England will take on Germany in the last 16 of the Euro 2020 games on Tuesday evening.
The rivals will go head-to-head in their first competitive match since the 2010 World Cup, as they hope to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
However, with kick off at 5pm, many workers face a conundrum of skipping kick off or logging of early to catch the match.
Employers across the country have been urged to relax their rules ahead of the make or break game.
Union the TUC said bosses should play the match on the premises to avoid any unauthorised absences.
It said employees working from home because of the pandemic should be allowed to start earlier or finish earlier to watch what could be England’s final game of the tournament.
But of course, the guidance is all at your employer’s discretion.
There is no right to flexible working in the UK, the TUC notes.
While you can make a request for flexible working more generally, your employer does not have to give it to you.
In fact, the law states you can only make a request for flexible working once every 12 months.
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That applies to permanent changes though – when it comes to one-off shifts, it’s entirely up to your boss.
Frances Grady, boss of the TUC, said allowing staff to watch the game could actually improve productivity.
"Bosses should talk to their staff and try and let people who want to watch the games do so, either at work or at home – and then claim back their time afterwards," Grady said.
"Whether it’s about major sporting events like Euro 2020, attending a medical appointment or picking up the kids from school, allowing people more flexibility in how and when they do their work makes them happier. It cuts absenteeism and raises productivity."
Alan Price, boss of HR software firm BrightHR, said: "In some workplaces, flexibility won’t be possible. But some may choose to be flexible to embrace the current football fever in the country.
"After the last 18 months, bosses might see it as a way to allow some fun into the workplace for those who are working during the match.
"Employees who are allowed to have fun in these ways can be more engaged in the long run. It can have a positive impact on morale and mental health."
Price said firms should be more lenient on half days and last minute annual leave requests.
It comes after a turbulent year of job and salary cuts, home working and ongoing restrictions that mean many employees will not get the summer holiday they hoped for this year.
Tuesday's match will be broadcast live on BBC One and will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
England will take in Germany from Group F – which has been called the group of death by some, due to the fact it features three of the highest-rated teams in the world.
The Three Lions' most recent victory over Germany was during a friendly match in 2016, winning 3-2.
England's last competitive win was in 2001 when Michael Owen scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 thrashing in World Cup qualifying match.
