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• Official tickets to the match of your choice
• Private transfers to/from the match
• Hop-on/hop-off bus tour tickets
• Three-course meal at an authentic restaurant
• Day trips to other locations (optional)
• City tour with tickets to the top attractions

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Places visited: The vacation destination is customizable and will depend on the team(s) you would like to watch in action.   Tours to different cities following a specific team or selection of teams are also available.

Departure dates and prices:  The soccer season is generally between August and May and exact dates will be dependent on the match fixtures. Prices vary depending on the star of accommodation chosen and the activities that you would like included; however, prices start from $2299 per person - please  contact us  for a personalized quote

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While England is home to the Premier League and its famous teams, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool, Europe has the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League , which include teams from across Europe. This 6-day soccer vacation allows you to experience the exciting atmosphere of a live soccer match and is entirely customizable to your requirements so that you can choose the country you visit and the team you watch play live.* As a part of the trip you will also have plenty of time to discover other European cities, such as London, Rome, Paris, Munich or Barcelona , as well as historic and important landmarks, such as Stonehenge in the UK or the Eiffel Tower in Paris. We can also arrange other optional day trips and tours so that you can make the most of your time during your vacation in Europe. An example itinerary is shown below.

Trip Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival in your chosen city

• Private airport transfer to your hotel
• Free time to enjoy the city atmosphere

Day 2: Bus tour

• Hop-on/hop-off bus tour - a great way to see all the main attractions at your own pace
• Three-course meal at a traditional restaurant

Day 3: Match day

• Private transfer to the stadium
• Official match tickets - VIP hospitality upgrades available
• Private transfer from the stadium back to your hotel

Day 4: Optional day trip

Enjoy an optional day trip to another city or popular attraction; possible choices include:

• From London: excursion to Stonehenge (a famous landmark with pagan roots)
• From Rome: wine-tasting tour of the Lazio countryside
• From Milan: day tour to the stunning Italian Lake District
• From Barcelona: excursion to Andorra

Day 5: Sightseeing tour

• Discover the best sights on a guided tour of your chosen city, including entry tickets to the best attractions

Day 6: Departure

Private transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home

If you would like to book this vacation or you would like a customized tour or holiday, please call one of our dedicated team on  +44 1223 637328 or   click here to send us an inquiry .  You can also visit our  homepage  for an overview of the European tours, vacations and experiences that we offer. *Please note that match dates are dependent on the soccer league timetable - we will be happy to recommend matches to you that suit your preferred vacation dates.

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Real Madrid and AC Milan among European teams touring SoCal this summer

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Champions League semifinalists Real Madrid and AC Milan will face off July 23 at the Rose Bowl in the first of three Southern California summer friendlies featuring five of Europe’s biggest soccer clubs.

The second game will see La Liga leader Barcelona play Arsenal at SoFi Stadium on July 26 while Italian rivals Juventus and Milan will meet July 27 at Dignity Health Sports Park. The games are part of an 11-day, eight-game series of exhibitions that will kick off July 22 in Santa Clara with Barcelona playing Juventus and will conclude Aug. 2 in Orlando with Juventus taking on Real Madrid.

The Soccer Champions Tour, being produced by in partnership between the global investment firm Sixth Street; Legends, a premium experiences company; and AEG, owner of the Galaxy , will also include England’s Manchester United , which faces Real Madrid on July 26 in Houston.

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“AEG is excited about the partnership with Soccer Champions Tour and Legends to bring the most successful soccer clubs in the world to fans across the U.S.,” said Tom Braun, the senior vice-president for soccer and business operations at AEG. Braun oversaw a five-game tour July that drew more than 93,000 fans to the Rose Bowl to see Real Madrid beat Juventus.

That was the largest crowd for a soccer match in the U.S. since July 2018.

Alex Waxman, co-founder and CEO of Sixth Street, said the company has plans to expand the tour to include women’s teams.

“While this year’s tour consists of men’s clubs, we look forward to expanding next summer to bring the world’s best women’s clubs to local audiences around the globe and to evolve this series into a format with real games of consequence.”

Presale tickets for the tour will go on sale on May 16 at SoccerChampionsTour.com with general on-sale access beginning on May 19 at the same website.

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July 27: Juventus-AC Milan, Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson

July 29: Barcelona-Real Madrid, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Aug. 1: AC Milan-Barcelona, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Aug. 2: Juventus-Real Madrid, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.

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Which European soccer teams are touring the USA in summer 2022?

by Kyle Fansler June 10, 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding, European soccer teams are touring the USA for offseason training again in bulk.

Last year, a handful of European clubs made the trip over to the United States. Notably, Everton won the Florida Cup against Colombian side Millionarios. Still, the majority of the major European clubs held off with limited capacity at stadiums still in effect.

This summer, look forward to seeing some of Europe’s biggest clubs in action stateside.

Most of the following teams play three games during their tenure in the country. Oftentimes, this is just a stop on the club’s international tour. For example, Barcelona has two confirmed games while in the U.S. this summer. However, the club’s offseason tour already started against Australia’s A-League All Stars.

While the players do get some time off before the trip to the United States, Barcelona then plays two games in the United States. Plus, there is potential for a third one.

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Also, not every club confirmed its summer plans quite yet. Real Madrid, for example, has a history of playing in the U.S. over the summer. However, with the club set for the UEFA Champions League Final, the season is still very much at hand. On the other hand, Liverpool, Real’s opponent in the Final, announced its offseason plans in February. The Reds, like a number of other clubs, will be in Asia. Specifically, Jurgen Klopp’s side has games set for Thailand and Singapore .

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Back to the U.S., three of England’s ‘big six’ teams will appear throughout the United States. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City each have a slate of games.

The highlight of this is the 2022 Florida Cup between Chelsea and Arsenal on July 23 . This one-off competition traditionally has a handful of teams from South America and Europe. As part of the FC Series, this is just a singular game. However, both clubs do have additional games.

On July 16, Chelsea plays Mexican side Club América at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Then, the club arrives in Charlotte to play MLS club Charlotte FC .

That game, scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, is part of a busy day for summer friendlies. Five European clubs play five clubs from North America across the United States. Eventually, Chelsea finishes up its America tour in that Arsenal game.

