The BBC and ITV have released the schedule for all of the televised matches of the Euro 2016 group stage, with the former broadcasting the highly anticipated match between neighbours England and Wales.
Wales' opener against Slovakia will also be broadcast on the BBC, while England's two remaining group-stage matches against Russia and Slovakia will be shown on ITV.
The tournament opener between France and Romania on June 10 will be on ITV, and the final will be broadcast by both companies. Here's a look at the full schedule for the group stage:
Date | Match | Channel |
Friday, 10 June | France v Romania | ITV |
Saturday, 11 June | Albania v Switzerland | BBC |
Saturday, 11 June | Wales v Slovakia | BBC |
Saturday, 11 June | England v Russia | ITV |
Sunday, 12 June | Turkey v Croatia | ITV |
Sunday, 12 June | Poland v Northern Ireland | BBC |
Sunday, 12 June | Germany v Ukraine | BBC |
Monday, 13 June | Spain v Czech Republic | ITV |
Monday, 13 June | Republic of Ireland v Sweden | BBC |
Monday, 13 June | Belgium v Italy | BBC |
Tuesday, 14 June | Austria v Hungary | ITV |
Tuesday, 14 June | Portugal v Iceland | BBC |
Wednesday, 15 June | Russia v Slovakia | BBC |
Wednesday, 15 June | Romania v Switzerland | ITV |
Wednesday, 15 June | France v Albania | ITV |
Thursday, 16 June | England v Wales | BBC |
Thursday, 16 June | Ukraine v Northern Ireland | ITV |
Thursday, 16 June | Germany v Poland | ITV |
Friday, 17 June | Italy v Sweden | ITV |
Friday, 17 June | Czech Republic v Croatia | BBC |
Friday, 17 June | Spain v Turkey | ITV |
Saturday, 18 June | Belgium v Republic of Ireland | ITV |
Saturday, 18 June | Iceland v Hungary | BBC |
Saturday, 18 June | Portugal v Austria | BBC |
Sunday, 19 June | Romania v Albania | BBC |
Sunday, 19 June | Switzerland v France | BBC |
Monday, 20 June | Russia v Wales | ITV |
Monday, 20 June | Slovakia v England | ITV |
Tuesday, 21 June | Northern Ireland v Germany | BBC |
Tuesday, 21 June | Ukraine v Poland | BBC |
Tuesday, 21 June | Croatia v Spain | ITV |
Tuesday, 21 June | Czech Republic v Turkey | ITV |
Wednesday, 22 June | Hungary v Portugal | BBC |
Wednesday, 22 June | Iceland v Austria | BBC |
Wednesday, 22 June | Italy v Republic of Ireland | ITV |
Wednesday, 22 June | Sweden v Belgium | ITV |
BBC Head of TV Sport Philip Bernie expressed his delight at the opportunity to broadcast the match between England and Wales, per the company's official website:
We are delighted to have the most talked about match of the draw in England v Wales, in such a special year for the home nations, as well as the opening matches for Wales and Northern Ireland on their return to major tournament football.