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Euros to remain on free-to-air TV after BBC and ITV secure new deal

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.”

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