Like Chelsea, Arsenal plays three games during its time in the United States. Arsenal opens up its time in the U.S. against fellow Premier League foe Everton in Baltimore on July 16. Then, on that day of Europe vs. North America, Arsenal takes on Orlando City at Exploria Stadium in Orlando.

The Chelsea-Arsenal clash is the Gunners’ last game before heading back to England to continue preparations for what could be a big season for the North London club.

Everton was one of the few clubs to play international friendlies last summer. It returns to the United States starting with the aforementioned game against Arsenal. The Toffees then partake in that busy July 20 set of games when it plays against Minnesota United .

Everton has the honor of being Minnesota United’s first friendly against Premier League opposition. Everton did well in the preseason last summer, but struggled mightily in the league, barely staying up.

• Manchester City

The defending Premier League champions have just two games over a four-day span in the United States. Like Chelsea, the Sky Blues take on Liga MX side Club América. This game is at NRG Stadium, the traditional home of the NFL’s Houston Texans.

Manchester City’s second game, however, is the best confirmed game in the United States. Plus, it is at one of sports’ most vaunted and historical venues. Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers for the last 65 years, hosts its first soccer game on July 23. Manchester City plays Bayern Munich , which now has 10-consecutive Bundesliga titles. These two sides last met in 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with Pep Guardiola besting his old club 3-2. Bernardo Silva scored twice that day for City.

• Bayern Munich

Among the European soccer teams touring the USA, Bayern Munich has the most success when it comes to the UEFA Champions League. The German side visited the U.S. in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2019. The two games for the club go from Washington D.C. to Green Bay, WI.

On July 20, Bayern plays its first game against an MLS side when it battles DC United at Audi Field . The German car manufacturer has a stake in both DC United and Bayern Munich, making this a first Audi Football Summit. As seen previously, Bayern then rounds out its trip to the U.S. against Manchester City at Lambeau Field .

Another European giant, Barcelona has a knack for playing in the United States. The Catalans were part of the biggest summer friendly in U.S. history when they played in  El Clásico  in Miami in 2017.

As stated previously, Barcelona’s summer activities started before the European season even wrapped up. However the main bulk comes in the form of two games stateside. FCB has two games against MLS opposition in the form of Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls .

While unconfirmed, there are reports that a second  El Clásico  in the United States is in the works for the summer of 2022. Early reports indicate that the game will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the same site as the contest between Chelsea and Club América. Real Madrid is yet to release information on its summer tour, but that likely comes out in early June.

Rumors on Real

While nothing is confirmed regarding  Los Blancos , there are indications of where the club’s summer tour may lead. Past rumors included a miniature tournament against Juventus and Barcelona, the three clubs still somewhat connected to the European Super League. It appears Real Madrid will be making another trip out to the U.S., but more information will arrive in the coming days.

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Other clubs could join, but the ones above are the only European clubs with confirmed dates in the United States.

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EURO 2024: All you need to know

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Three-time winners Germany will stage the UEFA European Championship in 2024.

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Where will euro 2024 be held  .

Germany will host EURO 2024, having been chosen to stage the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship at a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon on 27 September 2018. Türkiye was the only other nation that bid to hold UEFA EURO 2024. West Germany hosted the 1988 edition, but this will be the first time Germany has staged the UEFA European Championship since reunification. The 2006 FIFA World Cup also took place in the country.

When is EURO 2024?

The UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament is scheduled to take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. The group stage runs until 26 June, with the knockout stage beginning on 29 June.

As the host nation, Germany are seeded in Group A and will occupy position A1; they will therefore play in the opening match – against Scotland – at the Munich Football Arena on Friday 14 June. Germany/West Germany have featured at every EURO since 1972. West Germany won the 1972 and 1980 editions, while the reunited Germany triumphed at EURO '96 .

Who has qualified for EURO?

The draw for the final tournament was held in Hamburg on Saturday 2 December.

Group A : Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland Group B : Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania Group C : Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England Group D : Poland*, Netherlands, Austria, France Group E : Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine* Group F : Türkiye, Georgia*, Portugal, Czechia

* Qualified via play-offs

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What is the tournament format?  

The format will be the same as for UEFA EURO 2020 . The top two in each of the six final tournament groups will proceed to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed finishers.

Where and when will the final of UEFA EURO 2024 be played?

Berlin's Olympiastadion will stage the final on Sunday 14 July 2024.

What are the EURO 2024 host cities?

The ten venues chosen to host games at the tournament include nine of the stadiums used at the 2006 World Cup plus the Düsseldorf Arena.

Uniquely, the Munich Football Arena will be staging matches for the second EURO in succession; Bayern München's home ground was one of 11 arenas that held games during UEFA EURO 2020.

Host venues are as follows:

Berlin : Olympiastadion Berlin (current capacity: 71,000) Cologne : Cologne Stadium (43,000) Dortmund : BVB Stadion Dortmund (62,000) Dusseldorf : Düsseldorf Arena (47,000) Frankfurt : Frankfurt Arena (47,000) Gelsenkirchen : Arena AufSchalke (50,000) Hamburg : Volksparkstadion Hamburg (49,000) Leipzig : Leipzig Stadium (40,000) Munich : Munich Football Arena (66,000) Stuttgart : Stuttgart Arena (51,000)

When do EURO 2024 tickets go on sale?

The latest UEFA EURO 2024 ticketing information can be found here .

EURO 2024 key dates

Final tournament 14 June 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 opening game, Munich Football Arena 14 July 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 final, Olympiastadion Berlin

What sustainability measures will be in place at EURO?

In line with increased societal expectations around football needing to accelerate action on social and environmental sustainability, the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament wants to lead by example through targeted measures and investments. The full Environmental, Social and Governance strategy can be found here .

Will there be EURO 2024 fan zones in Germany?

Every host city will welcome supporters to dedicated fan zones with public viewing installations. Check out the event guide for each host city for further details on how to prepare for your EURO 2024 experience in Germany, whether you have a ticket or just want to soak up the atmosphere during the football festivities. More information will be released in the build-up to the tournament, so make sure you visit regularly for the latest updates.

What will be the best way to get around Germany?

