The official schedule for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship “Albania 2025” has been revealed. The tournament will take place across several cities in Albania from May 19 to June 1, 2025.
Albania, the host nation, has been drawn in Group A alongside football powerhouses France, Germany, and Portugal. Group B will feature Italy, Belgium, England, and the Czech Republic.
The opening match of the tournament will be Albania vs Portugal, set to be played on May 19 at 18:00 at the “Air Albania Stadium” in Tirana. On the same day, Group A’s other clash, Germany vs France, will take place at the “Elbasan Arena” at 20:30.
Group B matches begin on May 20, with England facing Belgium at “Egnatia Arena” at 18:00, followed by Italy vs Czech Republic at “Niko Dovana Stadium” in Durrës at 20:30.
The second round of Group A matches is scheduled for May 22, while Group B will continue on May 23. The final group stage games will be held on May 25 (Group A) and May 26 (Group B).
Albania’s second match will be against Germany on May 22 at 18:00 at “Elbasan Arena”, while the final group stage clash for the hosts will be a tough encounter against France on May 25 at 20:30, also in Elbasan.
Full Match Schedule – UEFA U-17 European Championship “Albania 2025”:
Group A
Albania vs Portugal – “Air Albania Stadium”, 19.05.2025, 18:00
Germany vs France – “Elbasan Arena”, 19.05.2025, 20:30
Group B
England vs Belgium – “Egnatia Arena”, 20.05.2025, 18:00
Italy vs Czech Republic – “Niko Dovana Stadium”, 20.05.2025, 20:30
Group A – Matchday 2
Albania vs Germany – “Elbasan Arena”, 22.05.2025, 18:00
France vs Portugal – “Air Albania Stadium”, 22.05.2025, 20:30
Group B – Matchday 2
Belgium vs Czech Republic – “Niko Dovana Stadium”, 23.05.2025, 18:00
Italy vs England – “Egnatia Arena”, 23.05.2025, 20:30
Group A – Final Round
France vs Albania – “Elbasan Arena”, 25.05.2025, 20:30
Portugal vs Germany – “Air Albania Stadium”, 25.05.2025, 20:30
Group B – Final Round
Czech Republic vs England – “Egnatia Arena”, 26.05.2025, 20:30
Belgium vs Italy – “Niko Dovana Stadium”, 26.05.2025, 20:30
The excitement is building as Albania prepares to host one of the most prestigious youth tournaments in European football. With strong competition in both groups, fans can expect high-quality matches and rising stars on display throughout the tournament.