THE BBC’S live coverage of Euro 2020 includes the option to watch some games in Ultra 4k HD as the Beeb trial the feature.
Some games have already been shown in the high quality format, with more to come on the next couple of days.
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To watch a game un Ultra 4k HD BBC users must use the Beta version of iPlayer on a 4k Smart TV, where there will be a pop up option to watch matches in 4k ultra HD.
What devices can stream 4k ultra HD?
Some devices of the following manufacturers will allow you to stream Euro 2020 in the highest possible quality:
- Amazon
- Avtex
- CVTV
- Hisense
- Humax
- LG
- Loewe
- Manhattan
- Netgem
- Panasonic
- Philips
- Roku
- Samsung
- Sharp
- Shenzhen
- Sony
- TCL
- Vestel
- Virgin Media
- Youview
Click here for a full list of the devices that support 4k ultra HD streaming.
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What future games are being shown in 4k ultra HD?
- 18 June (5pm) – Croatia v Czech Republic
- 19 June (2pm) – Hungary v France
- 19 June (8pm) – Spain v Poland
If fans wish to watch in ultra HD they will need an internet connection of 24MBit/s for the full 3840 pixel Ultra HD experience, or 12MBit/s for 2560 pixel Ultra HD.
What games have already been shown in 4k ultra HD?
- 11 June – Turkey v Italy
- 12 June – Wales v Switzerland
- 12 June – Denmark v Finland
- 13 June – England v Croatia
- 14 June – Scotland v Czech Republic
- 14 June – Spain v Sweden
- 16 June – Turkey v Wales
- 17 June – Netherlands v Austria
- 18 June – Sweden v Slovakia
The BBC are also showing some games from this summer’s Wimbledon tennis tournament.
That gets underway on June 28th, running until July 11, the same day as the final of Euro 2020.
All of the action from Wimbledon will be available to watch in ultra HD.
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If users enjoy the ultra HD feature to watch sport then BBC iPlayer also have the following programmes available to watch in 4k ultra HD:
- The Pursuit of Love
- Blue Planet II
- Attenborough’s Life in Colour
- Black Narcissus
- Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks
- Dynasties
- His Dark Materials
- A Perfect Planet
- The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast
- Seven Worlds, One Planet
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