Due to the pandemic, the UEFA Euro 2020 is taking place this year in 2021. Starting on Friday, June 11th, 24 teams across Europe will compete to see which team goes home with the Henri Delaunay Cup. You can watch Euro matches on ESPN branded networks English and Univision TV networks to watch in Spanish. However, you don’t need cable to get those networks. This article will explain how to watch the UEFA Euro 2020 without cable, and we’ll even include the entire match schedule.
- When is Euro 2020: Friday, June 11 2021 – Sunday, July 11, 2021
- How To Watch: All 51 matches will stream live on ESPN+. Matches will also broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, Univision, and TUDN. We explain how to watch free below.
How To Watch Euro 2020 Free
While the Euro 2020 airs on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, there is still a way to watch the entire Euro 2020 free. The tournament airs for exactly 1 month. That’s enough time to take advantage of the free trials from various streaming services that carry those channels to watch the entire tournament for free. You can use the following services for more than a month of free access to ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2:
- AT&T TV’s 14-day refund period. Just cancel before the period to have your payment automatically refunded.
- Then sign up for a 1-week free trial to fuboTV.
- Then use a 1-week free trial to Hulu Live TV.
- Then use a free trial to YouTube TV *not supported on Roku
You can juggle the free trials to these services to watch the entire tournament. Read on if you would like to learn more about these services and other ways to watch the Euro 2020.
How To Watch The EURO 2020 without Cable
The main feed for each match will broadcast on ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 in English and Univision, and TUDN for Spanish branded network. All 51 games will also stream on ESPN+. The streaming service will serve as a second screen for most of those games with three additional streams in the fox of an aerial cam, along with player and manager Iso-Cams. In addition to the second-screen experience for all tournament matches, ESPN+ will simulcast the UEFA EURO 2020 semifinals and final matches that air on In addition to the second-screen experience for all tournament matches, ESPN+ will simulcast UEFA EURO 2020 semifinals and final matches airing on ESPN. While I’ll provide a bit more detail on these services, I recommend the following based on which channel/service you would like to watch.
- To Watch on ESPN+: An ESPN+ subscription costs only $5.99 per month. Once you subscribe to ESPN+, you can watch matches through the ESPN app. The ESPN App supports Roku Players and TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android, iPhone, Samsung TVs, and Xbox One.
- To Watch On ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC: All available to stream live through fuboTV (free trial), Hulu Live TV (free trial), YouTube TV (free trial), and AT&T TV (sign-up).
- To Watch in Spanish on TUDN and Univision: Both are available on fuboTV (free trial)
ESPN+
ESPN+ will stream all 51 games utilizing 3 different feeds from those airing on TV (an overhead camera view along with 2 isometric views.) ESPN+ will also simulcast the live broadcast of the Semifinal and Championship game. These streams will also stream ESPN’s match audio from the booth.
An ESPN+ subscription costs only $5.99 per month. There is no contract so you can cancel any time you like. In addition to ESPN, Disney also owns Hulu and the Disney+ streaming service. You can get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for $13.99 by signing up here! You can also see our review of ESPN+ for more information on the service.
Once you subscribe to ESPN+, you can watch Euro 2020 matches through the ESPN app. The ESPN App supports Roku Players and TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android, iPhone, Samsung TVs, Xbox One, and PS4. To add ESPN+ to your ESPN app, follow these instructions:
- Subscribe to ESPN+
- Download and Open the ESPN app on your mobile or TV device
- Click the Settings Gear in the upper right corner
- Select “Account Information” then “Log Into ESPN Account.” You should receive an activation code.
- Visit https://espn.com/activate on your phone or laptop and type in the code.
- Log in with your ESPN+ credentials.
- The app will confirm that your ESPN+ account is linked and now see an “ESPN+” tab in the ESPN app.
- You will see the Euro 2020 matches under “Soccer” in the “Featured” tab.
fuboTV
FuboTV has rapidly increased the number of locations where they stream the live local ABC network. Currently, FuboTV delivers ABC in 184 of 210 TV markets in the US. However, fuboTV has all of the larger TV markets and streams live ABC in 97% of U.S. households. They also carry ESPN and ESPN2 so you can watch the Euro 2020.
You can check out a 7-day free trial to FuboTV. Here are some of fuboTV’s features:
- ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and more
- Over 100 channels are available in fuboTV’s channel lineup
- You can watch it on three screens at the same time
- 250 hours of cloud DVR storage
- The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more.
