The UEFA Euro 2016 kicks off on Friday, June 10, at 2:30 PM with a match between host nation France and Romania. This will be the 15th edition of the UEFA European Championship. Spain are defending champions, having won in 2012 and 2008.
This year’s EURO will be the first time the European Championship final tournament will be contested by 24 teams, having been expanded from the 16-team format used since 1996. The group stage consists of six groups of four teams, followed by a knockout stage, which includes three rounds and the final.
The tournament kicks off with host nation France facing off against group opponent Romania. France is one of the biggest favorites in the tournament, so they should have no problem dispensing Romania. That being said, when it comes to international soccer tournaments, anything can happen.
UEFA Euro 2016 Date, Time & Viewing Details
Date: Friday, June 10 through Sunday, July 10
Time: The first game of the UEFA Euro 2016 kicks off at 2:30 PM EST on Friday, June 10
United States TV Channel: ESPN
Europe TV Channel: ITV & BBC One
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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
UEFA Euro 2016 Group Stage Schedule
Group A
Friday, June 10: France vs. Romania at 3 p.m. on ESPN2
Saturday, June 11: Albania vs. Switzerland at 9 a.m. on ESPN
Wednesday, June 15: Romania vs. Switzerland at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Wednesday, June 15: France vs. Albania at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Sunday, June 19: Switzerland vs. France at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Sunday, June 19: Romania vs. Albania at 3 p.m. on ESPN2
Group B
Saturday, June 11: Wales vs. Slovakia at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Saturday, June 11: England vs. Russia at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Wednesday, June 15: Russia vs. Slovakia at 9 a.m. on ESPN
Thursday, June 16: England vs. Wales at 9 a.m. on ESPN
Monday, June 20: Slovakia vs. England at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Monday, June 20: Russia vs. Wales at 3 p.m. on ESPN2
Group C
Sunday, June 12: Poland vs. Northern Ireland at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Sunday, June 12: Germany vs. Ukraine at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Thursday, June 16: Ukraine vs. Northern Ireland at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Thursday, June 16: Germany vs. Poland at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Tuesday, June 21: Northern Ireland vs. Germany at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Tuesday, June 21: Ukraine vs. Poland at 12 p.m. on ESPN2
Group D
Sunday, June 12: Turkey vs. Croatia at 9 a.m. on ESPN
Monday, June 13: Spain vs. Czech Republic at 9 a.m. on ESPN
Friday, June 17: Czech Republic vs. Croatia at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Friday, June 17: Spain vs. Turkey at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Tuesday, June 21: Croatia vs. Spain at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Tuesday, June 21: Czech Republic vs. Turkey at 3 p.m. on ESPN2
Group E
Monday, June 13: Ireland vs. Sweden at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Monday, June 13: Belgium vs. Italy at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Friday, June 17: Italy vs. Sweden at 9 a.m. on ESPN
Saturday, June 18: Belgium vs. Ireland at 9 a.m. on ESPN
Wednesday, June 22: Sweden vs. Belgium at 3 p.m. on ESPN2
Wednesday, June 22: Italy vs. Ireland at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Group F
Tuesday, June 14: Austria vs. Hungary at 9 a.m. on ESPN
Tuesday, June 14: Portugal vs. Iceland at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Saturday, June 18: Iceland vs. Hungary at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Saturday, June 18: Portugal vs. Austria at 3 p.m. on ESPN
Wednesday, June 22: Iceland vs. Austria at 12 p.m. on ESPN2
Wednesday, June 22: Hungary vs. Portugal at 12 p.m. on ESPN
Knockout Stage
Round of 16
Saturday, June 25: Runner-up Group A vs. Runner-up Group C at 9 a.m. on ESPN (Match 1)
Saturday, June 25: Winner Group B vs. 3rd place qualifier Group A/C/D at 12 p.m. on ESPN (Match 2)
Saturday, June 25: Winner Group D vs. 3rd place qualifier Group B/E/F at 3 p.m. on ESPN (Match 3)
Sunday, June 26: Winner Group A vs. 3rd place qualifier Group C/D/E at 9 a.m. on ESPN (Match 4)
Sunday, June 26: Winner Group C vs. 3rd place qualifier Group A/B/F at 12 p.m. on ESPN (Match 5)
Sunday, June 26: Winner Group F vs. Runner-up Group E at 3 p.m. on ESPN (Match 6)
Monday, June 27: Winner Group E vs. Runner-up Group D at 12 p.m. on ESPN2 (Match 7)
Monday, June 27: Runner-up Group B vs. Runner-up Group F at 3 p.m. on ESPN2 (Match 8)
Quarterfinals
Thursday, June 30: Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 3 at 3 p.m. on ESPN2 (QF 1)
Friday, July 1: Winner Match 2 vs. Winner Match 6 at 3 p.m. on ESPN2 (QF 2)
Saturday, July 2: Winner Match 5 vs. Winner Match 7 at 3 p.m. on ESPN2 (QF 3)
Sunday, July 3: Winner Match 4 vs. Winner Match 8 at 3 p.m. on ESPN (QF 4)
Semifinals
Wednesday, July 6: Winner QF 1 vs. Winner QF 2 at 3 p.m. on ESPN (SF 1)
Thursday, July 7: Winner QF 3 vs. Winner QF 4 at 3 p.m. on ESPN (SF 2)
Final
Sunday, July 10: Winner SF 1 vs. Winner SF 2 at 3 p.m. on ESPN