Copa America
Argentinian forward Angel Di Maria takes part in a training session in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, on May 23, 2016, in preparation for the Copa America Centenario in the United States. EITAN ABRAMOVICH/AFP/Getty Images

The most highly anticipated sporting event of the year in the Americas is approaching, where sixteen national teams will give their all in the fields for the golden trophy.

Copa America Centenario, hosted in the United States for the first time, features two confederations, Conmebol and CONCACAF. Other highlights will include a reunion between 2015 Copa America finale teams Argentina and Chile and a Gold Cup 2015 final rematch between Mexico and Jamaica.

The 2016 Copa America will run from June 3rd to the 26th, with a total of 32 matches. The opening game, United States vs. Colombia, will be simultaneously broadcast on all three Spanish-language networks: Univision, UniMás, and Univision Deportes Network (UDN).

Prior to the big sporting event, which will be played in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, fans can enjoy J Balvin on stage, as he's been invited to kick off the 2016 Copa America opening ceremonies along with two other great music acts, Magic! and Jason Derulo.

The high-energy performance, featuring the Colombian urban singer, will begin at 6 p.m. PST ahead of the 100-year Copa America anniversary game between host nation United States and Colombia at 6:30 p.m. PST in the Levi's Stadium. The ceremonies and match will be televised live on FS1 and Univision.

Copa America Centenario
The Copa América Centenario will take place in the US from June 3-26, 2016. MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images

However, the entire excitement can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home with the following live stream selection.

LIVE STREAM IN ENGLISH

LIVE STREAM IN SPANISH

The final match will broadcast live at 7:30p.m. ET on Univision and UDN from the MetLife Stadium, with special coverage beginning at 3p.m. ET. Check out the complete game schedule here.

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