![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/euros-to-remain-on-free-to-air-tv-after-bbc-and-itv-secure-new-deal/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_GettyImages-1328234723.jpg&description=The 2024 European Championships in Germany and the following edition of the tournament will both be shown on free-to-air TV after the BBC and ITV announced a broadcast agreementItaly beat England at Wembley to win the delayed Euro 2020 tournament Football fans won't have to pay for subscriptions to watch the next two European Championships after the BBC and ITV struck a broadcasting deal. The broadcasters announced on Wednesday that the 2024 and 2028 Euros will be shown on free-to-air TV. The next edition of the tournament will take place in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024, while the hosts and format of the following competition are yet to be decided. BBC and ITV split the coverage of the most recent tournament, which saw England beaten on penalties by Italy in the final at Wembley, and have agreed to maintain the status quo. They will split the broadcasting rights equally between them, both show highlights and cover the final. Son Heung-min confirms World Cup status after undergoing eye surgery "The BBC has proven time and again that we have the ability to bring the biggest sporting events to the widest audience," said Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport. "The previous Uefa European Championships were a huge success so we're delighted that we've completed this deal for the next two tournaments that we hope will provide even more memorable moments for viewers." ITV director of sport Niall Sloane said: "This deal keeps the Euros available on free-to-air television for viewers for the coming years. Germany will host Euro 2024 ( Harold Cunningham/UEFA via Getty Images) "Having delivered the biggest ever UK single channel football audience of 27.6 million at last year's Euros, for England's semi-final victory over Denmark, we're looking forward to bringing to the widest audiences the very best coverage of tournaments that have such broad appeal." England's heartbreak against Italy drew in a peak audience of 31 million on July 11, 2021. Nearly half of the nation){kind=link}
The 2024 European Championships in Germany and the following edition of the tournament will both be shown on free-to-air TV after the BBC and ITV announced a broadcast agreement
Football fans won’t have to pay for subscriptions to watch the next two European Championships after the BBC and ITV struck a broadcasting deal.
The broadcasters announced on Wednesday that the 2024 and 2028 Euros will be shown on free-to-air TV. The next edition of the tournament will take place in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024, while the hosts and format of the following competition are yet to be decided.
BBC and ITV split the coverage of the most recent tournament, which saw England beaten on penalties by Italy in the final at Wembley, and have agreed to maintain the status quo. They will split the broadcasting rights equally between them, both show highlights and cover the final.
“The BBC has proven time and again that we have the ability to bring the biggest sporting events to the widest audience,” said Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport. “The previous Uefa European Championships were a huge success so we’re delighted that we’ve completed this deal for the next two tournaments that we hope will provide even more memorable moments for viewers.”