How to watch every game from the first day of the Euro 2024 round of 16 knockouts, with Italy facing Switzerland and Germany hosting Denmark.
The Euro 2024 group stages have come to a close and now, the high stakes knockout side of the competition gets started.
There’s action from both sides of the draw for the first day of action from the round of 16 stage, including some big names on display.
Current champions Italy face off against Switzerland in the first match of the round, with both teams looking at a quarter-final place up for grabs.
Then, later in the day, hosts Germany will take on Denmark in front of a packed out home crowd that is hopeful of a win.
So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about the first set of Euro 2024 round of 16 knockout matches.
Switzerland v Italy at Euro 2024
TV channel
Switzerland v Italy will be available on free-to-air TV on BBC One – though a valid TV licence is required to watch it.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm (BST) at the Olympiastadion, Berlin, which will also play host to the Euro 2024 final.
Free live stream
There will be a free live stream available for the clash between Switzerland and Italy via the BBC’s streaming service – BBC iPlayer.
You can follow along with all of the match action on your smartphone or computer device.
Team news
Both Switzerland and Italy go head-to-head on Saturday after finishing second in their respective group stages.
The Swiss amassed five points after beating Hungary and settling for a draw against Germany and Scotland.
They will be without Silvan Widmer for the knockout match though, after he picked up a second yellow of his tournament and received a ban for the following game.
As for Italy, the defending champions head into the knockouts in uninspiring form with one win, one draw and one defeat to their record.
The Azzurri will be looking to take it up the gears in the coming weeks, starting with their first knockout match.
They will be without Riccardo Calafiori in central defence, with a suspension in place for a second yellow card of the tournament.
Germany v Denmark at Euro 2024
TV channel
Germany v Denmark will be available on free-to-air TV, with the channel being ITV One for broadcast in the UK.
The match kicks off at 8pm (BST) and will be hosted at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, home of Borussia Dortmund.
Free live stream
A free live stream will be available for viewers, with the ITV’s streaming service – ITVX – allowing you to follow the action live on your smartphone or computer device.
Team news
Hosts Germany head into the final 16 of the tournament in some decent form, picking up two wins and a draw from their group stage matches.
The home faithful will be hopeful that much more could be set to come from their team in the weeks ahead.
Denmark stand in their way, but there could be some key changes made in defence for the match.
Jonathan Tah will be suspended, following a second yellow card of the tournament against Switzerland, while his centre-back partner Antonio Rudiger is a doubt with a slight injury concern.
Meanwhile, Denmark will be looking to summon the spirit of 1992, when they won the competition for the first time.
They will be doing so without midfielder Morten Hjulmand though, with a suspension ruling him out of contention.