Sweden vs Ukraine live stream — how to watch Euro 2020 Round of 16 game for free
Here's how to watch the Euro 2020 Sweden vs Ukraine live stream and enjoy the Round of 16 game for free
The Sweden vs Ukraine Euro 2020 game starts today (Tuesday, June 29) at 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT. In the U.S., it's available on ESPN. In the U.K., you can watch on BBC One or stream via BBC iPlayer. Full channel details below.
The Sweden vs Ukraine live stream is almost here, and it's the final game of the Euro 2020 Round of 16 stage.
Sweden have been one of the unexpected success stories of Euro 2020 so far, topping their group over the favorites Spain in impressive fashion. Ukraine, meanwhile, just squeezed through to the knockout stages, finishing third in Group C. Sweden will be expected to win this game but as this tournament has proven already, anything can happen over 90 minutes.
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The winner here will face England in the quarter-finals on Saturday (July 3) and both sides make changes as they look for the advantage. For Sweden, Dejan Kulusevski comes in up front, instead of Robin Quaison, while Ukraine bring in Serhiy Kryvtsov and Taras Stepanenko.
Here's how they line up:
Sweden: Olsen, Lustig, Lindelof, Danielson, Augustinsson, Sebastian Larsson, Ekdal, Olsson, Forsberg, Kulusevski, Isak.
Ukraine: Bushchan, Karavayev, Kryvtsov, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Shaparenko, Stepanenko, Sydorchuk, Yarmolenko, Yaremchuk, Zinchenko.
Sweden vs Ukraine kicks off today (Tuesday, June 29) at 8 p.m. BST (3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT). You can watch the live stream anywhere in the world, for free.
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Keep reading our guide to find out how, and don't forget to check our main How to watch Euro 2020 page for the full fixture list, TV schedule and more.
How to watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream for free
Every game in Euro 2020 is available on free-to-air television in the U.K., which has the added benefit of letting anyone watch for free, regardless of location. With one of the best VPN services, you can tune in to and enjoy free U.K. coverage from just bout anywhere.
With the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream, for instance, you can watch it for free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer online. However, you do need to have a valid TV licence.
How to watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream with a VPN
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How to watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream in the US
U.S. soccer fans can watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream on ESPN, so if you already get that channel as part of a cable package, you'll also be able to stream it through the ESPN website. Either way, the match starts at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT.
Cord cutters do have other options though, including Sling TV. The Sling Orange package, which costs $35 per month, comes with more than 30 channels including ESPN. Plus, Sling is also offering a 30-day trial for the bargain price of $10 which will cover the whole Euro 2020 tournament.
Another possibility is Fubo.TV; it's more expensive, at $65 per month, but you get 117+ channels here, including ESPN.
If you're usually based in the U.K. but you happen to be in the U.S. currently, you can watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream for free on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN. Just remember that you will need to have a valid TV licence.
How to watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream in the UK
The BBC and ITV are sharing the U.K. rights to Euro 2020's 51 games and the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream will be available to watch for free on BBC One or BBC iPlayer. Kick-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. BST, and you can tune in at 7:30 p.m. for pre-game commentary and analysis.
If that sounds enticing but you're not currently in the U.K., you can follow every Euro 2020 game by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN — but you do need a valid U.K. TV licence.
How to watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream in Canada
In Canada, the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream will be shown on TSN (English) and on TVS Sports (French). If you've cut the cord, you can sign up for TSN Direct for $7.99 (CAD) a day or $19.99 per month. TVA Sports Direct, meanwhile, costs $19.99 per month.
Canadians who aren't in the country at the moment but who subscribe to TSN or TVA can still watch a Sweden vs Ukraine live stream on their usual services by using one of the best VPNs.
How to watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream in Australia
Optus Sport is the place to go for Euro 2020 games in Australia, which means Aussies can watch the Sweden vs Ukraine live stream via its mobile or tablet apps, as well as on Apple TV and Chromecast.
Don't forget that if you're not currently in Australia, you can use a VPN to watch all the action on your Optus account, as if you were back home.
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