Euro 2016 Broadcast Guide: TV Schedules, Facts and Figures

UEFA EURO 2016: The facts and figures

From June 10th to July 10th 2016, the whole world will be tuned to various stadiums in France as the much-anticipated UEFA Euro 2016 kicks off. This year’s tournament will go down in history for being the first to accommodate a total of 24 teams. And for the first time, 16 teams will proceed to the second round of the competition. This will consist of the top two teams in each group and four best third-place finishers. 

Euro 2016 Tournament format

There will be a total of six groups, each consisting of four teams. The two top teams from each group will qualify for the next phase of the tournament, hence making it a total of 12 teams. They will then be joined by four best third-place finishers, hence making it a total of 16 teams in the last round of 16, also known as the knockout stage.

Records at stake

Two countries can win this tournament a record of four times. Spain has won this tournament three times; in 1964, 2008 and most recently in 2012. On the other hand, Germany won it in 1972, 1980 and most recently in 1996 after beating Czech Republic 2-1. 

Euro 2016 host cities

On January 25, 2013, the UEFA Excecutive Committee announced a list of 10 cities and stadiums that will host the European tournament. Here is a quick look at each one of them.

Players to watch

This tournament will be graced by some of the most celebrated names in football, including upcoming and promising talents. The hosts will have a rich basket of talents to display to the whole world. They include the likes of Man United’s Anthony Martial, Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman, Juventus’ Paul Pogba, West Ham United’s free-kick sensation Dimitri Payet, and Leicester City’s engine N’Golo Kante. Sadly for many football fans, Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema (France) will be unavailable to the blackmail case filed against him involving teammate Mathieu Valbuena. 

Euro 2016 TV Broadcast Schedule