UEFA EURO 2020 London guide for football fans

The UEFA EURO 2020 is a tournament, showcasing international talent from one of England's favourite sports – football (known as soccer in other parts of the world).

It is the first tournament of its kind to host group stage matches across 12 cities in Europe. The UEFA EURO 2020 begins on 12 June at Stadio Olimpico in Rome and finishes on 12 July at Wembley Stadium in London.

As well as the final (12 July) and both semi-finals (7 and 8 July), London hosts three group matches on 14, 19 and 23 June, plus one last-16 game on 27 June.

The UEFA EURO 2020 host cities are: Amsterdam, Baku, Bilbao, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Munich, Rome and St Petersburg.

The final tournament schedule has not yet been decided. EURO 2020 qualifying group stage fixtures finish in November 2019, with play-offs for the remaining four places of the European football competition in March 2020. 

The first phase of ticket sales for qualifying teams has now closed. However, you can register interest for the second phase of tickets, which are allocated through a ballot system that opens in December 2019. 

You can experience the games in style and get a guaranteed ticket by choosing from a range of official hospitality packages. Experiences include fine-dining packages or your own private suite with premium seats. Enquire about the official hospitality packages.

There are three stations within close proximity to Wembley Stadium. Wembley Stadium station is the closest, which is served by Chiltern Railways. If you are travelling by Tube, Wembley Park station is only a 15-minute walk away from the stadium and is on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. 

Alternatively, you can travel to Wembley Central station on the Bakerloo, London Overground, London Midland and Southern lines. It’s a 20-minute walk to reach Wembley Stadium.

Various bus routes also operate close to the stadium. Find out more about travelling around London, including using an Oyster Card. Make sure to plan your journey in advance using TfL's journey planner.

Take your pick from a lineup of great places to stay in London during EURO 2020, with design-led hotels, cool hostels and self-catered accommodation. 

Soak up the incredible atmosphere throughout the football tournament at UEFA Festival London, open on all 31 EURO 2020 game days. 

Watch EURO 2020 matches with live screenings, tuck into delicious food and show off skills on the football pitches at the free festival.

There’s so much happening in London over summer! Take advantage of some of the city’s top attractions, sunshine-packed events and gorgeous parks in-between EURO 2020 games.

• Abseil or whizz down the UK’s tallest sculpture with The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
• Hurtle past London landmarks on a speedboat tour down the river Thames.
• Take to the skies with The London Helicopter tour and grab an awe-inspiring snap of the capital.
• Go on a quest to secret fairytale spots, from quaint pubs to stunning castles.
• Dare to complete all the adventurous activities in London.

• Head to Brent, London’s 2020 Borough of Culture and home to Wembley Stadium, for a packed programme of summer events. 
• Soak up the ultimate summer vibes at a music festival in London.
• Chill in a London park, go for a dip at an open-air lido or find more things to do outdoors in London. The capital is the world’s first National Park City after all!
• Enjoy balmy summer evenings at a rooftop bar or take your pick from 101 night-time activities – you can travel around the city on the Night Tube at weekends.
• Travelling as a family? Keep the little ones entertained with these family-friendly attractions, or find plenty of thrilling activities for teenagers.

• Watch the famous Changing the Guard ceremony which takes place outside Buckingham Palace.  
• Wander around of one London’s top museums – many offer free entry to permanent collections.
• Discover some of the most historic (and Insta-worthy!) spots in London.
• Go and explore some of London’s loveliest areas, from Greenwich and the City of London to Camden Town.
• See how many of these 101 free things to do in London you can tick off during your trip.

• Dine on international dishes from London’s street food trucks and markets.
• Fill your Instagram feed with snaps of one of London’s quirky restaurants.
• Tuck into classic British dishes or sip on a pint under summer skies at a London pub.
• No trip is complete without sampling an afternoon tea in London – try traditional options in grand surroundings at The Ritz or The Savoy.