England Euro 2024 games not to be shown on big screen

Instead, the council has encouraged residents to go support their "local hospitality establishments" across the district who will be screening the games.

Finalists last time out in 2021, the Three Lions begin their quest to go one step further in Germany later this evening against Serbia at 8pm.

Gareth Southgate's men then play Denmark on Thursday (5pm) followed by Slovenia next Tuesday (8pm) as they attempt to qualify for the last 32.

Gareth Southgate will be aiming to finally get over the line with England at Euro 2024

Will there be Euro 2024 Fanzones elsewhere?

It comes as cities like Leeds are once again using their city centre squares to create a Fanzone for the tournament.

Fans will be able to visit Millennium Square and watch England on a high-definition, giant LED screen throughout the Euros.

In Leeds, Millennium Square is regularly used to screen England tournament matches (Image: Leeds City Council) All three group matches will be available via advance standing only tickets worth £5.

There will also be a specially created outdoor area with a licensed bar, several street food catering concessions, and toilet facilities.

The last time England games were screened in Centenary Square

The last time England football matches were shown on the big screen in Bradford was way back in 2006.

All three group stage matches of the World Cup that year were broadcast in Centenary Square.

Thousands flocked to City Park to watch England during their 2006 World Cup campaign (Image: Newsquest) In the first of those, against Paraguay, over 8,000 people attended City Park.

Around those three games, six arrests were made and a large clean-up operation was needed after each event.

The clearing up operation after those games in 2006 (Image: Newsquest) Crowd safety fears led to the knockout matches, against Ecuador and Portugal, being moved to a bigger venue.

Those two fixtures were shown on temporary screens at Bradford Bulls' Odsal Stadium.

Odsal Stadium was used to screen the England's knockout games in 2006.The unplanned switch of venue was agreed during emergency talks between Council chiefs and West Yorkshire Police.

The big screen in Centenary Square on Friday morning (Image: Newsquest)

Full Bradford Council comment

A Bradford Council spokesperson said: “As per previous tournaments no football matches from the UEFA Euro 2024 will be shown on the big screen in the city centre.

"We would encourage people to continue to support their local hospitality establishments in the city and town centres of the district, many of which will be screening the matches.

"Sporting events like this are an opportunity for them to boost their trade.”