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	ESPN » Seasons 2018-2021 ESPN owns the exclusive English-language multi-platform broadcast rights for the UEFA Nations League in the USA. The deal starts with the inaugural 2018-19 season and runs until the 2020-21 season. Available on: ESPN ESPN2 ESPN+ ESPN App
	Univision Communications Inc » Seasons 2018-2021 Univision has acquired the Spanish-language broadcast rights for the UEFA Nations League in the USA. TUDN will stream all 142 live matches on their website and app. 30 matches will be aired live on TV with Spanish-commentary across the Univision network: TUDN, UniMás and Univision. Available on: TUDN USA Univision UniMás TUDN en Vivo Univision NOW

 

 

 

With the finals fast approaching, here's everything you need to know about the remaining games in the UEFA Nations League's inaugural season.
Football fans, get excited! The UEFA Nations League Finals are fast approaching. After entertaining the masses in the first stage, this competition has everyone wondering who will lift the inaugural title in the summer of 2019.

The four League A group winners will fight it out for the trophy, but a few more games remain before one nation can get their hands on this prize. Here's everything you need to know about the UEFA Nations League Finals.

Who have made the Nation's League Finals?

• England
  
• Portugal
  
• Switzerland
  
• Germany

Recap: how the final four was decided
Before the much anticipated clash between Germany and the Netherlands on November 19, 2018, three teams had already booked their spot in the UEFA Nations League finals; they were Portugal, England, and Switzerland. The last spot would go to either France or Netherlands, with the latter needing a draw at the very least to progress. Les Bleus were moments away from reaching their second senior tournament final within four months until the Oranje completed a stunning 2-2 comeback against Die Mannschaft. 

Rules
Just as it is with all last-four games, the two winners will move on to the ultimate game. This will be a one-off tie, not a two-legged affair similar to the Champions League. The losers will face off in a third-place playoff on June 8.

Semi-Final Dates

• June 5, 2019: Portugal v Switzerland at 14:45 ET
• June 6, 2019: Netherlands v England at 14:45 ET

When is the UEFA Nations League final?
Mark your calendar and clear your schedule on Sunday, June 9, 2019 to witness the champion of the inaugural UEFA Nations League tournament.

Locations for the semis and the final
UEFA has announced that the finals will be held in Portugal, with Porto's Estádio do Dragão set to stage Portugal vs Switzerland and the final while Guimaraes' Estádio D. Afonso Henriques will hold Netherlands vs England and the third-place playoff.

What is at stake?
Each of the four group winners have earned a spot in the European Championship playoffs in case they fail to qualify for Euro 2020 through the standard qualification round. However, the biggest thing at stake is the chance of winning the inaugural UEFA Nations League season.
The financial ramifications to winning the UEFA Nations League will also be great. On top of the $5.1M the four finalists have already received in solidarity fee and bonus for winning their groups, the champion will earn an additional $11.8M for winning the trophy. Here is how the prize money will be split:

• €10.5M (USD $11.8M) to the champion
  
• €9.0M (USD $10.1M) to the runner-up
  
• €8.0M (USD $9M) to the third-placed team
  
• €7.0M (USD $7.9M) to the fourth-placed team

Wondering how you can watch the finals? Here are the broadcasters

• In the USA: ESPN holds English broadcasting rights in the United States. They will air the tournament throughout their many platforms, including their TV channels and streaming services.
  
• In the UK: Sky Sports will air the finals in the United Kingdom due to their TV, Internet, and mobile broadcasting rights. This means you can follow the tournament on Sky UK's channel and streaming options. 
  
• In Portugal: Want to watch the finals on TV, Internet, or mobile? Then SporTV will be your go-to broadcasters for the remaining games. Addtionally, RTP will air Portugal's game. 
  
• In the Netherlands: NPO will air the national team's game in the Netherlands across TV, Internet, and mobile while Ziggo Sport has the rights to air all the remaining games.
  
• In Switzerland: Want to watch all the remaining games? Then tune in to DAZN and their streaming service to catch the tournament on Internet or mobile. SRF offers that and TV coverage but only for Switzerland's games.

For more geo-localized listings, please check our dedicated UEFA Nations League competition page.

About UEFA Nations League

The UEFA Nations League is contested by the senior men's national teams of the member associations of UEFA from 2018. The competition largely replaces international friendly matches played on the FIFA International Match Calendar, providing access to the 2020 UEFA Euro.

All 55 UEFA members were divided into four divisions, called “Leagues”. Leagues A and B include twelve nations, League C includes 15 and League D accommodates 16. The teams in each league are divided into groups, and all teams in each group will have to play on a home and away format.

Those teams that win their respective groups in League A enter the Nations League Finals, where they will play a one-match semi-final. The winners will go on to play for the title, with the final scheduled to be played on June 9, 2019.

The league system will also allow teams to be promoted or relegated to any of the leagues (no relegation will be included in League D). All Group winners from Leagues B, C, and D will earn a promotion, while all last-placed teams from Leagues A, B, and C will be relegated to the lower-tier league. Teams in League C that finish in fourth place and the worst-ranked third place team will also be relegated.

Did you know? This competition will also grant access to the 2020 UEFA Euro via a playoff system.

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