Euro 2016 opening ceremony: what time does it start and what TV channel is it on? Superstar DJ David Guetta to perform
The European Championships get underway on Friday
EURO 2016 is just hours away, but before the festival of football begins this Friday, there is something big which has to happen first – the opening ceremony!
The curtain-raiser will take place on Friday at 7pm at the Stade de France, one hour before the Paris stadium holds the first game of the tournament – hosts France vs Romania in their Group A clash.
It will feature a performance from none other than French superstar DJ David Guetta.
Guetta, who has sold more than 9 million albums worldwide, has been given his own title for the tournament too, he will be known as the "Musical Ambassador" for the European Championships in his native country.
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Guetta, known for his dance hits When Love Takes Over and Titanium, said: "Music and football go hand in hand when it comes to celebration and enjoyment and I want to help to make this Euro the biggest and most memorable yet."
Guetta has also written the official song for the tournament, titled This One's For You, which he will perform during the 30-minute show.
WHEN IS IT?
Friday at 7pm, Stade De France
WHAT CHANNEL IS IT ON?
The opening ceremony will be broadcast live on ITV ahead of the first game between hosts France and Romania, and the full show will be on Uefa's official YouTube channel.
