The European football championship is expected to give the economy a £143 million kicker as fans pour into pubs to watch games.
The competition, which begins on Friday, is being staged across Europe. Wembley, in London, will host eight games, including the final on July 11, while Hampden Park in Glasgow hosts four.
The Centre for Economics and Business Research estimates that fans will spend £37 million on tickets and £2 million or so on food and drink in stadiums. It calculates £720 million will be spent in pubs — £104 million more than without the football.