What is the Euro 2016 - UEFA European Championship?
Usually referred to as the best National Team competition in the world, given the high quality of the teams involved, the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament will be played from June 10th to July 10th, 2016.
The tournament will be played in France, one of the most passionate countries when it comes to the beautiful game. The event will be played in ten different host cities. Online Sling TV subscribers will be able to follow each and every one of the tournament’s 51 live matches via Sling TV, who will have streaming rights to the Euro 2016 thanks to their partnership with ESPN.
Watching on Sling TV: UEFA Euro 2016 streaming on mobile devices
Sling TV will offer all the live Euro 2016 matches which are being broadcast on ESPN and ESPN 2 and ESPN Deportes.
All live games will be available in English on Sling TV via their Best of Live TV package for only $20 per month. The package offers the main channels broadcasting the Euro 2016: ESPN and ESPN 2, plus access to ESPN 3.
Sling TV Latino offers Spanish-speaking users ESPN Deportes on both the Best of Spanish TV and Deportes Extra packages for an additional $5 per month. The add-on package will need to be added to a base package such as Paquete Total ($12) or Best of Live TV ($20).
Best of Spanish TV Package - $5
For the Euro 2016 live TV schedules on all Sling TV, please visit the Sling TV Provider page.
Euro 2016 TV Schedules on Sling TV
What national teams are in the Euro 2016?
For the first time in the tournament’s history, 24 teams will be trying to take the coveted title home. Among those trying to win it all will be defending champions Spain, Germany, England, Italy and the host country, but there could be surprises in store, as some teams rated as the underdog could cover themselves in glory. Teams like Wales, Albania and Northern Ireland will try to leave their name printed in the tournament’s history, while other countries such as Portugal, Czech Republic and Sweden try to prove they can also be considered among the elite performers of European football.
All 24 teams where divided in 6 groups. Group leaders and runners up will have their place secure for the next round, while all third-placed squads will try to be lucky enough to win a berth for the Round of 16.
What are the UEFA Euro 2016 groups?
Group A: Albania, France, Romania, Switzerland
Group B: England, Russia, Slovakia, Wales
Group C: Germany, Northern Ireland, Poland, Ukraine
Group D: Croatia, Czech Republic, Spain, Turkey
Group E: Belgium, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Sweden
Group F: Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Portugal.
All teams involved in the competition will get there with their top guns involved. Spain’s run for a third European title will be led by legendary midfielder Andrés Iniesta, while France will have Antoine Griezmann around to lead Les Bleus to glory. Newcomers like Harry Kane and Eden Hazard will try to make an impact in the tournament, while Cristiano Ronaldo tries to cement his legendary status with Portugal and Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes an attempt to lead Sweden to the title in what could be his last games with his National Team.
What are the UEFA Euro 2016 venues?
The hosts will offer those visiting the country an interesting mix of elegance and history with all the venues involved in the tournament’s organization. Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse will try to offer the best of the French nation to the world, and those who visit the country will be in for the tour of a lifetime, not only on the pitch, but most importantly, away from it.
Here’s a list of all the hosting cities:
- Paris
- Saint-Denis
- Bordeaux
- Lens
- Lille
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Nice
- Saint-Etienne
- Toulouse
