When is Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders on during the Euros?

Don't miss your favourite soaps!

Author: Alex RossPublished 10th Jul 2024

Even if you absolutely cannot stand football, you'll know doubt be aware that the Euros are now in full swing, with the two Semi-Finals taking place this week, ahead of the Final on Sunday 14th July.

With both BBC and ITV/STV sharing coverage of all 51 matches between 14th June and 14th July, it unfortunately means there are some major TV reshuffling happening, meaning some of the nation's favourite soaps will be disrupted.

To save you manically searching through the TV guide, we've found exactly when Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders are on during the big football tournament.

When is EastEnders on TV during the Euros?

The soap usually airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, but there are a few changes to the schedule this week.

Monday 8th July: EastEnders will air at 7.30pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

Tuesday 9th July: No episode, replaced by the football.

Wednesday 10th July: EastEnders will air at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Thursday 11th July: EastEnders will air at 8.15pm for one hour BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

When is Emmerdale on TV during the Euros?

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1/STV1 and ITVX/STV Player, with an hour-long episode on Thursday nights, but there are a few changes this week...

Monday 8th July: Emmerdale airs at 7.30pm on ITV1/STV1 and ITVX/STV Player.

Tuesday 9th July: Emmerdale airs at 7.30pm on ITV1/STV1 and ITVX/STV Player.

Wednesday 10th July: No episode, replaced by the football.

Thursday 11th July: Emmerdale airs 7.30pm for one hour on ITV1/STV1 and ITVX/STV Player.

Friday 12th July: Emmerdale airs at 7pm on ITV1/STV1 and ITVX/STV Player.

When is Corrie on TV during the Euros?

Corrie usually airs at 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but there are a few changes this week...

Monday 8th July: Coronation Street will at 8pm for one hour on ITV1/STV1 and ITVX/STV Player.

Tuesday 9th July: Coronation Street will at 8pm for one hour on ITV1/STV1 and ITVX/STV Player.

Wednesday 10th July: No episode, replaced by the football.

Friday 12th July: No episode, replaced by the football.

All soap schedules will be back to normal from Monday 15th July.

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