Football legend Wayne Rooney will be joining the BBC’s presenting team for the Euros, working alongside former teammates like Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand. The BBC coverage of the Euros will be led by presenters Gary Lineker, Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott, with new signings such as Joe Hart, David Moyes, and Thomas Frank. In addition to Rooney, ex-England stars like Rio Ferdinand, Joe Hart, Ellen White, and Frank Lampard will provide their expertise to the coverage. The BBC will show England’s first two group games against Serbia and Denmark, as well as Scotland’s group games against Switzerland and Hungary. TV commentary duties will be handled by a team including Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, and others, with Jermaine Jenas, Danny Murphy, and Martin Keown on co-commentary.
The BBC will have first choice of the quarter-finals for the Euros and will also broadcast live games featuring top teams in Europe such as Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, and hosts Germany. The BBC will launch an iPlayerEuros channel showcasing archive games, live matches, analysis, highlights, home nations camp reports, and a new highlights program called Euros Breakdown. ITV will also be broadcasting the Euros, with a lineup of pundits including Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Roy Keane, and others. Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou will also join the ITV panel for the tournament. Commentary for the Euros will be provided by Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen, and Joe Speight, with Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, and Andros Townsend on co-commentary.
In a separate event, tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been lined up as a pundit for Wimbledon. The coverage of Wimbledon will include commentary from a team led by Sam Matterface, with Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen, and Joe Speight on the mic. Wimbledon reporting will be handled by Gabriel Clarke from the England camp, Connie McLaughlin with the Scotland squad, and Celina Hinchcliffe with tournament news. UK television coverage of Wimbledon will begin on ITV1 & ITVX, with live coverage of the opening match between hosts Germany and Scotland in Munich. ITV will also broadcast England’s final group game against Slovenia and have early picks for the Round of 16 and Semi-finals.
The BBC and ITV are gearing up for comprehensive coverage of the Euros and Wimbledon, with top personalities and experts added to their presenting teams. Wayne Rooney’s addition to the BBC’s lineup for the Euros adds to the excitement, with a team that includes other former England stars and experienced pundits. The BBC’s iPlayerEuros channel promises to provide fans with a range of content beyond live matches, including analysis, highlights, and archive games. ITV’s coverage of Wimbledon will also feature a star-studded lineup of presenters and pundits, ensuring fans have access to insightful commentary and reporting throughout the tournament. Both broadcasters are set to deliver an engaging and immersive viewing experience for football and tennis fans alike.
