Sony Sports Network has announced its continued collaboration with the UEFA European Championship, bringing live coverage of the 2024 edition to football enthusiasts across India. Scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 14, 2024, this tournament will be held in Germany, promising a month-long celebration of football.
To enhance the viewing experience, Sony Sports Network has curated an expert panel for their live studio show, Football Extraaa.
The panel includes former France captain Patrice Evra, former India captains Sunil Chhetri and Bhaichung Bhutia, current India captain and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, former India forward Robin Singh, and international stars like David James, Don Hutchison, Terry Phelan, Ashley Westwood, and Mark Seagraves. Hosts Adriano Del Monte and Olivia Buzaglo, along with Manas Singh and Arpit Sharma reporting live from Germany, will bring in-depth analysis and engaging discussions to the audience.
David James, former England goalkeeper, and Football Extraaa panelist, remarked, “The Euros promise to be unpredictable with many fantastic teams and players. Young talents are peaking, and underdogs have a real chance of creating upsets. I am excited to be part of Sony Sports Network’s expert panel, offering insight, experience, humor, and seriousness. This is going to be a fantastic event.”
In the lead-up to the competition, Sony Sports Network launched the ‘Universe Ka Sabse Bada Football Festival’ of 2024 campaign, featuring Bollywood star and brand ambassador Kartik Aaryan. Aaryan, in the campaign, embodies an alien to highlight the fans’ extraordinary enthusiasm for UEFA EURO 2024.
Sony Sports Network will broadcast the UEFA EURO 2024 live in six languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Bengali. The tournament will be available on the following channels:
The UEFA EURO 2024 is expected to be a major draw for football fans as it features eight of the top ten FIFA-ranked teams. Viewers can look forward to thrilling matches with star players such as Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Harry Kane (England), Christian Eriksen (Denmark), Kylian Mbappé (France), and Toni Kroos (Germany) competing.
Sony Sports Network’s coverage aims to bring the electrifying atmosphere of the tournament to homes across India, ensuring that football fans can enjoy every moment of this prestigious event.