BBC launch brand new football channel with 27 live matches and host of new features
THE BBC have launched a brand new channel for their coverage of Euro 2024.
The broadcaster announced their presenting and punditry line up for the summer tournament earlier today.
It features regular’s such as Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards as well as new faces including Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and two-time Euros winner Cesc Fabregas.
Radio 5 Live, fronted by Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Steve Crossman, will provide coverage of all 51 Euros matches starting with Germany v Scotland on June 14.
However, the Beeb have also revealed a special new channel for the tournament.
Their new “Euros channel” will feature on BBC iPlayer for the duration of the tournament in Germany.
It will feature build up content including special features and matches from the Euros archive spotlighting some of the best games from the tournament.
Fans will be able to kick back and relax with 27 live matches being shown on the channel.
Part of the coverage will include a new Euros Breakdown highlights programme with Scott which will go deeper into the biggest matches and have exclusive match reaction and insights.
Other extras include additional analysis, mini highlights and home nations camp reports.
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Other pundits in the BBC’s line up includes Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Ellen White.
Meanwhile, Brentford manager Thomas Frank will be a special guest in the studio when England face Denmark as well as for a few other matches.
Recently departed West Ham manager David Moyes will also be present during coverage of Scotland games.
Even more former pros will join the team as co-commentators, with Martin Keown, Jermain Jenas and Danny Murphy set to be on the mic from the stadiums.
Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate has announced his 33-man provisional England training camp squad ahead of the tournament.
The squad will be cut down to 26 for the tournament proper, but also already seen some big omissions from it, including Jordan Henderson, Dominic Solanke and Marcus Rashford.
BBC Euro 2024 line up in full
Presenters: Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
Pundits: Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabrges, Thomas Frank, Davod Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden.
Commentators: Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
Co-commentators: Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden. Alan Shearer will be on co-comms for England’s opener.
Radio 5 Live: Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Steve Crossman
Reporters: Kelly Somers and Eilidh Barbour
Denmark match Watchalong on CBBC and iPlayer: Jamie Johnson