Everything You Need to Know About the Euro 2021 Tournament
Introduction
After a year-long delay due to COVID, the Euro 2020 tournament is officially taking place next month! So, before the tournament starts, let's go over how the tournament will be structured when games will be taking place, and how you can watch the tournament.
The Arrangements
There will be 24 countries (read: teams) participating in the Euro 2021 tournament, and they will be broken off into six groups, Group A-F. Throughout the month, countries in each group will face off against each other until the finals, where the winners of each group face off in the final week.
Speaking of weeks, let’s talk about the schedule.
The Schedule
The Euro 2021 tournament will take place from June 11th to July 11th. In the first two weeks, June 11th to June 23rd, teams in each group will compete against one another. The tournament will pick back up on June 26th, where the knockout phase will begin. They will end, and the quarter-finals will begin on July 2nd, the semi-finals on July 6th and July 7th, and the final game on the 11th.
How to Stream the Euros
1. Hulu Live
Hulu cashed in on the need for on-demand live television early with Hulu Live, and since its inception, it’s become a great way to watch live television, especially when it comes to sports.
With Hulu Live, you’ll get access to ABC, ESPN, and ESPN 2. All three channels will allow you to watch the Euro 2021 tournament in its entirety. Plus, a Hulu Live subscription comes with a Hulu streaming subscription as well, so it's a great value all in all!
2. Country-Specific Streams
Multiple countries will be hosting the games, and if you happen to live in one of those countries, there's a good chance you'll be able to watch the tournament for free or at least the games that take place in the country.
However, countries other than the ones hosting will also be streaming the tournament online; all you need to do is figure out where you can watch the tournament. For example, United Kingdom citizens will be able to watch the tournament through BBC One’s stream.
Your mileage will vary depending on your country, but there’s a strong chance you’ll be able to catch a few games for free. If you’re outside the countries that allow you to stream the tournament, you can always consider streaming with a VPN to connect to these country-specific streams.
3. Sling TV
Sling TV is a live TV streaming service owned by Dish Network. It works similarly to Hulu Live, but unlike Hulu Live, Sling TV offers more variety when it comes to available packages and lets you customize your subscription in more ways than Hulu Live.
If you want access to the essential sports channels—ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC, then you’ll want to go with Sling TV’s Orange package, which comes with ESPN and ESPN 2. ABC will need to be added later for a few dollars extra.
Conclusion
After a debilitating year, the Euros are coming back! With a month to watch the games, your only challenge will be finding a way to stream the tournament. Fortunately, there are more than a few ways to watch the tournament (as long as you don’t mind opening your wallet).
