EURO 2024 Festival
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A former colliery site given a new lease of life as a landscape park, Nordsternpark will be transformed for the EURO 2024 Festival to host the Fan Zone. The amphitheatre within the park will hold the public viewing; it’s already a regular concert venue with performances from the likes of Scorpions and Peter Maffay and the home to Rock Hard Festival.
🎉 Fan Zone Nordsternpark
Nordsternpark will be the perfect spot to go with friends, family and colleagues throughout the tournament.
📍 Location
Nordsternpark, Am Bugapark 1, 45899 Gelsenkirchen
📅 Opening days
14 June – 14 July
Daily except 27 June and 3, 4, 8 and 11 July
🎟️ Entry
Free entry, no ticket required!
🥳 Key activities
⚽ Football-related activities
🎤 Stage programme (music, talks and games)
🌟 Activities with local partners like Schalke 04
😋 Food & drink
🎮 eSports lounge
And much more!
For more information about Fan Zone activities and detailed opening hours, please visit the Host City website.
🚌 Getting to Fan Zone Nordsternpark
The best way to get to the Fan Zone is by public transport or shuttle bus. Depending on where you start your journey, these are the recommended routes:
📍 Station: Essen Central Station
🚇 Underground line: U11 towards Buerer Str.
🏁 Get off at tram stop: Schloss Horst
⌚ Travel time: approx. 21 minutes
🚶 Distance to the Fan Zone: approx. 13 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by shuttle bus
🚌 Shuttle bus: Shuttle 1 Fan Zone Nordsternpark
🚏 Shuttle bus station: ZOB Gelsenkirchen at bus platform 1 (ZOB Gelsenkirchen is located near Gelsenkirchen Central Station. Follow the signs to avoid getting lost.)
🏁 Exit directly at the Fan Zone
⌚ Travel time: approx. 15 minutes
📍 Station: Rathaus Buer/Kunstmuseum
🚇 Tram line: 301 towards Essener Straße
🏁 Get off at tram stop: Schloss Horst
⌚ Travel time: approx. 18 minutes
🚶Distance to the Fan Zone: approx. 13 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by shuttle bus
Fan Zone FAQs
Before you enter the Fan Zone, there will be a security check at the entrance with a body and bag search.
Fan Zone Nordsternpark is designed for a maximum of 6,000 people. If the Fan Zone becomes too crowded and you are denied entry, you can visit the Public Viewing at the amphitheatre, where you can watch all matches taking place in Gelsenkirchen, all Germany games, the semi-finals and the final. The amphitheatre is located only a few minutes’ walk from the Fan Zone.
📺 Public viewing at Fan Zone Nordsternpark
Join fellow football fans for the Public Viewing hosted at the amphitheatre in the south of Nordsternpark!
Every match played at Arena AufSchalke and those featuring Germany will be broadcast live on a giant screen for thousands of fans. In between matches and the entertainment programme at the amphitheatre, take some time to admire the beautiful views over the Rhine-Herne Canal.
📍 Location
Fan Zone Nordsternpark
Amphitheater, Grothusstraße 201, 45883 Gelsenkirchen
📅 Open
On selected matchdays:
⚽ 14 June 2024 at 21:00: Germany v Scotland (opening hours: 16:00–23:30)
⚽ 16 June 2024 at 21:00: Serbia v England (opening hours: 13:00–23:30)
⚽ 19 June 2024 at 18:00: Germany v Hungary (opening hours: 13:00–23:30)
⚽ 20 June 2024 at 21:00: Spain v Italy (opening hours: 13:00–23:30)
⚽ 23 June 2024 at 21:00: Germany v Switzerland (opening hours: 17:00–23:30)
⚽ 26 June 2024 at 21:00: Georgia v Portugal (opening hours: 16:00–23:30)
⚽ 30 June 2024 at 18:00: Round of 16 (opening hours: 16:00–23:30)
⚽ 9 July 2024 at 21:00: Semi-final (opening hours: 18:30–23:30)
⚽ 10 July 2024 at 21:00: Semi-final (opening hours: 18:30-23:30)
⚽ 14 July 2024 at 21:00: Final (opening hours: 15:00–23:30)
🎟️ Entry
Free entry, no ticket required!
For more information on the Public Viewing in the amphitheatre, please visit the Host City website.
🚌 Getting to the Public Viewing
The Public Viewing and the Fan Zone are only separated by a few minutes’ walk. You can therefore follow directions to the Fan Zone to get to the Public Viewing.
Public Viewing FAQs
Before you enter the Public Viewing at the amphitheatre, there will be a security check at the entrance with a body and bag search.
The amphitheatre is designed for a maximum of 6,000 people. If the Public Viewing becomes too crowded and you are denied entry, you can also visit the Fan Zone Nordsternpark, which is located only a few minutes’ walk away.
🎉 EURO 2024 Festival accessibility
You can find all information on Festival site accessibility on our dedicated accessibility page.
🎡 Spectacular
Gelsenkirchen will be home to an oversized football, which will be located at Fan Zone Nordsternpark. The ball has a diameter of 1.6m, weighs 300kg and features the flags of all nations participating at EURO 2024. The ball is publicly accessible at Nordsternpark and an ideal selfie spot for all visitors.
🎭 Host City Events
At EURO 2024, Gelsenkirchen will offer a wide range of tournament-specific events to truly capture the spirit of football across the entire city! For more information and an overview of what’s in store in Gelsenkirchen, visit the following website: