The UEFA Euros in Germany are here. If you want to see all the matches live, including England’s group games, here’s what you need to know
It’s been three years since the last Euros tournament, which was postponed due to the pandemic. This time, the action is taking place across various stadiums in Germany.
Last time, England just missed out on victory against Italy, having been beaten on penalties. Fans of The Three Lions will be pleased to hear that their team are one of their favourites this year. It’s unsurprising, given the second-place finish in 2021, and the sixth-place finish in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Southgate’s team are estimated to face stiff competition for the trophy from France, as well as Germany who are of course playing on home turf. But before the team faces these rivals, they’ll have to get through the group stages.
Here’s everything you need to know, including how to watch from where you’re based.What is Euro 2024?
Euro 2024, otherwise known as the UEFA European Football Championship, is the 17th instalment of the men’s football tournament that takes place every four years (except for 2020’s competition).
All UEFA member states get a chance to qualify for the event, but only 24 teams made it through to the final tournament.
Italy are the defending champions from Euro 2020, but neither they nor any of the countries in which matches are held gained automatic entry to the tournament.
Previous winners have included Spain (1964, 2008, 2012), Greece (2004), France (1984, 2000), Denmark (1992), Netherlands (1988), Germany (1972, 1980, 1996), then Czechoslovakia (1976), Italy (1968, 2020) and the Soviet Union (1960), but never England. We came third back in 1968, joint-third in 1996 and second in 2020/2021, so it’s time for England to bring it home.When is Euro 2024 taking place?
Euro 2024 starts today, Friday 14 June 2024, with 51 matches played between then and the final on Sunday 14 July 2024.How to watch UEFA Euro 2024 in the UK
The BBC and ITV are sharing the broadcasting rights for Euro 2024. They took turns having the top picks for each round of fixtures, although both channels will be showing the final at Olympiastadion in Berlin.
The BBC is available on your TV, online via the BBC iPlayer website and through the iPlayer mobile apps on iOS and Android. The final will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC One HD. Some fixtures may also be available to watch through the BBC Sport website.
ITV is available on your TV, online on the ITVX website, or via the ITV Hub mobile apps for iOS and Android. You’ll also be able to watch ITV live using any Freeview app. The final will be on the main ITV channel and ITV HD.
