The start of Euro 2016 is so close you can almost touch it.
That's right, after months of waiting, the action gets going in Paris tonight, when France take on Romania at the Stade de France.
The hosts are favourites to lift the crown on home soil and feature a squad packed with talent, but they face plenty of competition if they are to add a third European Championship title to their list of honours.
But before the action gets underway, we have an opening ceremony to contend with.
Plenty of pre-match razzle-dazzle will be on display - but who will be leading the cheers?
Here's all you need to know.
When does it take place?
The opening ceremony takes place before France take on Romania in the tournament's first match on Friday 11 June.
Gallery: The Stade de France gets ready for the opening ceremony
Where can I watch it?
The game will be televised on ITV, with the programme coming on air at 7.15, which means plenty of time to squeeze in some opening ceremony action before the real stuff starts.
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Who is performing?
Headlining the event is French DJ, producer and hit-maker David Guetta.
The 48-year-old has had six UK No.1s during his time and has convinced people to exchange their hard earned money for a single of his 30 million times worldwide.
He's landed the cushy official song gig too, and will no doubt be performing said ditty 'This One's For You' during the ceremony alongside Swede Zara Larsson.
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What else will be going on?
This being an opening ceremony, expect plenty of people waving flags, forming mosaics and trying not to fall over in front of the millions of television viewers.
Specifically, there are more than 600 people involved doing said activities, plus 150 can-can dancers and the French Air Force.
Something for everyone. Well, something for some people.
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