Travelling by train and public transport will be the most convenient and sustainable option to travel during the tournament. EURO 2024 ticket holders will have access to discounted national and international train tickets, as well as a 36 Hour Travel Pass for public transport at no extra cost .

Is there an official EURO 2024 match ball?

FUSSBALLLIEBE, the Official Match Ball of UEFA EURO 2024 that will be used during the final tournament , was unveiled in November 2023 by UEFA and adidas at a special event in front of the Olympiastadion in Berlin. German for "love of football", FUSSBALLLIEBE features adidas Connected Ball Technology for the first time at a UEFA EURO.

Who is the EURO 2024 mascot?

The official tournament mascot is named Albärt following a vote conducted among UEFA.com users and schoolchildren across Europe, through the UEFA Football in Schools programme. Albärt, a teddy bear, won 32% of the vote. The ursine mascot was first introduced to Germany fans in Gelsenkirchen in June 2023, ahead of the national team's friendly game against Colombia.

Who are the city ambassadors for EURO 2024?

Berlin : Kevin-Prince Boateng Cologne : Harald Schumacher Dortmund : Roman Weidenfeller, Annike Krahn Düsseldorf : Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, Sandra Mikolaschek, Selin Oruz Frankfurt : Alex Meier, Deborah Levi Gelsenkirchen : Gerald Asamoah Hamburg : Patrick Esume Leipzig : Professor Dr Jörg Junhold, Anja Mittag, Jürgen Zielinski Munich : Dr Felix Brych Stuttgart : Cacau, Niko Kappel, Eli Seitz

Is there a EURO 2024 volunteer programme?

The volunteer team is complete! Over 146,000 football enthusiasts submitted their applications to become a volunteer at EURO 2024, with 16,000 volunteers from 124 nations subsequently selected.

Being a volunteer is a one-of-a-kind adventure: a hands-on job that encompasses everything from interacting with fans to driving trucks and assisting with accreditations. The volunteers will represent Germany in the ten host cities and stadiums during the event, welcoming guests from all over the world, as well as playing a central role in making the tournament a EURO for all, bringing to life the motto 'United by football. Vereint im Herzen Europas.'

Is there an official EURO 2024 song?

FIRE – from Italian producers Meduza, American pop-rock trailblazers OneRepublic and German singer-songwriter Leony – has been released on all streaming platforms. The song, written by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic and produced by MEDUZA, merges the Italian group's much-loved anthemic house production, OneRepublic's compelling soundscapes and Leony's pop expertise into a track that embodies the fervour and spirit of football and music fans alike.

Is there an eEURO?

UEFA eEURO 2024 began with the online qualifiers in March 2024 and will conclude with the final in Germany this summer. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is the official platform for UEFA's eEURO.

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European Soccer Clubs’ Summer Tours Heat Up U.S. Fans’ Interest

On a humid Friday night in late July, more than 26,000 soccer fans packed Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.—not to watch MLS’s latest attraction, Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, but to attend a preseason match between the English Premier League’s Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.

This game was part of the Premier League Summer Series—six U.S. preseason games, organized by Stephen Ross’ Relevent Sports Group—and one of the 34 friendlies that European teams have played in the U.S. this summer. These mostly sold-out matches show American fan and business interest in global soccer is continuing its steady growth.

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The Premier League’s tour promoted a set of friendly matches between mid-tier clubs—including Newcastle, Fulham , Aston Villa and Brighton —in nine days across five U.S. cities. The July 23 doubleheader at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field featuring Fulham-Brentford and Newcastle-Aston Villa saw over 100,000 fans in attendance, while Newcastle vs. Chelsea in Atlanta ’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 26 had 70,789 people.

The tour’s revenue was close to $20 million, according to people familiar with the events.

Along with the Premier League Summer Series, Relevent launched LaLiga’s Summer Tour, featuring Atlético Madrid, Sevilla , Real Betis and Real Sociedad . The tour is part of the strategy of LaLiga North America, the joint venture between LaLiga and Relevent, to develop and grow the league, its clubs and competitions in North American markets.

“The United States and Mexico represent an important opportunity for LaLiga and its clubs in brand and business development, especially in the run-up to the FIFA World Cup in 2026,” said Boris Gartner, CEO of LaLiga North America.

Relevent has organized preseason friendlies in the U.S. with top global soccer clubs since 2013. “It started when Stephen Ross saw a Barcelona vs. Chivas match sell out in 24 hours at [what is now called] Hard Rock Stadium,” Danny Sillman, the CEO of Relevent, said in a video call.

“Soccer was a sport that he didn’t have previous exposure to, and he realized that it’s the one sport where Americans are clearly not the best,” Sillman said. “And he wanted to bring these iconic players and mythical-like clubs to an American audience.”

Relevent’s International Champions Cup (ICC) saw half a million attendees, with an average attendance of 42,000 people per match in 2013. In 2017, Sillman led the strategy to bring el Clásico , the famous rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid , to the U.S. for a preseason match as part of the ICC. It was the first time the two teams had played stateside, and just the second time in 100 years they had played outside of Spain . The first ever el Clásico on U.S. soil took place in Miami ’s Hard Rock Stadium in front of 66,014 fans.

“There is a huge interest or appetite from American fans for European football brands,” Sillman said. “Relevent’s strategy has always been about developing IP.”

The company is transitioning from ICC to these new properties. “We believe that our in live events should build IP in partnership with the European leagues, because they are what resonate with fans,” Sillman said.

Along with Relevent, other sports entertainment companies have brought major soccer teams to the U.S. this summer.

The private equity giant Sixth Street, event promoter Legends, and sports and live entertainment company AEG created a  joint venture  this year to host the Soccer Champions Tour. This edition of the Soccer Champions Tour was completely independent from the tour of the same name run in previous years by AEG, which also owns MLS’ LA Galaxy .

This year’s seven-match tour featured Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan , Juventus , Arsenal and Manchester United . (Sixth Street has invested in both Real Madrid and Barcelona.) The most high-profile match of the tour was  El Clásico  at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. According to Sixth Street, it broke the attendance record for a Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match in the U.S. with 82,000 fans, the most ever for a club soccer match at AT&T Stadium. Wednesday night’s game between Real Madrid and Juventus, a sellout held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando , was the highest grossing soccer match in stadium history.

