Where to watch European championship soccer live in Groningen?

The Dutch National Team and the European Championship

The Netherlands has a rich history in the European Championship soccer. Highlights include the victory in 1988, when the Netherlands won their only European title by defeating the Soviet Union 2-0. In 1992, 2000, and 2004, the Netherlands reached the semi-finals but were eliminated each time. In 2008, the Netherlands reached the quarter-finals but lost to Russia. The 2012 European Championship was a disappointment, with elimination in the group stage, and in 2016, the Netherlands did not qualify. During the 2020 European Championship, postponed to 2021, the Netherlands reached the round of 16 but lost to the Czech Republic.

The European Championship Soccer in Groningen

Now that we know the big screen on the Grote Markt will not be happening, we need to make a plan B to watch the European Championship on a big screen in Groningen.

Me, Myself, and Soccer

My colleagues had to remind me that a European Championship is taking place, that's how out of touch I am. So I'm not sure if I'm the best person to write a piece about the European Championship in Groningen. But I will do my best to give you some options!

Beer and Soccer as a Basis

For watching the 2024 European Championship on a big screen in Groningen, there are several options:

Beer and soccer are inseparable. So a good place to enjoy an exciting soccer match is a pub, bar, or tavern in the city of Groningen. The options are numerous!

But read on, and you will discover that there are also alternative places where you can watch the European Championship.

The Pubs and Bars Where You Can Watch the European Championship 'Live' on a Big Screen

Many pubs and bars in Groningen will also broadcast the matches of the European Championship 'live'. Places like De Drie Gezusters on the Grote Markt are known for broadcasting sports events on large screens. But there are certainly more options in the city of Groningen.

- The Happy Traveler has one of the coziest rooftop bars in the city of Groningen with The Happy View. Here you will find a large screen where you can watch the European Championship and enjoy a tasty snack or a delicious cocktail. And they still have plenty of rooms available on June 16th, so if you have a little too much to drink, you can just stay over.

The rooftop terrace is covered, and you don't have to worry about getting cold there.

- 't Golden Fust, if you have never heard of a beer bucket, you can get to know it here. For the European Championship, this pub turns into an orange paradise where you can buy a beer bucket for 15 euros. Student paradise.

• Bar Players, of course, the ultimate soccer pub in Groningen. Bar Players is a party café in the center of Groningen where Dutch music is often played.
• Baxbier has brewed special beers with the countries participating in the European Championship competition. There are two large screens, how fun is that? You can also purchase these special beers if you are watching at home. It's fun, isn't it? You can order the European Championship Collab Box here.
• De Drie Uiltjes on Oude Ebbingestraat is a cozy café where you can also follow the European Championship on a big screen.
• O'Mally's  / Pacific has a separate room with a large screen where you can watch the match.
• Block & Barrels on Hoogstraatje in Groningen is a cozy pub & grill restaurant where you can enjoy delicious meat. The café has an indoor garden where they also light the barbecue in the summer. Enjoy the European Championship here!
• Citylab at Sugarfactory has a big screen and you can buy vip cards for the best spots!

Other Fun Locations in the City of Groningen to Watch the European Championship (Not Cafés)

Okay, I have to admit that I don't go to the well-known party cafés in Groningen as often anymore. That's not due to my age, of course, because I have eternal youth. So I have added two more fun suggestions to the list that might be valuable for people like me!

• De Oosterpoort in Groningen: In De Oosterpoort, you can buy a ticket for €7.50 for 'De Oranje Jager on the Hunt for Gold' taking place on June 16th, 21st, and 25th. Here, soccer becomes an entertaining experience even for non-fans.

• Forum Groningen has made the Rabo Studio available for the ultimate European Championship experience in Groningen, with a mega-large screen. There is also a preview with Suse van Kleef, Kika van Es, Frank Heinen, and Sam Planting. Tickets can be purchased via this link and are available for €12.50, and for those under 25, it costs ten euros.

Just Have a Sporty European Championship Evening!

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take! So go out and explore the city of Groningen to find a great place to watch live soccer. Finally, I want to emphasize that it's not just about winning; you just want to have a fun evening and enjoy a good sporting match. You can also have a great party at home with friends and enjoy the European Championship! If you want to do some fun shopping, go to the Market of Groningen on Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday. You will find so many delicious things there!