Want to watch the Euro 2020 final in Australia for free?
Optus Sport - Australia's official broadcaster of the European Championships - has decided to make the final three matches of the tournament available on their platforms for everyone to watch - even consumers without subscriptions.
All you need to do is download the Optus Sport app to your device via the Apple Store or Google Play Store, or visit the Optus Sport website to watch the matches via desktop or browser.
The Optus Sport app is also available via a variety of Smart TV's including Apple TV, Android TV and more, while you can also get the app via Xbox One. If you have a Chromecast, you can also cast content from the app on your device to your television.
Alternatively, if you're in Australia you can also watch the game live and free on Optus Sport's YouTube channel.
Optus Sport - which also has rights in Australia for Copa America, Premier League, J-League and WSL - is usually a subscription service which costs AU$14.99 a month, which is the price consumers paid to watch the European Championships up to now.
WATCH FREE: Euro 2020 Semi-Finals and Final
Optus Sport Euro 2020 Broadcast Schedule
SEMI FINALS
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed July 7 | 5.00am | 49 | Italy 1-1 Spain (Pens 4-2) | Wembley Stadium, London | Free on Optus Sport |
| Thu July 8 | 5.00am | 50 | England 2-1 Denmark (AET) | Wembley Stadium, London | Free on Optus Sport |
FINAL
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon July 12 | 5.00am | 51 | Italy v England | Wembley Stadium, London | Free on Optus Sport/Optus Sport YouTube |
"We have had our greatest ever month on Optus Sport with the best of the best competing in the UEFA EURO 2020 and Copa America 2021 tournaments and we still have the biggest matches of the tournament to go," Optus head of TV and content Corin Dimopoulos told Mumbrella.
"With the likes of Harry Kane and Lorenzo Insigne to be in action across the Euro finals, all Australians can now watch these three live matches on Optus Sport for free without a subscription.
"We recognise that a lot of the country is currently restricted when it comes to going round to friends’ houses or to a venue to watch games together, and we are therefore pleased to provide as many Australians as we can with the opportunity to enjoy the last three tournament games in the comfort of every home.”
Optus Sport VP of TV, content and product development Clive Dickens explained the decision was designed to help Australians through the tough times brought upon by COVID-19.
"This is so much more than a piece of premium content. This is about connecting Australians to the moments that matter, and family in lockdown is really, really important," Dickens said.
"We know there are seven million Australians will some form of European heritage… so we can do our little bit to help those families connect across the divide.
"Having all those European teams… it’s a way of having that shared experience we all need in these difficult times."