AEG independently organized two additional games this summer: one between Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC and the Galaxy at LA’s Dignity Health Sports Park, and a sold-out game between Manchester United and Arsenal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Across all nine matches, the tournament sold almost 500,000 tickets.

“I think leading into 2026, the success of this tournament marks the emergence of soccer in America,” said Tom Braun, SVP of soccer and business development of AEG Sports/LA Galaxy. “And these friendlies are just one small piece of what soccer in America is about.”

The Soccer Champions Tour is expanding next year to include top women’s clubs, and the tournament might take place in the U.S., Europe or elsewhere, according to organizers. Sixth Street has a controlling stake in new NWSL franchise Bay FC.

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Premier League pre-season friendlies, fixtures, results 2024: Summer tours, training in USA, Asia, Australia and more

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United face each other in USA this summer; Chelsea play Wrexham and Real Madrid in California; see all English top-flight clubs' confirmed pre-season dates; Premier League 2024/25 season starts on weekend of August 17/18

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Premier League clubs are already making plans for the 2024/25 season by arranging pre-season friendlies across the globe.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool will renew rivalries in the USA this summer, while Tottenham face Bayern Munich twice in the space of a week.

Keep track below of all the friendly fixtures and results. This page will be updated as more clubs announce pre-season dates and confirm kick-off times.

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Which Premier League sides are going to the USA in summer 2024?

Several Premier League heavyweights are heading to the States.

Arsenal will play Manchester United and Liverpool in Los Angeles and Philadelphia respectively in July, while Chelsea will take on Manchester City in Columbus and have also lined up friendlies against Wrexham and Real Madrid.

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Premier League pre-season friendlies - confirmed dates so far

July 27: Arsenal vs Man Utd - SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (kick-off 1am July 28 UK time) July 31: Arsenal vs Liverpool - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, kick-off 7pm local time (12.30am August 1 UK time)

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July 17: Aston Villa vs Walsall - Bescot Stadium, kick-off 7.30pm July 27: Aston Villa vs Columbus Crew - Lower.com Field, Ohio, kick-off 8pm local time (1am July 28 UK time) July 31: Aston Villa vs RB Leipzig - Red Bull Arena, New Jersey, kick-off 8pm local time (1am August 1 UK time) August 3: Aston Villa vs Club America - Soldier Field, Chicago, kick-off 4.30pm local time (10.30pm UK time) August 10: Aston Villa vs Borussia Dortmund - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, kick-off 4pm UK time

August 3 : Brentford vs Watford - Vicarage Road, kick-off 3pm August 9 : Brentford vs Wolfsburg - Gtech Community Stadium, kick-off 7.45pm

July 24: Kashima Antlers vs Brighton - National Stadium, Tokyo, kick-off 11am UK time July 28: Tokyo Verdy vs Brighton - National Stadium, Tokyo, kick-off 10.30am UK time August 3: QPR vs Brighton - Loftus Road, kick-off 3pm

July 24: Chelsea vs Wrexham - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara July 27: Chelsea vs Celtic - Notre Dame Stadium, Indiana July 31: Chelsea vs Club America - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta August 3: Chelsea vs Man City - Ohio Stadium, Columbus August 6: Chelsea vs Real Madrid - Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

Crystal Palace

July 31: Crystal Palace vs Wolves - Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Maryland, kick-off 8pm local time (1am August 1 UK time) August 3: Crystal Palace vs West Ham - Raymond James Stadium, Florida, kick-off 7pm local time (12am August 4 UK time)

August 10: Hoffenheim vs Fulham - PreZero Arena, Germany, kick-off 4pm UK time

July 27: Ipswich vs Fortuna Dusseldorf - Portman Road, 3pm

July 27: Liverpool vs Real Betis - Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, kick-off 12.30am UK time July 31: Liverpool vs Arsenal - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, kick-off 7pm local time (12.30am August 1 UK time) August 3: Liverpool vs Man Utd - Brice Stadium, South Carolina, kick-off 12.30am August 4 UK time

July 23: Man City vs Celtic - Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, N.C. July 27: Man City vs AC Milan - Yankee Stadium, New York July 30: Man City vs Barcelona - Camping World Stadium, Orlando August 3: Man City vs Chelsea - Ohio Stadium, Columbus

July 15: Man Utd vs Rosenborg - Lerkendal Stadion, Trondheim, kick-off 5pm UK time July 20: Man Utd vs Rangers - Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh - kick-off 4pm July 27: Man Utd vs Arsenal - SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, kick-off 1am July 28 UK time July 31: Man Utd vs Real Betis - Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, kick-off 5am August 1 UK time August 3 : Man Utd vs Liverpool - Brice Stadium, South Carolina, kick-off 12.30am August 4 UK time

May 22: Newcastle 1-1 Tottenham (Newcastle won 5-4 on penalties) - MCG, Melbourne May 24: A-League All Stars 8-0 Newcastle - MCG, Melbourne July 31: Newcastle vs Urawa Red Diamonds - Saitama Stadium, Saitama, kick-off 7.30pm local time (11.30am UK time) August 3: Newcastle vs Yokohama F. Marinos - National Stadium, Tokyo, kick-off 7pm local time (1pm UK time)

May 22: Newcastle 1-1 Tottenham (Newcastle won 5-4 on penalties) - MCG, Melbourne July 17: Hearts vs Tottenham - Tynecastle, Edinburgh, kick-off 7pm July 20: QPR vs Tottenham - Loftus Road, kick-off 3pm July 27: Tottenham vs Vissel Kobe - National Stadium, Tokyo August 3: Tottenham vs Bayern Munich - Seoul World Cup Stadium, South Korea August 10: Tottenham vs Bayern Munich - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, kick-off 5.30pm

July 27: West Ham vs Wolves - EverBank Stadium, Florida, kick-off 7pm local time (12am July 28 UK time) August 3: West Ham vs Crystal Palace - Raymond James Stadium, Florida, kick-off 7pm local time (12am August 4 UK time)

July 27: Wolves vs West Ham - EverBank Stadium, Florida, kick-off 7pm local time (12am July 28 UK time) July 31: Wolves vs Crystal Palace - Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Maryland, kick-off 8pm local time (1am August 1 UK time)

When does the 2024/25 Premier League season start?

