England supporters will be dreaming of the Three Lions clinching a trophy for the first time in 60 years at EURO 2024 this summer. However, what will be the actual cost for fans to attend and watch England play in Germany?
With past European Championships being held across multiple nations, some of its charm was lost. However, as Germany takes on the role of sole host for the 2024 tournament, all eyes are on their ability to create an unforgettable footballing spectacle.
With a significant presence of English fans expected in Germany, anticipation is high for their national team to achieve glory. Keeping this in mind prompts a crucial question: How much will it cost an England fan to go and watch them in Germany?
Ticket Prices
UEFA has released over 2.7 million tickets, with more than 80% of them reserved for fans. During the group stage games, 10,000 tickets will be reserved for fans of participating teams. For the Round of 16 and quarter-final matches, 6,000 tickets will be held. During the semi-finals, 7,000 tickets will be allocated. Finally, 10,000 tickets will be available for the final match.
The lowest-priced tickets available for Euro 2024 are set at £26.24, specifically for the group stage fixtures in the lowest category. Additionally, all group stage tickets are priced between £26.24 and £174.91.
As England have three group stage matches, it will cost a minimum of £78.72 for a fan to attend all of these matches. If England were to advance past the group stage, the cheapest tickets for the round of 16 are priced at £42.74 each.
If England were to advance further to both the quarter-finals and semi-finals, the total cost for the cheapest tickets to attend both matches would be £119.69.
Finally, if England go all the way and reach the final, the minimum cost for a ticket to attend the match is £81.21. Overall, if England were to win the competition and a fan wanted to attend all matches, including the group stage, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, the total minimum cost for ticket prices alone would be £322.36.
Flights And Accommodation
After examining various flights from major airports across England to the main cities in Germany, we have compiled the following information. We’ve opted to stay in Dusseldorf due to its excellent transportation connections to all the stadiums that you might need to reach if England progresses all the way to the final.
Below are the average prices for flights to Dusseldorf from the most popular airports in England on the 15th July, the day before England’s first match.
London Heathrow – The average flight cost from Heathrow to Dusseldorf is £206 without return.
London Gatwick – The average flight cost from Gatwick to Dusseldorf is £171 without return.
Manchester – The average flight cost from Manchester airport to Dusseldorf is £179 without return.
The total average expense for flights, accounting for a return trip, amounts to £370.60.
However, flights are just one part of the equation. England fans will also need accommodation upon their arrival in Dusseldorf. Hotel room prices for a 12-day stay, which covers the duration of the group stage matches, range between £1,458 and £5,795.
If England were to reach the final, extending the trip to a month-long stay, the minimum cost for a hotel room would be £3,827 according to Booking.com.
Transportation In Germany
After booking flights and accommodation, Three Lions fans will need to plan how to reach each stadium for game day. We’ve analysed the pricing of trains to and from each city where England will play.
| Game | Date | Travel | Price |
| England vs Serbia | 16th June | Dusseldorf to Gelsenkirchen | £27.68 |
| England vs Denmark | 20th June | Dusseldorf to Frankfurt | £96.86 |
| England vs Slovenia | 24th June | Dusseldorf to Cologne | £17.80 |
| Final | July 14th | Dusseldorf to Berlin | £35.76 |
| Round of 16 | June 30th | Dusseldorf to Gelsenkirchen | £27.68 |
| Quarter-Final | July 6th | Dusseldorf to Dusseldorf | N/A |
| Semi-Final | July 10th | Dusseldorf to Dortmund | £27.68 |
In summary, should England reach the final, the minimum expense for train tickets would be £223.58. The total minimum cost for the trip thus far would be around £4,743.54.
Food And Drink
England supporters will be pleased to hear that a serving of 500ml beer and a sausage will cost approximately £7 in the stadiums. If you were to continue with this routine for every match day, it would add £49 to your overall expenses.
The typical cost of a pint of beer in Germany varies between £2.56 and £4.27, while an average meal at a restaurant in Germany ranges from £8.54 to £17.08. If England were to reach the final and fans were planning a 30-day trip, it would be advisable to budget around £1,000 to cover expenses during that time.
When you add this additional amount to our previous running costs, the combined total is £5,792.54. This figure represents the absolute minimum expense for an England fan to attend every game from the first matchday to the final of Euro 2024, while staying in Germany for 30 days.
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