Under-21 Euros 2023 not on TV? How to watch live streaming of England U21 vs Germany U21

The broadcasting of the Under-21 Euros 2023 has raised concerns among football fans, especially in the UK, as England's progress in the tournament is not being shown live by any national broadcaster. Despite England's impressive performances, including victories against the Czech Republic and Israel, fans have been left searching for ways to watch their team's matches.

In the past, the tournament was broadcasted by UK broadcasters such as Sky Sports and the BBC. However, this year, neither of them secured the rights to air the matches. According to the Daily Mail, Sky Sports, which televised the tournament in 2021 when England failed to advance past the group stage, decided not to bid for the broadcasting rights this time.

The BBC, which showcased England's qualification games last summer and aired U21 friendlies against Croatia and France in March, also reportedly passed on the opportunity to televise the tournament. It is worth noting that the Football Association (FA) had requested to show the matches for free on the England team's YouTube channel, which boasts a substantial subscriber base of 2.26 million. However, UEFA rejected this proposal and chose to broadcast the matches exclusively on UEFA TV, their own streaming service.


As a result, fans interested in watching England's U21 matches have had to resort to alternative means. UEFA TV offers free streaming of the matches, but viewers need to register an account to access the service. England's upcoming match against Germany is scheduled for 5 pm BST on Wednesday, June 28, with the quarter-final tie set to take place on Sunday, July 2.

FAQs

Q1: Why are UK broadcasters not showing England's U21 matches?
A1: Sky Sports chose not to bid for the rights this time, and the BBC reportedly passed up the opportunity to televise the tournament.

Q2: Did the Football Association (FA) try to show the matches on their YouTube channel?
A2: Yes, the FA requested the opportunity to show the matches on the England team YouTube channel, but UEFA rejected the proposal.