The 2024/25 Premier League season will start on the weekend on August 17/18 .

When are the 2024/25 Premier League fixtures released?

The Premier League fixtures - all 380 of them - will be released at 9am on Tuesday June 18 .

Last year, Sky Sports confirmed its opening weekend picks for live coverage at the same time.

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Throughout the 2024/25 season, you can watch Premier League match highlights for free - without being a Sky Sports subscriber.

You'll find highlights from every Premier League game in the Score Centre, as well as on the Sky Sports website and Sky Sports app shortly after full-time , or from 5.15pm for midday Saturday kick-offs. You can also watch them on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.

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Premier League Summer Series 2023 comes to the United States? Tickets, dates, games...

Two of the richest clubs in the world are part of the epl pre-season schedule that hits five states across the east coast this summer..

With the interest and profile of soccer continuing to grow in the United States, there is plenty of preseason action for Europe’s elite coming over the Atlantic. One such event is lining up a selection of teams -- including two of the richest clubs on the planet -- from the English top flight, UEFA’s top ranked league.

USA prepared for inaugural Premier League Summer Series 2023

Get ready for a thrilling lineup of preseason matches as the English Premier League Summer Series kicks off from July 22-30, 2023. Six top-flight clubs, namely Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Fulham, and Newcastle United, will be heading across the pond to compete in this inaugural event. Football fans in five East Coast States will have the chance to witness nine matches, creating an unforgettable experience for fans of the Beautiful Game.

🗣️ "It's a chance to connect with our fans in America." @DEalesNUFC and @nobbysolanouk4 met with supporters in Atlanta on Saturday for a live screening of our game against Leeds United as part of preparations for the Premier League's Summer Series in July. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/WYTArQlX6i — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 17, 2023

The anticipation is building, and tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to watch some of the world’s best players in action. One of the unique features of this series is the chance to witness a Premier League doubleheader, allowing fans to enjoy two matches in one day with a single-priced ticket . Additionally, ticket holders will have exclusive access to each venue’s Fan Zone, providing a great day out for the whole family.

To secure your spot at these exciting matches, check out more on ticketing information and pricing .

Premier League Summer Series 2023

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Lincoln Financial Field; Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, July 22 7:00 pm: Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunday, July 23 4:00 pm: Fulham vs Brentford 7:00 pm: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Atlanta, GA

Wednesday, July 26 5:30 pm: Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion 8:15 pm: Newcastle United vs Chelsea

Exploria Stadium; Orlando, FL

Wednesday, July 26 7:00 pm: Fulham vs Aston Villa

Red Bull Arena; Harrison, New Jersey

Friday, July 28 7:30 pm: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United

FedExField; Landover, Maryland

Sunday, July 30 12:00 noon: Aston Villa vs Brentford 2:45 pm: Chelsea vs Fulham

The Premier League Summer Series promises top-notch football action, showcasing the skills of renowned players and the intensity of Premier League football, albeit as warm-ups for the serious stuff. Be sure to secure your tickets promptly to avoid disappointment and mark your calendars for a memorable preseason tournament in the USA. For those not able to make it to the stadium, NBC Sports and Peacock have you covered.

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Soccer Champions Tour also coming to USA in summer 2023

And there’s more, much more! Did you know that Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United are all involved in the Soccer Champions Tour 2023? Well, keep reading...

Announcing the Soccer Champions Tour! ( @TheSCTour ) A new Sixth Street portfolio company is partnering with @realmadrid , @FCBarcelona , @acmilan , @juventusfc , @ManUtd , and @Arsenal to bring the best of men’s global soccer to fans across the U.S. this summer. pic.twitter.com/08zB8Ub3im — Sixth Street (@SixthStreetNews) May 12, 2023

Which teams will play in the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour?

Six of Europe’s big boys will feature this summer in the US, two each from Spain’s LaLiga, England’s Premier League and Italy’s Serie A:

- Real Madrid

- Barcelona

- Manchester United

...and in case you were wondering, yes, this will include a Spanish Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona . Olé!

What is the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour schedule?

The people of the United States will be able to witness matches worthy of any high-level European competition and this ‘mini tour’ will start at the end of July and end at the beginning of August 2023. Here is a summary of the games:

2023 Soccer Champions Tour:

• Barcelona vs Juventus - July 22 - Levi’s Stadium - Santa Clara, California
• Real Madrid vs AC Milan - July 23 - Rose Bowl Stadium - Los Angeles, California
• Barcelona vs Arsenal - July 26 - SoFi Stadium - Inglewood, California
• Real Madrid vs Manchester United - July 26 - NRG Stadium - Houston, Texas.
• Juventus vs AC Milan - July 27 - Dignity Health Sports Park - Carson, California.
• Real Madrid vs Barcelona - July 29 - AT&T Stadium - Arlington, Texas.
• Barcelona vs AC Milan - August 1 - Allegiant Stadium - Paradise, Nevada.
• Real Madrid vs Juventus - August 2 - Camping World Stadium - Orlando, Florida.

UEFA Euro 2024: Dates, teams, schedule and more to know ahead of soccer tournament

One of soccer's most prestigious continental tournaments is less than a month away and the anticipation is building for UEFA Euro 2024.

Outside of the World Cup, the UEFA Euro Championship is one of the most-watched soccer tournaments in the world, taking place every four years. The battle to determine who is the best national soccer team in Europe will have 24 nations competing in this year's tournament. The matches will take place over the course of one month in what will be another exhilarating fight to win the Henri Delaunay Trophy.

With kickoff taking place in a few weeks, here is everything to know for Euro 2024:

Where is Euro 2024?

Euro 2024 will be hosted in Germany.

When is Euro 2024?

Euro 2024 will run from June 14-July 14.

Who is in Euro 2024? Euro 2024 groups

• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• Czech Republic

How does Euro 2024 knockout round work?

Each team will play every team in its group, and the top two teams based on points will advance to the knockout round. The four best third-place teams, based on points, will also advance to the knockout round. The knockout round matchups are predetermined by group. Example: Group A winner will play Group C runner-up, etc.

