UEFA Euro Viewing Guide
If the World Cup is a carnival for global fans, then the European Championship is the ultimate technical showdown. Europe's 24 strongest national teams compete on the same stage, with no weak teams; every match is a spectacle. Spain won the 2024 Euro, being crowned for the 4th time and making history as the first to do so. The next tournament, EURO 2028, will be jointly hosted in the UK and Ireland, and it's not too early to start learning about it now. Here, we provide a complete history of the Euro, format analysis, live broadcast channels by country, and ticketing guides.
UEFA Euro In-Depth Guide
The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the "Euro," is hosted by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) every 4 years, held 2 years after the World Cup. From just 4 participating teams in its first edition in 1960 to 24 teams on stage today, the Euro has become the world's second-largest football event, second only to the World Cup.
List of Past Champions (1960–2024)
| Year | Host | Champion | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇪🇸 Spain (4th time) | 2–1 England |
| 2020 | Pan-European (Delayed to 2021) | 🇮🇹 Italy | Win vs England on penalties |
| 2016 | 🇫🇷 France | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1–0 France (AET) |
| 2012 | 🇵🇱🇺🇦 Poland/Ukraine | 🇪🇸 Spain (3rd time) | 4–0 Italy |
| 2008 | 🇦🇹🇨🇭 Austria/Switzerland | 🇪🇸 Spain (2nd time) | 1–0 Germany |
| 2004 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇬🇷 Greece (Biggest dark horse) | 1–0 Portugal |
Ranking of Championship Titles
| Rank | Team | Championships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇸 Spain | 4 Times |
| 2 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 Times |
| 3 | 🇫🇷 France | 2 Times |
| 4 | 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 Time |
| 4 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1 Time |
| 4 | 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 Time |
| 4 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 Time |
| 4 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 Time |
| 4 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 Time |
Next Euro: EURO 2028
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Hosts | England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland (Four UK nations) + Republic of Ireland |
| Event Time | Summer 2028 (Specific dates TBA) |
| Final Venue | Wembley Stadium (London, England) |
| Highlights | England playing on home soil, Wembley Stadium hosting the final, English fans have waited for this day for over 60 years |
Global Live Platforms
Euro broadcasting rights change by edition, the following uses 2024 experience as a reference: