We might have had to wait an extra year for it, but excitement and anticipation for UEFA Euro 2020 are finally reaching fever pitch. And with all three of England, Scotland and Wales having qualified for the main event, the rescheduled tournament is looking on track to be a memorable one.
Another element that makes this installment of the quadrennial competition special is that it marks its 60th anniversary, and as such, hosting duties will be shared by cities right across the continent. On our shores, both London’s Wembley Stadium and Glasgow’s Hampden Park are set to host matches. What’s more, after Dublin sadly had to drop out of its duties, Wembley has been signed up for extra matches in its place.
Whether you’re one of the lucky ones who’s bagged tickets to a big game or you’re looking for other ways to enjoy Euro 2020 at its fullest, read on for everything you need to know about Euro 2020 fixtures in England and Scotland.
With a whole 12 matches taking place between London and Glasgow, it would be crazy not to seize the opportunity to see some international football in person. And while there will naturally be reduced capacity at the stadiums given the circumstances, there are still set to be hundreds of thousands of tickets available to fans across the UK.
If you haven’t already secured tickets, more are expected to go on sale to the general public through May on a first-come, first-served basis.
Euro 2020 is set to kick-off on Friday 11th June 2021, and will see Italy and Turkey battle it out at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. Wales fans will want to pay good attention here, as this fellow Group A match will determine what the path to the knockout round of 16 looks like for the team. Thankfully, you won’t have to wait much longer than that to see the home sides get their campaigns going though. And in Scotland and England’s case, they’ll even do so on home soil.
Who? England vs Croatia
Where? Wembley Stadium, London
When? Sunday 13th June 2021, 2:00PM
England are set to get the ball rolling at the team’s home stadium against long-time rivals Croatia. After the country sent The Three Lions packing in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, this seems set to be a tense and fascinating affair.
Who? Scotland vs Czech Republic
Where? Hampden Park, Glasgow
When? Monday 14th June 2021, 2:00PM
Scotland get things started on home turf too, with a fellow Group D match against the Czech Republic. The visiting side has a pretty mixed record when it comes to making it out of the group stages, so this match could be key.
Who? Croatia vs Czech Republic
Where? Hampden Park, Glasgow
When? Friday 18th June 2021, 5:00PM
The two away sides are set to head up to Glasgow in a match that could have huge implications for England and Scotland’s round of 16 hopes.
Who? England vs Scotland
Where? Wembley Stadium, London
When? Friday 18th June 2021, 8:00PM
Being billed at the main event, the two home nations are set to go head to head in the group stages. England may have the upper hand record-wise, but this would be an electrifying and unforgettable victory should things go Scotland’s way.
Who? Scotland vs Croatia
Where? Hampden Park, Glasgow
When? Tuesday 22nd June 2021, 8:00PM
Rounding up the group stages for Scotland, this meeting could seal the home team’s fate and see them move onto the round of 16 or put an end to their campaign. If they can pull it off, they’ll be making history and moving through for the very first time.
Who? England vs Czech Republic
Where? Wembley Stadium, London
When? Tuesday 22nd June 2021, 8:00PM
Taking place at the same time as Scotland play Croatia, England will be hoping they’ve done enough to secure a place in the knockout stages.
Who? Winner of Group A vs Runner-up of Group B
Where? Wembley Stadium, London
When? Saturday 26th June 2021, 8:00PM
Heading into the round of 16, we may see Wales in action here if they’ve managed to come out on top in their group.
Who? Winner of Group D vs Runner-up of Ground F
Where? Wembley Stadium, London
When? Tuesday 29th June 2021, 5:00PM
Depending on how the action in Group D goes down, it’s possible that either England or Scotland could be playing here. They’ll be head to head with whoever comes out top between France, Germany, Hungary and Portugal.
Who? Winner of Group E vs A third place qualifier from Group A, B, C or D
Where? Hampden Park, Glasgow
When? Tuesday 29th June 2021, 8:00PM
This is where things start to get complicated. With a system that allows for the four best teams that placed third in their group to advance, it’s possible that any one of England, Scotland and Wales could be in action here. If so, they’ll be up against whoever tops a group containing Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden.
Who? TBC vs TBC
Where? Wembley Stadium, London
When? Tuesday 6th July 2021, 8:00PM
For the next UK-hosted match we skip the quarters and jump all the way to the semi-finals. With just four teams left we’ll be hoping there’s one (or even two!) of the home nations taking part here.
Who? TBC vs TBC
Where? Wembley Stadium, London
When? Wednesday 7th July 2021, 8:00PM
The following day, the second semi-final sees the other pairing battle it out for a spot in the grand final. Once again, we can only hope there’s some representation for the home nations here.
Who? TBC vs TBC
Where? Wembley Stadium, London
When? Sunday 11th July 2021, 8:00PM
The biggest event of all, UK football fans will be delighted to know that Wembley is the place where the next champions of Europe will be crowned. If any one of England, Scotland and Wales can get here, they’ll be making history by doing so for the first time.
If you haven’t managed to get tickets, you’ll still be able to enjoy all the action at Euro 2020 on TV. Matches will be shown on free-to-air television and shared between BBC and ITV in the UK. What’s more, with pubs and beer gardens around the country flinging their doors back open, you should get to enjoy the games as you’d always hoped – even if we did have to wait another year for them.
Whether you’ve got your hands on some tickets or you’re just looking to soak up the atmosphere in London or Glasgow’s surrounds, you’ve plenty of options for places to stay in these two host cities.
In the UK capital, this includes our Leonardo Hotel London Watford hotel. We’re just a few minutes’ walk from Watford High Street Overground Station, where you’ll find services taking you directly through to Wembley Central in no time at all. We have 216 comfortable and cosy rooms as well as on-site facilities like a bar and restaurant for a beer or bite to eat before the game.
Meanwhile up in Scotland, Leonardo Hotel Glasgow boasts an excellent central location right on the north bank of the Clyde. With 321 modern bedrooms and facilities like an all day Costa Coffee and on-site bar, we’ve everything you need right here to make your trip a success. If you’re catching a match, the number 5 bus takes you practically door to door, or you can get the train from Glasgow Central to Mount Florida Station – which is a stone’s throw from Hampden Park.
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