Euro 2024 schedule

Group stages: June 14-26

Round of 16: June 29-July 2

Quarterfinals: July 5-6

Semifinals: July 9-10

Final: July 14

Euro 2024 host cities

There are 10 host cities where games will be played. They are:

• Berlin : Olympiastadion Berlin
• Cologne : Cologne Stadium
• Dortmund : BVB Stadion Dortmund 
• Dusseldorf : Düsseldorf Arena
• Frankfurt : Frankfurt Arena
• Gelsenkirchen : Arena AufSchalke
• Hamburg : Volksparkstadion Hamburg 
• Leipzig : Leipzig Stadium 
• Munich : Munich Football Arena 
• Stuttgart : Stuttgart Arena

Olympiastadion Berlin will be the host of the final.

Past UEFA Euro champions

2020: Italy

2016: Portugal

2012: Spain

2008: Spain

2004: Greece

2000: France

1996: Germany

1992: Denmark

1988: Netherlands

1984: France

1980: Germany

1976: Czech Republic

1972: Germany

1968: Italy

1964: Spain

1960: Russia

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Here It Comes: Another Hot Summer in Europe

Extreme heat and other weather challenges are in the forecast this summer, and travel advisers, tourists and local officials are getting prepared.

By Ceylan Yeğinsu

Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent, is headed for another scorching summer, meteorologists warn. And travelers, once again, are heading to the hot spots.

Last year, large parts of southern Europe experienced prolonged periods of extreme heat with temperatures reaching 118 degrees and lasting up to two weeks or more. The sweltering conditions upended vacations throughout the summer season as visitors collapsed from heat exhaustion at crowded tourist sites, and wildfires led to evacuations in Greece, Italy and Spain.

“Our computer models are in good agreement that it’s going to be another unusually hot summer, especially during late July through August,” said Todd Crawford, vice president of meteorology at Atmospheric G2 , a weather and climate intelligence firm based in Manchester, N.H. The company expects the magnitude of the heat to be similar to 2022, the hottest summer ever recorded in Europe, with the most anomalous heat projected in the south, in popular countries for travelers like Greece, Croatia and Italy.

Since 1991, Europe has been warming at twice the global average, and 23 of the 30 most severe heat waves in Europe since 1950 have occurred since 2000, with five in the last three years, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said several factors contribute to the continent’s vulnerability, including the proportion of European land in the Arctic — the fastest-warming region on earth — and changes in atmospheric circulation.

Yet despite the forecast and increasing trend of excessive summer heat, demand is still high for destinations where temperatures reached 100 degrees or higher in recent summers. Overall, U.S. demand for travel to Europe has increased since last year, according to the travel site Hopper . Rome, Paris and Athens are among the most searched cities out of billions of annual searches for summer vacations on Kayak and Expedia.

“The destinations are being booked again, and what really characterizes people is how quickly they forget and push back negative experiences,” said Stefan Gössling, a professor who researches tourism and climate change at Linnaeus University in Sweden. “People who were caught in life-threatening situations like the wildfires may reconsider where they travel, but for the broader population, we are not yet seeing a big change in decision-making because of the heat.”

Green spaces and heat officers: Cities adapt

As the summer approaches, popular destinations that were hit hard last year are working on protocols to make residents and tourists safe and more comfortable. In 2021, Athens became the first European city to appoint a chief heat officer to oversee those efforts. One of the first steps was to categorize heat waves by severity, like hurricanes, as an early warning system for the potential impact on human health. It is also naming heat waves to emphasize their potential risks.

“Heat is a silent killer and projections for the coming years show that it will only get worse, so we are redesigning our city and making changes to adapt,” said Elissavet Bargianni, the chief heat officer for Athens. Beyond raising awareness, the city plans to implement additional measures, which include increasing the number of green spaces and creating cool public areas.

For visitors planning to visit Athens this summer, Ms. Bargianni advises using the Extrema Global app that calculates the coolest route for getting from point A to point B according to the current temperature and density of the trees. The city already has several air-conditioned cooling centers that are free.

During last July’s heat wave, the Acropolis was forced to close between midday and the early evening to protect visitors after some of them collapsed from the heat. The ministry of culture could make the same decision this year, Ms. Bargianni said, if the heat is severe.

Heat and tours: Travel advisers get creative

Travel advisers are also factoring heat into flexible itineraries. In cities like Rome, Barcelona, Paris and Athens, they are scheduling sightseeing in the cooler morning and evening hours, and arranging air-conditioned transportation.

“We tend to do activities and tours in the morning, then stop for lunch, and in the mid- to late afternoon you either go back to the hotel to sit by the pool or go to the beach,” said Gary Portuesi, a co-managing partner at Authentic Explorations, a New York-based travel company that specializes in Europe.

If clients insist on taking midday tours, the company will work with local partners to make the experience as comfortable as possible. “If there is a six-hour tour, for example, they will cut it down to four and take them to an air-conditioned gelateria for a break,” Mr. Portuesi said.

It is not only the heat that travel advisers have had to grapple with, but also other unpredictable weather events. Last summer, while some parts of the continent were hot and dry, others were cold and wet. “There was a period during the summer peak when it was hotter in the Dolomites than it was in Sicily,” said Jennifer Schwartz, the Italy-based partner of Authentic Explorations. “The most important aspect of our job is to set expectations about the variables and guide people instead of saying it’s too hot, don’t come.”

Heat insurance?

To help travelers book with more confidence, Sensible Weather, a Los Angeles-based start-up that provides a weather guarantee for vacations and outdoor experiences, has recently added high heat protection to its coverage. When booking through a Sensible partner, travelers will be able to add daily protection and if the temperature exceeds a threshold — usually set between 90 and 100 degrees — they can claim reimbursement. Currently, the insurance is only available in the United States, but, the company said, will gradually be rolled out in Europe and elsewhere.

“The goal of the company is to cover everything that can ruin a trip, and usually it’s rain, but temperature is number two,” said Nick Cavanaugh, the company’s founder who was developing the product while caught in a heat wave in Barcelona last year.

