Watch live what promises to be a spectacular opening ceremony to EuroSkills 2018 in Budapest, Hungary.

Flying the flag for Team UK will be 22 young people representing the length and breadth of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 

The location for the extravaganza is the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena, named after a famous Hungarian boxer. The prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, is also due to give a speech at the opening ceremony. 

You can watch the opening ceremony here.

Timeline of events 

18:30 - Gate opens

18:30-19:30 - Warm-up

19:30-19:40 - Attraction shadow theatre

19:40 - Welcome

19:45-20:00 - Speeches

• László Parragh, president of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Dita Traidas, president of WorldSkills Europe
• Viktor Orbán, prime minister of Hungary

20:00 - Parade of nations

20:30 - Competitors and experts oath and surprise guest