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First look at Dundee Euro 2024 fan zone as Scotland gears up for tournament opener

The Tartan Army are expected to come out in force to watch Scotland take on Germany.

Events team members Kris Stuart and Lucy Hay at the fan park.  Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Events team members Kris Stuart and Lucy Hay at the fan park. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

The final touches are being put to Dundee’s largest Euro 2024 fan zone as Riverside Park prepares to welcome the Tartan Army in their thousands.

The tournament gets underway in Munich tonight as Scotland take on the hosts Germany at the Allianz Arena.

It’s the first of three group matches the Scottish national side will play, with games against Switzerland and Hungary coming up next week.

And all three matches are being shown on a giant 48 square metre screen at the city’s largest fan park.

The big screen being set up. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
The VIP entrance. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

Kicking off the festivities tonight is Dundee’s own popstar Be Charlotte, who is lined up to perform before Scotland take on Germany at 8pm.

Gates open at 3pm, with the park remaining open until 10.30pm.

But those heading along may want to take a brolly, with the forecast suggesting some wet conditions.

Dundee’s green energy keeping the beers cold ahead of the big match. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

As well as the musical entertainment, families at the Dundee Euro 2024 fanzone can also enjoy a funfair, street food, football skills challenges, face painting and bars.

This includes activities from one of the UK’s leading footballing entertainers, Pitch Parade.

Thousands of fans are expected to descend on the fan zone over the next 10 days. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
There will be fun for all the family. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

Dundee DJ Hannah Laing will also perform ahead Scotland’s match against Switzerland on Wednesday.

And Kirkcaldy’s Steve McCrorie, who won The Voice UK in 2015, will entertain fans before the potential crunch match against Hungary on Sunday June 23.

The Dundee fan zone is a ticketed event. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Dundee Fan Park website.

The fan zone is located at Riverside Park. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Kris and Lucy having fun. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

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