Customers do not need to cancel their trip in order to be reimbursed. Those on package tours are reimbursed for the average daily rate of their entire trip for each day that surpassed the heat threshold. “Our customers can still go on their vacations, but if it’s too hot for some hours of the day and unpleasant to go outside, you can hang out in the air-conditioning and we will reimburse you,” Mr. Cavanaugh said.

Heading to cooler climes

Some travelers who were caught in Europe’s heat waves last summer are seeking cooler destinations this summer in places like Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland, Sweden and Finland. Flight searches for Tromsø, Norway, for example, have increased by 85 percent over 2023, according to Kayak.

Joanna Walker, a 43-year-old recruiter from Boston, was caught in a blistering heat wave with her family in Italy last July and vowed never to return during the summer. She said she had been advised to travel during the shoulder season, but couldn’t because her children were in school.

“We couldn’t even cool off in the pool because there was no shade and the water was hot,” Ms. Walker recalled. “We wanted to see the sights in Florence and have long lunches in the piazzas, but instead we were stuck in our overpriced villas under the air-conditioning.”

This year her family has booked a tour of Norway’s fjords in July, where temperatures linger in the high 60s. “It’s going to be a different vibe to Italy for sure, lots of nature and not as much history, but at least it will be cool enough to experience something.”

Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our weekly Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024 .

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Taylor Swift’s 2024 ‘Eras Tour’ in Europe: Get tickets for as little as $76

• Updated: May. 29, 2024, 11:33 a.m. |
• Published: May. 29, 2024, 11:32 a.m.

Taylor Swift performs at the Paris Le Defense Arena as a part of her Eras Tour concert in Paris, Thursday, May 9, 2024. AP Photo/Lewis Joly

• Madison Kemeny | [email protected]

North American Swifties are traveling internationally for their best chance at seeing Taylor Swift’s 2024 “Eras Tour” as the singer makes her way through Europe.

Swift kicked off the European leg of her tour — after a two-month break and a new album release — on May 9 in Paris, France. The singer performed for four nights at the Paris La Défense Arena and continued her tour through Sweden, Portugal and Spain.

Fans have noticed Swift’s European dates have been significantly cheaper than her North American concerts. With instances of ticket prices dropping below triple digits, a trip across the pond may very well be worth the extra travel expenses.

Swift still has 42 concerts left on her European leg before she heads back to North America, where prices remain in the thousands.

Where to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’:

At the time of publishing, the cheapest concert date is Lyon, France (6/3/24), starting at $76 on Vivid Seats .

It’s important to note ticket prices fluctuate frequently in the resale market and vary by city and seating location. Tickets are available for purchase through platforms like Vivid Seats , StubHub or TicketNetwork .

May 29, 30 - Estadio Santiago Bernabeu - Madrid, Spain ( TICKETS )

June 2, 3 - Groupama Stadium - Lyon, France ( TICKETS )

June 7, 8, 9 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium - Edinburgh, UK ( TICKETS )

June 13, 14, 15 - Anfield Stadium - Liverpool, UK ( TICKETS )

June 18 - Principality Stadium - Cardiff, UK ( TICKETS )

June 21, 22, 23 - Wembley Stadium - London, UK ( TICKETS )

June 28, 29, 30 - Aviva Stadium - Dublin, Ireland ( TICKETS )

July 4, 5, 6 - Johan Cruijff Arena - Amsterdam, Netherlands ( TICKETS )

July 9, 10 - Stadion Letzigrund Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland ( TICKETS )

July 13, 14 - San Siro Stadium - Milan, Italy ( TICKETS )

July 17, 18, 19 - Veltins-Arena - Gelsenkirchen, Germany ( TICKETS )

July 23, 24 - Volksparkstadion - Hamburg, Germany ( TICKETS )

July 27, 28 - Olympiastadion - Munich, Germany ( TICKETS )

August 1, 2, 3 - PGE Narodowy - Warsaw, Poland ( TICKETS )

August 8, 9, 10 - Ernst-Happel-Stadion - Vienna, Austria ( TICKETS )

August 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 - Wembley Stadium - London, UK ( TICKETS )

Who will be supporting Taylor Swift in Europe?

Taylor Swift will be joined by the alt-rock band Paramore, who will open for all her European tour dates.

Their set includes hit songs like “Hard Times,” “Still Into You,” “Misery Business,” “Ain’t It Fun” and more.

What’s the setlist for the ‘Eras Tour’?

With the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department” (you can order it here ), the singer has mixed up her setlist from her previous North American dates. The 45-song setlist now includes songs from “Lover,” “Fearless,” “Red,” “Speak Now,” “Reputation,” “Folklore,” “Evermore,” “1989,″ “The Tortured Poets Department” and “Midnights,” in that order.

The new songs Swift is performing from “The Tortured Poets Department” include “But Daddy I Love Him,” “So High School,” “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?,” “Down Bad,” “Fortnight,” “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” and “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.”

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Euro 2024 prediction: Favorites, odds, expert picks for who will win UEFA trophy in Germany

The 2024 European championship takes the field in Germany this summer to mark the midway point in the current World Cup cycle.

With top teams dotting the map all across the continent, there will be some highly anticipated matchups between powerful football nations who will hope to stake their claim as Europe's top side.

England are considered the favourites this year, seeking their first-ever Euro title, but you only need to go back to July 2021 when Italy won the title to know anything can — and probably will — happen at this competition.

The Azzurri were coming off a failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, and would go on to fall short of qualification for the 2022 FIFA tournament as well two years later, proving teams only need to turn it on for one month to have a shot at the trophy.

The Sporting News runs through who could impress and who might disappoint amongst the 24-team field in this year's European championship hosted by Deutschland.

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Odds to win Euro 2024 in Germany

Despite never having won a European championship, England are considered the favourites for this year's competition, as they feature a host of superstar players in the squad, including Ballon d'Or favourite Jude Bellingham, whose incredible season with Real Madrid has him positioned to compete for the sport's most prestigious individual award.

France are second-favourites, looking for their first European title in 24 years, having made the semifinals just once since that trophy. Germany are third-favourites playing on home soil, having disappointed at the past few World Cup tournaments and reaching the semifinals just twice since their most recent title in 1996.

