IMG's live air and cruise sports channel Sport 24 has announced an agreement with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to broadcast the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship.
Under the agreement, Sport 24 and its second channel Sport 24 Extra will broadcast more than 50 matches live on airlines and cruise ships around the world. The upcoming UEFA European Football Championship in Germany from June 14 to July 14 will be the channel's third consecutive men's soccer tournament.
Richard Wise, Senior Vice President, Content and Channels, IMG Media Business, commented, "UEFA Europa League has provided some of the most exciting coverage of an international soccer tournament in recent years, with millions of fans around the world following every match. We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with UEFA to ensure that fans can enjoy the matches live and without delay, even when traveling."
The match is the latest addition to Sport 24's extensive coverage of live soccer matches, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and AFC Asian Cup.
Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra can be viewed on nearly 600 aircraft and 115 ships. These include Etihad Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, MSC Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Silversea Cruises.
The Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra are manufactured at IMG's production headquarters in Stockley Park, near London Heathrow Airport.The Sport 24 also shows the likes of those from the FIA Formula One World Championship, the NBA, NFL (airborne only), the Grand Slam of Golf, the Grand Slam of Tennis and the Cricket Tournament.
