How to watch Euro 2024 opening ceremony for FREE: TV channel and live stream as tournament begins today

Alex Young

14 June 2024 at 12:12 pm·1-min read

How to watch Euro 2024 opening ceremony for FREE: TV channel and live stream as tournament begins today

The Euro 2024 party starts tonight as hosts Germany take on Scotland, but first the traditional opening ceremony will officially mark the start of the tournament.

The hosts are keeping details of the show largely under wraps but have UEFA have confirmed that German football icon Franz Beckenbauer, who died in January aged 78, will be honoured by his wife and Germany’s two Euro-winning captains Bernard Dietz and Jurgen Klinsmann.

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The trophy, named the Henri Delaunay Cup, will also be on show as the curtain is raised on four weeks of thrilling action.

Where to watch Euro 2024 opening ceremony

TV channel: The tournament curtain-raiser will be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1 in the UK.

Coverage, included in the Germany vs Scotland broadcast, starts at 6:30pm BST ahead of an expected start time of around 7.30pm.

Live stream: The ITVX website and app will offer a free live stream service online.

Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated blog for the opening ceremony and Germany vs Scotland game.

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