Public viewing in Berlin – 9 Great locations to watch the EURO 2024

In about 5 weeks, on the 14th of June, the EURO 2024 is going to start. This tournament is a special one because Germany is the host. The whole country will be even more enthralled by football than during other tournaments. A small percentage of people will be able to attend matches in one of the 10 stadiums. If you are not one of these lucky people it’s a good thing that there are plenty of great spots for public viewing in Berlin.

Public viewing in Berlin

Football is a popular sport every day of the year. But when the national team plays even more people are interested in the game. It’s these events which are very suitable for public viewing. Instead of watching a match at home you can watch it with many people in public. It’s a great experience to feel the excitement, ups and downs and hopefully celebrate together. In Berlin, you can choose between hundreds of different locations to watch the EURO 2024 outside of your home. In this blogpost we have listed our 7 favourite public viewing locations in Berlin.

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1. Fanmeile at Brandenburger Tor

The ultimate public viewing experience in Berlin is the Fanmeile at Brandenburger Tor. This is the largest open-air event for public viewing sport events in Germany. It’s almost two kilometres long! More than a million people are expected here for the most important matches of the tournament. This public viewing event was first organised in 2006 and has been a great success ever since. The fanmeile is also used for a large NYE-Party every year.

Several large screens & music entertainment

To accomodate for so many football-fans, there will be many large football screens. This year one of them will be inside of a massive football goal. The Straße der 17. Juni will become a temporary artificial grass lawn, which makes this venue even more unique. In the area you can also visit concerts, music-events and other entertainment for the time before and after the matches.

The public viewing at Brandenburger Tor is open for all 51 matches and is totally free of charge.

Name: Fanmeile at Brandenburger Tor
Address: Straße des 17. Juni
Price: For Free
Capacity: Around a million people
Which games: All 51 games
More information: UEFA-Website

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2. Biergarten James & June

If you visit Berlin, you probably want to have a few beers in a Biergarten as well. The James June is a large garden with wooden tables and benches which will broadcast matches on 4 different screens. Two of them are located in the garden and two can be found inside. This allows football fans to even watch the matches together when the weather during EURO 2024 is not great.

Self-service for drinks & food

James June is located at the famous Karl-Marx-Allee, where the Beerfestival was organised back in the days. Just like in many bars in Berlin, you will have to walk up to the bar to get your drinks yourself. As some EURO 2024 matches will be broadcasted during dinner-time, it’s great that James & June also offers food like Pizza and Burgers. By the way: You can also organise your own party in James & June.

Wanna watch football in a German beergarten? James June is great and central location for public viewing in Berlin during the EURO 2024.

Name: Sommergarten James June
Address: Karl-Marx-Allee 93
Entrance: Free
Which matches: All matches

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3. The courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei

Another great location for public viewing the EURO 2024 matches is called Kulturbrauerei. This location can be best described as a large courtyard in the middle of Berlin. Surrounding this courtyard you can find clubs, restaurants and companies which all combine their strengths to make this event happen. By the way: During the winter months the Kulturbrauerei offers a Christmas Market in the courtyard.

Thousands of football fans in a large courtyard

During the EURO 2024, thousands of people will visit the Kulturbrauerei to support their country. The matches will be broadcasted on a 24 square meter screen, so you do not have to worry that you cannot identify who scored a goal. The entrance is 3€ by default but 5€ if Germany is playing and during the finals. Your bags will be checked when you enter the property because bringing your own alcohol is not allowed.

Watch your favourite football team with 4000 other people on a 24 square meter screen

Name: Kulturbrauerei Berlin
Address: Schönhauser Allee 36
Entrance: 3-5 Euro
Capacity: Up to 4000 people
Which matches: All Matches

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4. Watching football from a pool: Haubentaucher

One of the most exotic locations for public Viewing in Berlin is the Haubentaucher. This is an open air party location not far from the Simon Dach Straße (#5 in this list). During the EM 2024 there will be two large screens in the Haubentaucher, one near the pool and one in the beer garden. The photo below should get you excited about this public viewing location.

Perfect location in the summer

Haubentaucher is the perfect location during the warm months June and July. Keep in mind that matches during EURO 2024 are happening at night but you could still enjoy the pool and beer garden during the day, grab some food and then enjoy the match with a bunch of other people. As you can imagine, the Haubentaucher is a popular spot during the summer so if you wanna enjoy public viewing with a larger group you should make a reservation in advance.

Public viewing directly at the side of the swimming pool in this central location in Friedrichshain

Name: Haubentaucher
Address: Revaler Straße 99
Entrance: Free
Capacity: 1500 People
Which matches: All matches

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5. Biergarten Zenner in Treptower Park

One of the most popular parks in Berlin is the Treptower Park. It’s located along the spree and a great place to relax during the summer. At the eastern end of the park you can find a place called Zenner. It’s mostly seen as a beer garden, sells ice and organises parties during the weekend. During EURO 2024 this beer garden is going to offer public viewing.

