UEFA on Thursday confirmed the full schedule and host details for Euro 2028.
With Cardiff’s National Stadium of Wales set to stage the opening match on June 9, and London’s Wembley Stadium hosting both semifinals and the grand final on July 9 — marking the UK and Ireland’s most significant football spectacle in over a decade.
The tournament, featuring 24 teams and 51 matches, will be jointly hosted across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, spreading games over nine stadiums in eight cities — Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle. Wembley will host one quarterfinal, with the remaining last-eight ties taking place in Dublin, Glasgow, and Cardiff.
UEFA unveiled a refreshed tournament identity and fan-first schedule, with matches kicking off at 14:00, 17:00, and 20:00 GMT. The governing body plans to release over three million tickets, aiming to make Euro 2028 the most accessible edition yet.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the event would unite nations and generate billions in economic activity, while UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin described it as “a celebration of football that will bring people together across borders.”
According to estimates, the tournament could add £3.6 billion (€4.8 billion) to the UK and Irish economies through tourism, infrastructure spending, and job creation. Governments have pledged nearly £740 million (€993 million) to ensure a “safe, inclusive, and world-class” experience for fans.
The qualifying draw will be held in Belfast in December 2026, with host nations — England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales — set to participate in qualification. Up to two host nations could be granted automatic entry based on qualifying performance.
UEFA officials said the event will emphasise unity, legacy, and sustainability. “At UEFA EURO 2028, we will all speak football — loud, clear, and united,” Ceferin said.
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