What time are Euro 2024 matches in Australia? Kickoff schedules in Germany and time difference for fans Down Under

Abhinav Sharma

What time are Euro 2024 matches in Australia? Kickoff schedules in Germany and time difference for fans Down Under image

With the European domestic football season done and dusted, attention is turning towards the 2024 European Championship.

The continental tournament kicks off local time in Germany on June 14, when the hosts play Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Euro 2024 runs for exactly one month, before concluding at the Olympiastadion with the final on July 14. 

Beaten World Cup finalists France, hosts Germany, Gareth Southgate's England and 2016 winners Portugal are among the early favourites to win the competition.

But how can fans in Australia catch all the action? The Sporting News looks at the key details for Euro 2024, including information on kick-off slots Down Under, TV channel and streaming options.

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What time are Euro 2024 matches in Australia?

The opening match between Germany and Scotland begins at 9 p.m. CEST local time on June 14. That's the following day, June 15, in Australia.

Matches at Euro 2024 will kick off in one of three time slots: 3 p.m., 6 p.m., or 9 p.m local CEST.

In the Round of 16 and the quarter-finals, there will be two match slots, at 6 p.m. CEST or 9 p.m. CEST. The semi-finals and final will all be played at 9 p.m. CEST.

Here is how those times translate to Australia:

Kickoff slot3 p.m. CEST6 p.m. CEST9 p.m. CEST
Sydney (AEST)11 p.m.2 a.m.*5 a.m.*
Adelaide (ACST)10:30 p.m.1:30 a.m.*4:30 a.m.*
Perth (AWST)9 p.m.12 a.m.*3 a.m.*

*Following day

Euro 2024 TV channel and live stream in Australia

Fans in Australia can watch all the Euro 2024 action live and on demand on Optus Sport.

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AustraliaOptus Sport

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