COLOGNE has closed all Euro 2024 fan zones due to a storm weather warning as thousands of Scotland fans arrive in the city ahead of their game against Switzerland tomorrow night.
All fan zones in Cologne have been closed on Tuesday as thousands of supporters from the Tartan Army have made the trip ahead of Wednesday's match.
Venues at Heumarkt, Public Viewing at the Tanzbrunnen, and the Football Experience will remain closed for the entire day.
All activities planned for the day before the Scotland game will now no longer take place.
The European Championship Rhine ferry service will also be suspended.
The news follows a storm weather warning issued for the area as heavy rain, hail, and strong gusts of wind are expected.
In a statement, Euro 2024 Festival said: “Due to an official storm warning from late morning with expected heavy rain, hail and heavy gusts of wind, all events and functions of the Host City Cologne associated with the European Championships have to be cancelled for today, Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
“The venues Fan Zone at Heumarkt, Public Viewing at the Tanzbrunnen and the Football Experience will remain closed for the entire day. The European Championship Rhine ferry service will also be suspended.
“The necessary talks with the security partners were already held yesterday evening and the preparatory measures to secure the venues were initiated.
“The decision to cancel all events was made on Tuesday morning after further consultation with the German Weather Service.
“All events announced in advance as well as the various surprise performances will not take place.
"The catering trade in Cologne city centre was already informed yesterday evening, June 17, 2024, to secure their outdoor catering accordingly.”
