Muhammad Ali funeral: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

Steve Petrella

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Friday, ESPN will bump the opening match of Euro 2016 (France vs. Romania) to ESPN2 so it can show Muhammad Ali's funeral live on TV. You can also watch Ali's funeral live online on WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app. 

Ali died last Friday at age 74 following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He had been hospitalized with a respitory infection. A Muslim prayer service was held Thursday for Ali, and thousands turned out. Friday's funeral is open to the public at the 22,000-seat KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., but the family isn't happy with what has happened in the days leading up to the event. Some people waited in line, then sold the (free) tickets to Ali's funeral on eBay and Craigslist to those who didn't initially receive them — a family spokesperson called it "despicable."

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Before the funeral, catch up with all of Sporting News' Ali tributes and coverage.

Muhammad Ali was the best America had to offer

SN's Mike DeCourcy details Ali's torch lighting at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, and reminds us that the legendary boxer was the best America had to offer on so many different levels.

Jim Brown once wanted to fight Ali, and it was a terrible idea

Like the title reads, Brown should have thought twice before saying that.

Ali's courage, conviction left indelible mark on athletes at historic meeting

SN's David Steele recounts the story of the black athletes who came together in Cleveland to support Muhammad Ali in their famous 1967 meeting. They gathered to find out exactly who and what they were supporting. Ali told them, in clear, certain terms. The lesson stayed with the participants forever.

Best Muhammad Ali books

Muhammad Ali has been written about a lot. Here are the best works.

Ali and the sweet science: How was he so dominant in the ring?

SN boxing writer Steven Muehlhausen breaks down Ali's fighting style and breaks down exactly what made him the best fighter ever.

Ali's 10 greatest quotes

The man had a way with words. Here are some of his best.

What time is Muhammad Ali's funeral?

Muhammad Ali's funeral will start at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, June 10. 

On what TV channel is Muhammad Ali's funeral?

ESPN will show the funeral live, bumping coverage of Euro 2016 to ESPN2. 

Can I watch Muhammad Ali's funeral online?

You can. WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app will carry live coverage of Ali's funeral online.

Where is Muhammad Ali's funeral?

Ali's funeral will be held at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., home of the Louisville Cardinals' men's and women's basketball teams.

Steve Petrella