germany has some of the most mesmerizing football venues in the world.

The likes of Allianz Arena and Signal Iduna Park are bound to captivate fans who’ll watch the football action live over the next month or so. 

Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at all ten stadiums which will host EURO 2024 matches.

Ten cities, ten stadiums, four of which are usually the home turfs of teams playing in the second Bundesliga. This just goes to show you the strength of the German football infrastructure.

Olympiastadion Berlin

• Stadium Capacity: 71,000

• Location: Berlin

• Team: Herta BSC (German 2. Bundesliga)

Hertha BSC is an iconic Bundesliga team. However, due to mismanagement and a decimated team, they’re now playing in the second Bundesliga division.

But, that doesn’t take anything away from the greatness that is the Olympiastadion Berlin.

The biggest events hosted here were the 2006 World Cup final and the 2015 Champions League final.

Seeing as this is the biggest and most luxurious venue, it’s no wonder it’s set to host the EURO 2024 final on July 14th. 

BVB Stadion

• Stadium Capacity: 62,000

• Location: Dortmund

• Team: Borussia Dortmund (German Bundesliga)

Also known as the Westfalenstadion and Signal Iduna Park, the BVB Stadion is a true masterpiece. It’s known for the Yellow Wall of Borussia Dortmund, one of Bundesliga’s most iconic teams. 

The stadium has a 66,000 capacity for UEFA matches and is widely considered as the cultural heart of the entire region. 

The most notable UEFA game played in the stadium was the 2001 UEFA Cup Final between Deportivo and Liverpool.

As for UEFA EURO 2024, the BVB Stadion will feature one of the two semifinals, as well as several group stage matches and a ro16 clash.

Munich Football Arena

• Stadium Capacity: 66,000

• Location: Munich

• Team: Bayern Munchen (German Bundesliga)

Also known as the Allianz Arena, the Munich Football Stadium is one of the most mesmerizing pieces of sporting architecture on the planet.

It has 66,000 seats for UEFA competitions and 75,000 for Bundesliga clashes.

Thanks to its modern design, plenty of space and all sorts of built-in services, Allianz Arena has hosted numerous important games since 2006. On the upcoming EURO, it will host six matches in total.

Four group stage clashes, including the opener between Germany and Scotland, a ro16 clash, and a semifinal on July 9th.

Frankfurt Arena

• Stadium Capacity: 47,000

• Location: Frankfurt

• Team: Eintracht Frankfurt (German Bundesliga)

The venue recently went through its first upgrade. It was built from 2002 to 2005, so that doesn’t come as a big surprise.

For Bundesliga matches, Frankfurt Arena can accept 58,000 after the latest stand upgrade. For UEFA matches, though, the official stadium capacity is 47,000.

In the past, this stadium hosted one of the 2006 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals as well as the 2002 Women’s Cup Final.

This time around, Frankfurt Arena will host 4 group stage matches and a round of 16 clash on July 1st. 

Volkparkstadion

• Stadium Capacity: 49,000

• Location: Hamburg

• Team: HSV (German 2. Bundesliga)

The Volksparkstadion in Hamburg has a capacity of 49,000 for UEFA matches. The most notable hosted matches in its history were the 2006 World Cup quarterfinal and 2010 Europa League final.

On this EURO, it will host four group-stage matches as well as one of the four quarterfinals.

The venue got a fair bit of upgrades over the last few years. Most notably, in 2023 it received new lighting and sound systems, as well as new state-of-the-art floodlights.

There were also several upgrades in terms of attendees’ quality of life and accessibility.

Arena Aufschalke

• Stadium Capacity: 49,000

• Location: Gelsenkirchen

• Team: Schalke (German 2. Bundesliga)

Arena Aufschalke is the next stadium on our list here. Even though Schalke 04 has been stuck in the second division for quite a while now, the stadium is always packed with fans.

The average attendance for last season, 17 matches in total, amounted to 61,538. That just goes to show you how much German fans love supporting their team week in and week out.

Sports betting fans are going to love Arena Aufschalke’s group-stage clashes. Especially the second-round clash between Spain and Italy.

Feel free to check out our EURO 2024 Group Stage betting predictions for more info. 

Leipzig Stadium

• Stadium Capacity: 40,000

• Location: Leipzig

• Team: RB Leipzig(German Bundesliga)

Red Bull Leipzig has been on an upward spiral for quite a while now. They currently have a formidable team and will be playing Champions League football next season.

So, one thing is for sure, the Leipzig Stadium will have fantastic football action even after the EURO wraps up.

Back in 2006, the stadium hosted several group-stage matches and a round of 16 clash. The same will happen on the 2024 EURO. The biggest match in this tournament will be the third round group stage clash between Croatia vs Italy. The final match on the Leipzig Stadium is set for July 2nd, a round of 16 encounter.

Cologne Stadium

• Stadium Capacity: 43,000

• Location: Cologne

• Team: FC Koln (German 2. Bundesliga)

The jewel of the River Rhine. The city of Cologne’s population is now over 1 million.

Besides the gorgeous stadium, Cologne also has one of Germany’s most mesmerizing landmarks, the Chuch of Saint Peter, and is home to one of the biggest esports competitions - Intel Extreme Masters Cologne.

The stadium is home to FC Koln, a team which will be playing in the second Bundesliga division next season after failing to stay out of the relegation zone.

It’s not the biggest venue, coming in at 43,000, but it definitely has its charm. That said, it will only feature 4 group stage matches and one round of 16 clash.

Stuttgart Arena

• Stadium Capacity: 51,000

• Location: VfB Stuttgart

• Team: Stuttgart (German Bundesliga)

Back in 2006 when Germany hosted the FIFA World Cup, Stuttgart Arena was used for the third-place play-off between Germany and Portugal.

It must be a lucky talisman for the German side as they cruised to the bronze medal with a 3:1 victory.

The 2024 EURO doesn’t have a third-place match. Still, Stuttgart Arena will host one of the four quarterfinal matches, as well as four group-stage matches. 

Dusseldorf Arena

• Stadium Capacity: 40,000

• Location: Dusseldorf

• Team: Fortuna Dusseldorf (German 2. Bundesliga)

Finally, Dusseldorf Arena! It is the home of Fortuna Dusseldorf, another high-profile team playing in the second division of the German Bundesliga. It’s quite a small stadium, but one with an electric and cozy atmosphere.

Even though Fortuna plays in the second division, the atmosphere is always nothing short of buzzing.

Thanks to such an electric atmosphere, it comes as no surprise that Dusseldorf Arena is not just going to host several group stage matches but a ro16 clash and one quarterfinal as well.