BBC and ITV have confirmed the split of matches for next summer’s European Championship in France.
The broadcasters will share the 11 group matches contested by England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
ITV will show the opening match of the tournament between hosts France and Romania on 10 June as well as England’s first and final group games against Russia, and Slovakia.
The BBC will broadcast the home nations clash between England and Wales as well as Wales’ first match against Slovakia.
They will also show Northern Ireland’s opening match against Poland and final group game against world champions Germany.
ITV will show Northern Ireland v Ukraine, Russia v Wales and the Republic of Ireland’s games against Belgium and Italy.
The BBC will be showing Germany’s opening game against Ukraine, the Republic of Ireland’s first match against Sweden as well as the opening games for Italy and Portugal.
ITV will have first pick of the round of 16 and semi finals, whilst the BBC has first two picks of the quarter finals. Both ITV and BBC will show the final.
The full split of the group stage matches is outlined below.
Philip Bernie, BBC Head of TV Sport, said: “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.
“We have a great selection of games that also include two matches featuring the world champions Germany and the opening games for some of the tournament’s best players, including Gareth Bale, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo.
“The BBC also features the Republic of Ireland’s first game with Sweden and our great picks of subsequent rounds will ensure coverage of the home nations if they progress.
“Euro 2016 promises to be a standout event in a busy sporting summer on the BBC and we will bring audiences closer to the action than ever before with our most extensive coverage.
“We expect record numbers to enjoy our comprehensive range of content and catch-up services across TV, radio, online, digital, social media and the iPlayer.”
Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: “Euro 2016 promises to be a very special tournament, expanded to 24 teams for the first time, taking place so close to home and with the involvement of three Home Nations plus the Republic of Ireland.
“This is unprecedented and we look forward to bringing home to viewers the action and excitement on the ground in France.
“The tournament begins on ITV for UK viewers next year and we’re looking forward to showing live two of England’s three group matches as well as key matches involving Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
“Our group stage coverage also includes all of holders Spain’s matches and a standout tie between World Champions Germany and fierce rivals Poland.
“Viewers will be able to watch all our matches live online on itv.com, which will also host a dedicated Euro 16 site offering comprehensive coverage in the build up to and throughout the most eagerly anticipated European Championship for many years.”
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FRANCE v ROMANIA
Group A – Saint-Denis
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20:00
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ALBANIA v SWITZERLAND
Group A – Lens
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14:00
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WALES v SLOVAKIA
Group B – Bordeaux
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17:00
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ENGLAND v RUSSIA
Group B – Marseille
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20:00
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TURKEY v CROATIA
Group D – Paris
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14:00
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POLAND v NORTHERN IRELAND
Group C – Nice
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17:00
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GERMANY v UKRAINE
Group C – Lille
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20:00
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SPAIN v CZECH REPUBLIC
Group D – Toulouse
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14:00
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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND v SWEDEN
Group E – Saint-Denis
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17:00
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BELGIUM v ITALY
Group E – Lyon
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20:00
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AUSTRIA v HUNGARY
Group F – Bordeaux
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17:00
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PORTUGAL v ICELAND
Group F – St Etienne
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20:00
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RUSSIA v SLOVAKIA
Group B – Lille
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14:00
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ROMANIA v SWITZERLAND
Group A – Paris
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17:00
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FRANCE v ALBANIA
Group A – Marseille
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20:00
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ENGLAND v WALES
Group B – Lens
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14:00
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UKRAINE v NORTHERN IRELAND
Group C – Lyon
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17:00
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GERMANY v POLAND
Group C – Saint-Denis
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20:00
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ITALY v SWEDEN
Group E – Toulouse
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14:00
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CZECH REPUBLIC v CROATIA
Group D – St Etienne
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17:00
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SPAIN v TURKEY
Group D – Nice
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20:00
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BELGIUM v REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Group E – Bordeaux
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14:00
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ICELAND v HUNGARY
Group F – Marseille
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17:00
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PORTUGAL v AUSTRIA
Group F – Paris
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20:00
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SWITZERLAND v FRANCE
Group A – Lille
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20:00
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ROMANIA v ALBANIA
Group A – Lyon
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20:00
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SLOVAKIA v ENGLAND
Group B – St Etienne
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20:00
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RUSSIA v WALES
Group B – Toulouse
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20:00
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NORTHERN IRELAND v GERMANY
Group C – Paris
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17:00
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UKRAINE v POLAND
Group C – Marseille
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17:00
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CROATIA v SPAIN
Group D – Bordeaux
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20:00
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CZECH REPUBLIC v TURKEY
Group D – Lens
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20:00
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HUNGARY v PORTUGAL
Group F – Lyon
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17:00
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ICELAND v AUSTRIA
Group F – Saint-Denis
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17:00
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ITALY v REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Group E – Lille
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20:00
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SWEDEN v BELGIUM
Group E – Nice
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20:00
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Runner-up Group A v Runner-up Group C
Round of 16 – St Etienne
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14:00
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TBC
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Winner Group B v 3rd Place A/C/D
Round of 16 – Paris
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17:00
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TBC
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Winner Group D v 3rd Place B/E/F
Round of 16 – Lens
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20:00
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TBC
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Winner Group A v 3rd Place C/D/E
Round of 16 – Lyon
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14:00
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TBC
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Winner Group C v 3rd Place A/B/F
Round of 16 – Lille
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17:00
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TBC
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Winner Group F v Runner-up Group E
Round of 16 – Toulouse
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20:00
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TBC
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Winner Group E v Runner-up Group D
Round of 16 – Saint-Denis
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17:00
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TBC
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Runner-up Group B v Runner-up Group F
Round of 16 – Nice
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20:00
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TBC
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Winner R16 1 v Winner R16 3
Quarter-Final 1 – Marseille
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20:00
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TBC
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Winner R16 2 v Winner R16 6
Quarter-Final 2 – Lille
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20:00
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TBC
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Winner R16 5 v Winner R16 7
Quarter-Final 3 – Bordeaux
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20:00
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TBC
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Winner R16 4 v Winner R16 8
Quarter-Final 4 – Saint-Denis
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20:00
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TBC
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Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2
Semi-Final 1 – Lyon
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20:00
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TBC
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Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4
Semi-Final 2 – Marseille
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20:00
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TBC
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UEFA EURO 2016 FINAL
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
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20:00
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