UEFA Euro 2028: Full Host Details, Venues, And Schedule For England And Ireland Tournament

‎UEFA has confirmed that Cardiff will host the opening match of Euro 2028 on June 9, while the final will take place at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 9.

‎The tournament will be co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

‎It will feature 51 matches involving 24 nations across nine venues in eight cities, including Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle.

‎The semi-finals and one quarter-final will also be held at Wembley, while the other last-eight matches will be staged in Dublin, Glasgow, and Cardiff.

‎Matches in the Round of 16 will be allocated to all host venues except Wembley. Host nations that qualify directly for the tournament will play their group-stage matches on home soil.

‎”At UEFA EURO 2028, we will all speak football loud, clear and united,” UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement.

‎”The host nations, where the game first took shape, are eager to welcome millions of fans into legendary stadiums…

‎”In the way matches are staged including a new, more convenient kick-off time for the final… we want to maximise the fan experience.”

‎UEFA has confirmed three kick-off times for the tournament: 14:00 GMT, 17:00 GMT, and 20:00 GMT.

‎The tournament is projected to generate 3.6 billion pounds ($4.83 billion) in socio-economic benefits for the UK and Ireland between 2028 and 2031, according to an independent assessment, UEFA said.

‎These benefits encompass job creation, regional growth, and expenditure by international visitors.

‎The UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government, and Government of Ireland have collectively pledged up to £740 million ($993.15 million) in funding to ensure the event is safe, secure, and delivers a world-class experience for fans and host communities alike.

‎”The scale of the tournament will have a really positive impact on communities throughout the country,” England FA CEO Mark Bullingham said.

‎”This will be a tournament for the fans, with their experience at the heart of our planning.”

‎In May, Europe’s governing body UEFA said England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales would participate in qualifying for Euro 2028, with only two spots reserved if they do not make it to the tournament.

‎England finished as runners-up at Euro 2024, while Scotland was eliminated in the group stage. Wales and Ireland did not qualify for last year’s tournament hosted by Germany.

‎Belfast has been selected to host the Euro 2028 qualifying draw, set to take place in Northern Ireland’s capital on December 6, 2026.