Euro Cup Football 2020: Comprehensive Coverage on ESPN Networks
ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC will provide extensive coverage of the Euro Cup Football 2020, broadcasting over 140 hours of live matches from the opening game in Rome on June 12th to the final at Wembley Stadium in London on July 12th. The 51 matches of this quadrennial tournament will be spread across 12 European cities.
ESPN will air 39 matches, ESPN2 will show seven, and ABC will broadcast five key games, including two group stage matches, two round of 16 matches, and one quarterfinal. This marks the return of the UEFA European Football Championship to network television on ABC for the first time since 2008. All matches will also be available for live streaming on the ESPN and ABC apps.
Comprehensive studio programming will accompany the live match broadcasts on ESPN networks. Pregame, halftime, and postgame studio segments will provide expert analysis and insights for every match on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC. Each broadcast will feature 30-minute pregame, halftime, and postgame shows. EURO Tonight will air on ESPN/ESPN2 after the final match of each day, providing a recap of the day’s action. SportsCenter, ESPN’s flagship news program, will offer updates and highlights between morning matches throughout the Euro Cup Football 2020 tournament.
The Euro Cup Football 2020 features a strong field of teams, with 20 of the 24 qualified nations ranked among the top 60 in the FIFA World Rankings as of November 2019. Participating countries include top contenders such as Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands.
The tournament’s group stage features six groups of four teams each. Highly anticipated matchups include Belgium vs. Russia, England vs. Croatia, France vs. Germany, and Portugal vs. Germany. The knockout stage will begin with the Round of 16, followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals, and ultimately the final on July 12th.
ESPN has been the U.S. broadcaster for the UEFA European Football Championship since 2008, showcasing previous tournament victories by Spain in 2008 and 2012 and Portugal in 2016. The Euro Cup Football 2020 promises thrilling matches and intense competition, with world-class players vying for the prestigious European championship title. Viewers can anticipate comprehensive coverage and in-depth analysis of all the action on ESPN networks.