European Championship winners Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and Jurgen Klinsmann join BBC’s punditry team for Euro 2020 coverage – as TV schedule for group stage is revealed
The BBC have confirmed their broadcasting team for the upcoming European Championship, with Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and Jurgen Klinsmann joining Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan and Co.
The trio of European Championship winners will team up with regular pundits Alex Scott, Jermaine Jenas, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand, while Ashley Williams and Mark Hughes will provide a Welsh perspective, with Scots James McFadden and Shelley Kerr on board too.
The BBC will show the opening match between Turkey and Italy on the night of June 11 and also host England’s group opener against Croatia two days later – but England’s final two matches against Scotland and Czech Republic are both on ITV.
The BBC have confirmed their broadcast line-up for the upcoming European Championship
Leading the BBC’s coverage along with Lineker and Logan will be fellow presenters Eilidh Barbour and Mark Chapman.
| Date | Match | Kick Off (BST) | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th June | Turkey v Italy | 20:00 | BBC |
| 12th June | Wales v Switzerland | 14:00 | BBC |
| 12th June | Denmark v Finland | 17:00 | BBC |
| 12th June | Belgium v Russia | 20:00 | ITV |
| 13th June | England v Croatia | 14:00 | BBC |
| 13th June | Austria v North Macedonia | 17:00 | ITV |
| 13th June | Netherlands v Ukraine | 20:00 | ITV |
| 14th June | Scotland v Czech Republic | 14:00 | BBC |
| 14th June | Poland v Slovakia | 17:00 | ITV |
| 14th June | Spain v Sweden | 20:00 | BBC |
| 15th June | Hungary v Portugal | 17:00 | ITV |
| 15th June | France v Germany | 20:00 | ITV |
| 16th June | Finland v Russia | 14:00 | BBC |
| 16th June | Turkey v Wales | 17:00 | BBC |
| 16th June | Italy v Switzerland | 20:00 | ITV |
| 17th June | Ukraine v North Macedonia | 14:00 | ITV |
| 17th June | Denmark v Belgium | 17:00 | ITV |
| 17th June | Netherlands v Austria | 20:00 | BBC |
| 18th June | Sweden v Slovakia | 14:00 | BBC |
| 18th June | Croatia v Czech Republic | 17:00 | BBC |
| 18th June | England v Scotland | 20:00 | ITV |
| 19th June | Hungary v France | 14:00 | BBC |
| 19th June | Portugal v Germany | 17:00 | ITV |
| 19th June | Spain v Poland | 20:00 | BBC |
| 20th June | Italy v Wales | 17:00 | ITV |
| 20th June | Switzerland v Turkey | 17:00 | ITV |
| 21st June | North Macedonia v Netherlands | 17:00 | ITV |
| 21st June | Ukraine v Austria | 17:00 | ITV |
| 21st June | Finland v Belgium | 20:00 | BBC |
| 21st June | Russia v Denmark | 20:00 | BBC |
| 22nd June | Croatia v Scotland | 20:00 | ITV |
| 22nd June | Czech Republic v England | 20:00 | ITV |
| 23rd June | Slovakia v Spain | 17:00 | ITV |
| 23rd June | Sweden v Poland | 17:00 | ITV |
| 23rd June | Germany v Hungary | 20:00 | BBC |
| 23rd June | Portugal v France | 20:00 | BBC |