"The place is quite captivating"
Düsseldorf Bids for International Broadcasting Centre in UEFA Euro 2024
Düsseldorf, a city known for its openness and welcoming attitude, has thrown its hat into the ring as a candidate to host the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) for the UEFA Euro 2024. This revelation comes as representatives from the German Football Association (DFB) and UEFA visited the city on September 7, 2021.
Mayor Thomas Geisel expressed his wish for Düsseldorf to become the location of the IBC, citing the city's demonstrated ability to organize major events. The Mayor mentioned the Grand Départ of the Tour de France as an example of Düsseldorf's event-organizing capabilities, as well as the city's ability to accommodate numerous media representatives.
The Böhlerwerke, a historically significant and modern location, was one of the venues showcased to the delegation. Guided by Georg Broich, the delegation toured the event halls at the Böhlerwerke in Lörick. World Cup winner Philipp Lahm, who is the main responsible person, along with Markus Stenger, for organizing the UEFA Euro 2024, found the Böhlerwerke to be an ideal location.
Lahm praised the work done in Düsseldorf, stating that it was pleasing. He expressed happiness towards visiting Düsseldorf, citing the city's openness as a positive attribute for hosting a major event like the UEFA Euro 2024.
The delegations were led by Lahm, managing director of DFB Euro GmbH, Stenger, also a managing director of DFB Euro GmbH, and Martin Kallen, CEO of UEFA Events SA. Kallen also commended the work done in Düsseldorf, with the city presenting itself well as a host for the Europa League final.
Düsseldorf is one of five candidates bidding for the press center for the UEFA Euro 2024. The other four candidates will be visited by the delegations in the coming weeks. A decision on the location for the IBC is expected later this year.
While the exact candidate cities for the IBC bidding have not been mentioned, it is generally understood that major German cities such as Munich, Berlin, or Cologne are usual candidates for such facilities. However, without explicit search results, the specific candidate cities for the IBC bidding for Euro 2024 could not be confirmed.
As the search for the ideal location for the IBC continues, Düsseldorf stands as a strong contender, with its proven ability to organize major events and its welcoming attitude towards media representatives. The city's Böhlerwerke location, with its historical significance and modern facilities, offers a promising venue for the IBC.
- Within the ongoing search for the ideal location for the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) for UEFA Euro 2024, Düsseldorf's sports-analysis capabilities and welcoming attitude make it a strong contender for hosting the centre.
- The European leagues, including the Champions League, could potentially witness outstanding sports-analysis coverage if Düsseldorf secures the IBC for UEFA Euro 2024, given the city's demonstrated ability to organize major events and accommodate numerous media representatives.
3.aphillip Lahm, a World Cup winner and one of the main organizers for UEFA Euro 2024, identified Düsseldorf's football-friendly environment and impressive event facilities at the Böhlerwerke, including its modern event halls, as ideal for sports-analysis during the UEFA Euro 2024 event.