Defending champions Italy, who have had a rollercoaster ride over the past decade, are sixth-favourites thanks to their struggles in both Euro and World Cup qualifying in recent years. One nation, Georgia, will make its debut at the finals of a European championship in this competition.

Odds via BetMGM in USA, updated as of May 21, 2024.

* Slovakia competed as Czechoslovakia until 1994

Euro 2024 group stage odds

At this year's European championship, there are 24 nations broken up into six groups of four teams each. The top two sides will qualify automatically for the knockout stage, while four third-place finishers will also find their way through via a ranking table.

Because of the ability for three teams to qualify from a given group, you will notice minus odds to qualify for as many as three teams in each group, as over half the third-place finishers will make it through the knockout stage.

Germany have a loaded squad with a litany of in-form players, and on home soil, they are in position to dominate a relatively simple group. The Euro 2024 hosts are susceptible to pacey, counter-attacking teams, but the sides in their group do not present that kind of threat, and therefore they should manage to see their way through with ease.

The other teams will battle it out for as many as two qualifying spots, and unfortunately, Scotland may serve as a punching bag in the process. Hungary are a bit of an enigma, as they can both disappoint and surprise on various occasions, but at this tournament relatively close to home, they should make it through as a third-place qualifier.

Prediction:  Germany to win group (-250), Switzerland to qualify (-200), Hungary to qualify (-165)

Spain are a bit underrated in this tournament (more on that later), and despite a difficult group that features both defending champions Italy and giant-killers Croatia, they should manage to top the group. Both those sides will also manage to advance in some capacity, as Albania looks to be in over their heads in this loaded table.

One of those top three teams should manage to see a way through as a third-place qualifier, which will make life extremely difficult on whatever group winner draws them in the Round of 16.

Prediction:  Spain to win group (-130), Croatia to qualify (-350), Italy to qualify (-700)

England have significant challenges to overcome in this competition relative to their expectations, but they should have few issues with a soft group to begin with. Denmark will also make it through, as neither Serbia nor Slovenia are a huge threat to their position.

It's certainly possible for Serbia to advance as a third-place finisher, or even in second above Denmark, but Slovenia is not a soft enough pot four team, which is often required for a group to have three sides advance — having one opponent for all three other teams to beat up on can be key towards establishing a high enough third-place table position. Other groups have even muddier waters, however, so there may be just enough places to find a way through.

Prediction:  England to win group (-250), Denmark to qualify (-300), Serbia to qualify (-190)

France will be considered by many to be a solid title contender, and the Netherlands also boast a very strong group that could end up on the podium. Both should find themselves in solid qualifying position without too much trouble.

From a third-place perspective, Group D has the same problem as mentioned above in Group C, as there is no bottom-feeder to feast upon. It's even exacerbated here compared to Group C, as the match between Austria and Poland could very easily finish level, leaving both on the outside looking in.

Prediction:  France to win group (-185), Netherlands to qualify (-450)

There's a clear top two sides in this group, as while neither Belgium nor Ukraine will challenge for the tournament title, they should both make their way to the knockout stage.

However, Belgium have been prone to upsets before, while Ukraine are built to withstand pressure, and the latter could find itself atop the standings at the end, even as both advance through to the Round of 16.

Prediction:  Ukraine to win group (+450), Belgium to qualify (-2000)

Even if they don't look impressive across 90 minutes or more, Portugal have a resolve which often sees them progress further than expected in knockout competitions. With Cristiano Ronaldo playing in his sixth European championship, they should make it through to the knockout stage even if pushed to the brink on occasion by a trio of plucky sides below them.

All three of the other contenders in this group have reason to back themselves for a spot in the Round of 16, but Georgia boast nearly 2/1 odds to qualify. The presence of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia alone gives them hope, but goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was statistically the best shot-stopper in La Liga this season, and will keep his side in matches they otherwise have little business begin in. Back the underdogs to reach the Round of 16 at solid value.

Prediction:  Portugal to win group (-250), Czechia to qualify (-175), Georgia to qualify (+160)

Euro 2024 predictions for UEFA European championship

Prediction:  Germany (+500 to win title, +200 to reach final)

Seeking their first European championship in nearly 30 years, Germany have plenty of reason for optimism on home soil. Their biggest ace is playmaker Florian Wirtz, who carried Bayer Leverkusen to an invincible season and is in utterly blistering form. He is a candidate for the tournament's Golden Ball award, which gives the hosts a big chance to see out the trophy.

Furthermore, they have in-form players at every position. Jonathan Tah and Antonio Rudiger make a fearsome central defensive partnership, Toni Kroos is playing well heading into his football swansong, and even Kai Havertz has reversed his awful club form to prove a quality puzzle piece. There are no holes in this German side, they are playing well under Julian Nagelsmann, and on home soil they should be a major contender for the title. As third-favourites at 5/1 odds, they boast massive value.

Dark Horse:  Spain (+800 to win title, +350 to reach final)

It simply feels wrong to call Spain a "dark horse" but boasting 8/1 odds to lift the trophy, that's exactly what they are. Behind a star-studded England and France, and hosts Germany, Spain are flying quite under the radar in this competition.

Head coach Luis de la Fuente has done well to usher in the next group of young stars, even if it has at times come at a cost of load management. The absence of Gavi in midfield will be a blow, but any team that sports Rodri as its anchor can piece together the rest and come away successfully. Bayer Leverkusen full-back Alex Grimaldo has enjoyed a meteoric rise this season and will prove a threat, and Lamine Yamal will bring his exceptional Barcelona form to the international stage.

They are woefully undervalued at this stage and should be given a much more optimistic look.

Stay away from:  England (+275 to win title, +175 to reach final)

It's quite incredible that England are the betting favourites to win this competition. To put it simply, there are too many holes in this squad to be title contenders.

They are bested by other European nations at multiple positions, including most notably goalkeeper and defence. They have suffered significant injuries along the back line, which has hampered key players such as Luke Shaw, Reece James, Fikayo Tomori, Ben Chilwell, and Tyrone Mings to varying degrees.

The midfield is strong with both Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham considered world-class players, and the attacking trio of Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Bukayo Saka will be fearsome, especially with Cole Palmer and Jarrod Bowen also in tow, but there are too many issues at the back to be thought of as worth their odds to lift the trophy.