For more information on FuboTV features please see out Fubo TV review.
How Much: FuboTV costs $64.99 per month.
Hulu Live TV
Hulu Live TV carries ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 in their channel lineup so you can watch the Euro 2020 live. You can check to see which channels are available to you by entering your zip code on Hulu’s channel finder.
Hulu starts with a free trial when you sign up, but costs $64.99 per month after the trial. You can cancel any time without penalty as there is no long-term contract. The list below shows some of what Hulu+Live TV has to offer:
- Carries, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and more live access to popular channels found on cable. See Hulu’s channel lineup for a full list.
- 50 hours of cloud DVR storage.
- It comes with 6 customizable profiles.
- Watch Hulu on 2 screens at once
- Includes all the on-demand access you normally receive with standard Hulu. This includes Hulu Originals.
You can watch Hulu live TV on any of the following devices:
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV (4th generation or later)
- Google Chromecast
- iOS and Android Smartphones and Tablets
- Xbox 360 and Xbox One
- Echo Show
- Fire Tablets
- Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- LG TV (select models)
- Nintendo Switch
- Mac and PC browsers
- Samsung TV (select models)
- VIZIO SmartCast TVs
- Windows 10
AT&T TV
AT&T TV offers live ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 in all AT&T TV plans so you can watch Euro 2020 matches. The most affordable is the “Entertainment” package for $69.99 a month, along with a ton of cable TV and other broadcast networks. AT&T TV offers ABC in over half the markets in the US. You can sign up on AT&T’s Website. If you cancel service within 14 days, you get a full refund. You can sign up and pay month to month with no long-term commitment. You can also see our review of AT&T TV for more details.
- watch 20 streams simultaneously per subscription
- a cloud-based DVR
- channels like ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and more
- supported on AppleTV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and more
How Much: $69.99 per month through it’s “Entertainment” package.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is another great option to watch the Euro 2020 live. YouTubeTV offers live ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 with its streaming service in all markets in the US. Youtube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. Unfortunately, the YouTube TV app isn’t available on Roku. However, users can use YouTube TV through the YouTube app on Roku devices.
YouTube TV provides:
- ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and over 70 other channels
- unlimited cloud DVR storage
- stream on three devices at once
- Youtube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app isn’t available on Roku. However, users can use YouTube TV through the YouTube app on Roku devices.
- Includes Youtube TV on-demand
- offers a free trial.
Check our review of YouTube TV for more details.
How Much: $64.99 per month.
Watch The Euro 2020 on Roku
To Watch The Euro 2020 on Roku, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a streaming service that carries ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 (FuboTV, AT&T TV, Hulu Live TV)
- On your Roku Menu, navigate to “Search” and press “OK” on your remote
- Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
- Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
- Select “Add Channel” press “OK” on your remote. If the channel is already installed, “Go To Channel” will be an option.
- The App is now installed on your Roku. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. The channels you need will be available through the app’s live TV guide.
Watch The Euro 2020 on Fire TV
To Watch The Euro 2020 on Fire TV, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a streaming service that carries ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 (FuboTV, AT&T TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV)
- On your Fire TV Home screen, click on the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
- Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
- Select “Download,” and the channel will install
- The App is now installed on your Fire TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. The channels you need will be available through the app’s live TV guide.
Watch The Euro 2020 on Apple TV
To Watch The Euro 2020 on Apple TV, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a streaming service that carries ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 (FuboTV, AT&T TV, YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV)
- Scroll right to the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
- Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
- Select the streaming service click the cloud icon, and the channel will install
- The App is now installed on your Apple TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. The channels you need will be available through the app’s live TV guide.
How The UEFA Euro 2020 Works
The tournament consists of 24 European Teams in 6 groups. In the group stage, each team plays the other 3 teams in their group once. After that, the top 2 teams in each group and the four highest-ranking third-placed teams advance to the round of 16. The Euro 2020 then continues as the 16 teams play a knock-out style bracket tournament until a champion is crowned.
Euro 2020 TV Schedule
Below is the schedule and TV channels for every game of the Euro 2020. Remember, all games will also stream on ESPN+.
