The Ultimate Guide To Euro 2020
One of the biggest sports events to be put on hold in 2020 was the Euro championship. After a lot of careful planning, the tournament is set to begin this summer on June 11, 2021. However, with the pandemic still raging, the Euros will be a little different from the tournaments of the past. Here’s everything you need to know about where it’s taking place, which teams to look out for, and how to stream the tournament online.
Where is Euro 2020 Taking Place?
Euro 2020 is set to be played throughout 12 host cities in Europe. The cities and their respective stadiums hosting the matches include:
Hampden Park: Glasgow, Scotland
Wembley Stadium: London, UK
La Cartuja Stadium: Seville, Spain
Johan Cruyff Arena: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Parken Stadium: Copenhagen, Denmark
Football Arena Munich: Munich, Germany
Stadio Olimpico: Rome, Italy
Puskas Arena: Budapest, Hungary
Krestovsky Stadium: St. Petersburg, Russia
Arena Nationala: Bucharest, Romania
Olympic Stadium: Baku, Azerbaijan
The tournament kicks off in Rome, while the finals and semifinals will be held at London’s famed Wembley Stadium. Each host city will stage at least three regular group games and a round of 16 or quarter-final games.
What Are the Teams and Groups for the Tournament?
Qualified teams have been confirmed and groupings are set for the start of the tournament. Teams and groupings are as follows:
Group A: Italy, Turkey, Switzerland, Wales
Group B: Belgium, Denmark, Russia, Finland
Group C: Austria, Netherlands, Ukraine, North Macedonia
Group D: England, Scotland, Croatia, Czech Republic
Group E: Sweden, Spain, Poland, Slovakia
Group F: Germany, France, Hungary, Portugal
The month-long festival of football kicks off with Italy vs. Turkey in Rome on Friday, June 11.
Biggest Games to Watch
While the entire Euro 2020 championship is something to look forward to, there are a handful of starting matches that you won’t want to miss. With historic match-ups, heavyweight contests, and finals debuts, make sure you mark your calendars for the seven most important Euro 2020 dates to start with:
June 11: Turkey vs. Italy in Rome
June 12: Denmark vs. Finland in Copenhagen
June 13: Austria vs. North Macedonia in Bucharest
June 18: England vs. Scotland in London
June 19: Spain vs. Poland in Seville
June 23: Portugal vs. France in Budapest
June 23: Germany vs. Hungary in Munich
How to Stream the Tournament Online
Now that you know all the exciting details, the most important thing you need to do before the games begin is to figure out how to stream them live.
The two main channels set to broadcast all Euro 2020 matches live are ITV and BBC. The tournament will be available on several UK-based streaming platforms, but there are still plenty of ways to access the championship if you reside outside of the UK.
To expand your options and get easier access to the live games if you live outside of the UK, download a VPN. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) will mask your IP address and allow you to connect to a server within the UK to get access to the content available there.
