The countdown to the Euros is on!
As the Three Lions prepare for kick-off in Germany this summer, Preston will become a festival of football in June.
Following the success of the Euro’s Fanzone in 2021, the city is once again to show all England’s group games against Denmark, Serbia and Slovenia on the big screen.
Can captain Kane bring football home at last? Will Bellingham shine bright for the Lions? And can Saka carry his silky skills on for another tournament?
Preston BID, in partnership with leading regional law firm, Harrison Drury, have announced that they will transform the Flag Market into a ticket-only arena, so fans can gather and watch the matches as they are beamed from across the continent.
And should England progress through the group stage, organisers have committed to extend the Fanzone to include knockout games.
Tickets for the event are available now at PrestonFanZone.com
(please check the terms and conditions of entry before purchase)
Doors will open an hour before kick-off, with entertainers helping to build the excitement before the games get underway. The Fanzone will close thirty minutes after the final whistle.
A spokesperson for the BID said:
“The 2021 Fanzone was an unbelievable success, with each event being a complete sell out with a huge waiting list.
“People from Preston and beyond came together to cheer on the national team, and we want to recreate that atmosphere again in the summer of 2024!”
“Again, we expect that the Fanzone will undoubtedly attract people to the city centre, supporting local businesses, before and after the game, and enjoying the city’s award-winning hospitality offer”.
John Chesworth, Executive Chairman at Harrison Drury solicitors, said: “The Preston Fanzone is great way to bring people from all our communities together to celebrate major sporting occasions like the Euros.
“At the same time, it provides a real economic boost for the city centre, supporting our wider hospitality sector and visitor economy.
“We’re proud to sponsor the Fanzone and look forward to creating some great memories with the people of Preston over the summer.”
The 2021 Fanzone achieved widespread commendation; securing national TV coverage for the city as well as being recognised as one of the ‘events of the year’, in the ATCM National Awards.
Guests will be able to watch the matches on a high definition 33 square metre screen, used at the British Grand Prix, Edinburgh Film Festival, and at countless movie premieres.
The event’s bars will be delivered by venues from the city centre.
