Euro 08: SF offers entertainment
Euro 2008 is also making its mark on Swiss television’s entertainment lineup: On Sunday, January 20, the quiz show «Euro 2008 – The Great City Showdown» will premiere on SF1’s main channel.
Euro 08 is also leaving its mark on Swiss television's entertainment program: On Sunday, January 20, the quiz show "Euro 2008 - Das grosse Städteduell" will start in the main program on SF1. The best host city will be sought in six Sunday evening programs, as reported by SDA on Thursday. Teams from the eight Euro host cities in Switzerland and Austria will compete against each other. The quiz questions will revolve around the 16 countries that have qualified for the European Championships, as well as the characteristics of the host cities. The final will take place on February 24.The second season of the show "Der Match" is also about football, with a team of celebrities trained by football entertainer Gilbert Gress competing against former football greats in the final. According to SDA, Switzerland's Euro partner Austria was convinced by the first season of the program this year and adopted the broadcasting concept in the Euro year.
SF also has something to offer the little ones in Euro 08: In the football entertainment program "Kids am Ball", which will be broadcast on SF2 in April and May, children from all over German-speaking Switzerland will compete in various ball games. The 20 winners will be allowed to enter the stadium at Euro 08 as escort kids together with a player.