Group Stage
Friday, June 11
Group A: Italy vs. Turkey (Rome; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
Saturday, June 12
Group A: Wales vs. Switzerland (Baku; 9 a.m. ET) – ESPN
Group B: Denmark vs. Finland (Copenhagen; noon ET) – ESPN
Group B: Belgium vs. Russia (Saint Petersburg; 3 p.m. ET) – ABC
Sunday, June 13
Group D: England vs. Croatia (London; 9 a.m. ET) – ESPN
Group C: Austria vs. North Macedonia (Bucharest; noon ET) – ESPN
Group C: Netherlands vs. Ukraine (Amsterdam; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Monday, June 14
Group D: Scotland vs. Czech Republic (Glasgow; 9 a.m. ET) – ESPN
Group E: Poland vs. Slovakia (Saint Petersburg; noon ET) – ESPN
Group E: Spain vs. Sweden (Seville; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Tuesday, June 15
Group F: Hungary vs. Portugal (Budapest; noon ET) – ESPN
Group F: France vs. Germany (Munich; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
Wednesday, June 16
Group B: Finland vs. Russia (Saint Petersburg; 9 a.m. ET) – ESPN
Group A: Turkey vs. Wales (Baku; noon ET) – ESPN
Group A: Italy vs. Switzerland (Rome; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Thursday, June 17
Group C: Ukraine vs. North Macedonia (Bucharest; 9 a.m. ET) – ESPN
Group B: Denmark vs. Belgium (Copenhagen; noon ET) – ESPN
Group C: Netherlands vs. Austria (Amsterdam; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Friday, June 18
Group E: Sweden vs. Slovakia (Saint Petersburg; 9 a.m. ET) – ESPN
Group D: Croatia vs. Czech Republic (Glasgow; noon ET) – ESPN
Group D: England vs. Scotland (London; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Saturday, June 19
Group F: Hungary vs. France (Budapest; 9 a.m. ET) – ESPN
Group F: Portugal vs. Germany (Munich; noon ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
Group E: Spain vs. Poland (Seville; 3 p.m. ET) – ABC
Sunday, June 20
Group A: Italy vs. Wales (Rome; noon ET) – ESPN2
Group A: Switzerland vs. Turkey (Baku; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Monday, June 21
Group C: North Macedonia vs. Netherlands (Amsterdam; noon ET) – ESPN
Group C: Ukraine vs. Austria (Bucharest; noon ET) – ESPN2
Group B: Russia vs. Denmark (Copenhagen; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN2
Group B: Finland vs. Belgium (Saint Petersburg; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Tuesday, June 22
Group D: Czech Republic vs. England (London; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Group D: Croatia vs. Scotland (Glasgow; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN2
Wednesday, June 23
Group E: Slovakia vs. Spain (Seville; noon ET) – ESPN
Group E: Sweden vs. Poland (Saint Petersburg; noon ET) – ESPN2
Group F: Germany vs. Hungary (Munich; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN2
Group F: Portugal vs. France (Budapest; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
Round Of 16
Saturday, June 26
37- Runners-up Group A vs. Runners-up Group B (Amsterdam; noon ET) – ESPN
38 – Winners Group A vs. Runners-up Group C (London; 3 p.m. ET) – ABC
Sunday, June 27
39 – Winners Group C vs. 3rd in D/E/F (Budapest; noon ET) – ESPN
40 – Winners Group B vs. 3rd in A/D/E/F (Seville; 3 p.m. ET) – ABC, Univision, TUDN
Monday, June 28
41 – Runners-up Group D vs. Runners-up Group E (Copenhagen; noon ET) – ESPN
42 – Winners Group F vs. 3rd in A/B/C (Bucharest; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Tuesday, June 29
43 – Winners Group D vs. Runners-up Group F (London; noon ET) – ESPN
44 – Winners Group E vs. 3rd in A/B/C/D (Glasgow; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
Quarterfinals
Friday, July 2
45 – Winners Match 41 vs Winners Match 42 (Saint Petersburg; noon ET) – ESPN
46 – Winners Match 37 vs Winners Match 39 (Munich; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN
Saturday, July 3
47 – Winners Match 38 vs Winners Match 40 (Baku; noon ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
48 – Winners Match 43 vs Winners Match 44 (Rome; 3 p.m. ET) – ABC, Univision, TUDN
Semifinals
Tuesday, July 6
49 – Winners Match 45 vs Winners Match 46 (London; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
Wednesday, July 7
50 – Winners Match 47 vs Winners Match 48 (London; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
Final
Sunday, July 11
Winners Match 49 vs Winners Match 50 (London; 3 p.m. ET) – ESPN, Univision, TUDN
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