STV has announced a stellar line-up for its live coverage of Euro 2024 to guide viewers through the tournament, with comprehensive plans to bring fans the very best action on TV, on demand and online.
Live games and highlights will broadcast on STV and simulcast on STV Player.
Led by main presenter Mark Pougatch along with Laura Woods, STV’s star-studded Euros squad will offer a wealth of insight, expertise and opinion from a punditry line-up of Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglu, and refereeing analyst Christina Unkel.
Commentary will come from Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight, supported by co-commentators Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, and Andros Townsend, with Gabriel Clarke reporting from the England camp, Connie McLaughlin with the Scotland squad. and Celina Hinchcliffe rounding up the news from the tournament.
UK television coverage of the tournament kicks off on STV and STV Player [plus ITV & ITVX outside Scotland] on June 14, with exclusive live coverage of the opening match between hosts Germany and Scotland in Munich.
STV will show England’s final Group game against Slovenia and will have picks one, two and three of the Round of 16 as well as first pick of the Semi-finals.
STV will show what is likely to be one of the most anticipated early tournament games - the Group B match between Spain, who are among the favourites, and Italy, the holders. STV’s Group stage coverage includes games featuring many pundits’ favourites, France [against Austria on 17 June] as well as other heavy-hitters in Portugal [v Turkey on 22 June], Croatia [v Spain on 15 June] and Belgium [v Slovakia on 17 June].
Moving into the knockout rounds, STV will have the first three picks, plus the fifth and seventh picks from the Round of 16 ties, the second and fourth Quarter-final picks and first pick of the Semi-finals. Both STV and the BBC will show the Final.
Blockquote open We’re thrilled that STV is home to some of the most exciting matches of Euro 2024, including the all-important opener between Scotland and Germany on 14 June. With a fantastic line up of presenters and commentators, supported by the STV News team reporting live from Germany, STV will be keeping viewers across Scotland fully up to date with all of the action. Blockquote close
Bobby Hain Managing Director of Broadcast, STV