Public viewing with a view on the Spree

The combination of a great view, nice beers and a good football match is hard to turn down. It’s good to know that you should arrive early enough because this place is popular and has a nice and central location. By the way: On public holidays like the First of May and Carnaval of Cultures Treptower Park is used for free events.

A lovely beer garden located directly at the Spree with around 1500 seats, nice beers and organic ice cream

Name: Zenner
Address: Alt-Treptow 15
Entrance: Free
Capacity: 1500 Seats
Which matches: All matches

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6. Bars in the Simon Dach Straße (Friedrichshain)

If you want to watch EURO 2024 matches in a bar in Berlin, you should visit the area around Warschauer Straße. One of the most vibrant streets in that part of Berlin is called the Simon-Dach Straße. Here you will find plenty of bars and restaurants broadcasting football matches.

Outside areas with large screens

Some of these bars and restaurants will offer normal televisions and others will have a dedicated outdoor area with large screens. Therefore the public viewing differs between a few other groups of football fans and hundreds of likeminded people. Go check out this are of Berlin, it’s not only great for public viewing but also because many clubs (Watergate, About:Blank) are not far from here.

One of the most vibrant streets in Berlin with a (large) screen in every second bar or restaurant.

Name: Many Bars & Restaurants
Address: Simon Dach Straße
Entrance: Free
Which matches: All matches

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7. Strandbar in Mitte: Gestrandet

In Berlin-Mitte you have the possibility to enjoy public viewing directly next to the Spree. In the strandbar called Gestrandet you can chill in some beach-chairs and watch the games of the EURO 2024 with other football lovers. This beach bar can be found directly across from station Jannowitzbrücke, not far from shopping center Alexa.

Cosy location at the Spree

Compared to other locations, like the Kulturbrauerei and the Fanmeile, this beach bar doesn’t accomodate for that much people. You will be experiencing the EURO matches with about 300-400 other people. If you just want to watch with a couple of friends and don’t want too much hassle, this public viewing spot might be great for you.

Watch the matches of EURO 2024 with your feet in the soft sand and a view on the Spree

Name: Strandbar Gestrandet
Address: Across from Jannowitzbrücke
Entrance: Free
Capacity: 300-400 People
Which matches: All matches

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8. Mercedes Welt in the west of Berlin

Another great place to watch the EURO 2024 in public is the Mercedes Welt. This location can be found in the west of Berlin, which can be useful for people who are staying in the area around the Berliner Zoo or Kurfürstendamm. When this place is filled, around 3000 people can support their country during the European Championship. The public screening takes place on several large screens: The German matches will be broadcasted on two floors and on 48 square meter screens and all other matches will be shown a bit smaller.

Free public viewing in the west of Berlin

The Mercedes Welt can be found in Tiergarten on the address Salzufer 1. It is easiest if you get out at station Berlin-Tiergarten and from there the Mercedes Welt is on walking distance. This location is not that far from the Fanmeile so if it is too busy at the Fanmeile you can always decide to watch the second half of a match here.

If you are looking for public viewing in the west of Berlin, you should consider the Mercedes Welt

Name: Mercedes Welt Berlin
Address: Salzufer 1
Entrance: Free
Capacity: 3000 people
Which matches: All matches

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9. Real Berliner bar at Ostkreuz: Geronimo

One of my personal favourite places to watch football is Geronimo. This bar is located on walking distance from station Ostkreuz and offers the real Berliner atmosphere. You will sit on old but comfortable sofas (inside) and the beers are affordable and tasty. Normally the place is packed during important matches so it might be smart to make a reservation beforehand.

The unique vibe of a bar

Some of you might want to watch the EURO matches outside, but it can also be a conscious decision to go to a place like Geronimo to have the vibe of a bar/pub. You are not dependent on the weather, the sound and celebrations are a bit more extreme and you can stay afterwards for a few more drinks to prepare for the nightlife in Berlin.

Public Viewing with a smaller crowd in a raw bar near Ostkreuz: The recipe for a great night.

Name: Geronimo
Address: Sonntagstraße 9
Entrance: Free
Capacity: 250-300 People
Which matches: All matches

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EURO 2024 Public Viewing Summarised

Obviously the options above are just a small part of all the possibilities for public viewing in Berlin. There are several other places and we are planning to enlarge the list as soon as we have experienced new places ourselves. Still I think the suggestions are a solid mix of larger and smaller locations to watch the EURO 2024. If you like it smaller with some friends you can go to one of the bars (or watch at home) and if you want to have a great experience with thousands of people you can go to the Fanmeile or Kulturbrauerei.