Accommodation in the city of Gelsenkirchen for the opening group game against Serbia on June 16 is in high demand. Last-minute options include tents at a cost of £278 per night with a minimum stay of two nights. All hotels and Airbnbs in the city are fully booked, leading to the provision of extra camping facilities by local authorities. The cost for posh glamping accommodation is £556 per night, while fans bringing their own tents can expect to pay up to £128 per night.

One dissatisfied supporter, Fil Sollof, 59, expressed his frustration at the high prices, emphasizing that it unfairly disadvantages hard-working fans. Despite the steep costs, some fans like Fil and his son Jordan, 23, are choosing alternative means of accommodation, such as staying in a hotel in nearby Essen and taking a taxi to the stadium where the matches will be held. Additional glamping options will be available at various locations in Gelsenkirchen, including Revierpark Nienhausen, Neue Zeche Westerholt, and the former Ewald colliery in Herten. Gelsenkirchen Euro 2024 office head Wilhelm Wessels pointed out that these offers aim to provide attractive overnight accommodation at short notice.

As the excitement for the tournament grows, anticipation is building following the announcement of the provisional squad by Southgate last week.