Euro 2028: Dates, host cities, venues, format and schedule

Jaquob Crooke Updated: 13 Nov 25 11:47

The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland will be showcasing their finest hosting duties for Euro 2028.

UEFA confirmed in October 2023 that the joint-bid consisting of Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland had been approved, and preparations for the tournament are already well underway.

We've compiled a comprehensive guide to Euro 2028 below.

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Dates

Euro 2028 will commence on 9th June 2028 and conclude with the final on 9th July 2028.

The bid

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland announced their joint-bid to stage the tournament on 7th February 2022.

There were other groups of nations that had expressed an interest in hosting Euro 2028, including a proposed bid from the combination of Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

However, the 23rd March 2022 deadline to submit a proposal came and went only four bids had been entered.

The UK and Ireland, along with separate bids from Italy, Turkey and Russia had all been entered, but through being made ineligible or abandoning their proposals, only one bid remained.

However, Northern Ireland were later removed as a host nation of Euro 2028 after the UK government announced in September 2024 that it would not provide funding to redevelop Casement Park - the venue which was set to hold matches in Northern Ireland - in time for the tournament.

Format

Mirroring Euro 2024 which was held in Germany, Euro 2028 is set to feature 24 teams from across the continent with six groups of four nations.

Group winners, the runners-up and the best four third-placed nations will advance to the round of 16, before the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

Will host nations automatically qualify?

All four host nations - England, Wales, Scotland and Republic of Ireland - must go through qualification.

Two automatic places have been set aside for the best-ranked host nations who do not qualify on the pitch.

Should at least two of the aforementioned nations qualify, then all four of the home nations will feature at Euro 2028.

Host Cities & Venues

Wembley Stadium (London)

Capacity: 90,652

The home of the England national team, Wembley is the stadium with the biggest capacity in the United Kingdom.

A venue that has also hosted rugby union, rugby league and American football, the iconic London stadium will host the Euro 2028 final.

Principality Stadium (Cardiff)

Capacity: 73,952

The home of Welsh rugby, the Principality Stadium is lauded as arguably the best venue for atmosphere in the annual Six Nations.

Wales’ national football side often plays nearby at the Cardiff City Stadium, but that would be too small to host European Championship games.

The only stadium on the list that has a retractable roof, the Principality Stadium would offer a unique matchday experience for supporters.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)

Capacity: 62,322

Opened in April 2019, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has become a go-to destination for football supporters looking for the modern football experience.

Built on the site of Tottenham’s old ground of White Hart Lane, the new stadium has become an example for many teams to follow.

A stadium that has also hosted matches from the NFL, fans from around Europe will be hoping their side has a potential group game at this almost futuristic venue.

Etihad Stadium (Manchester)

Capacity: 61,470

The Eithad Stadium has seen some of Manchester City’s greatest games and after recent developments to the North Stand, the capacity of the venue has increased from 53,000 to over 60,000.

Somewhat controversially selected ahead of the larger stadium across the city at Old Trafford, the Etihad is set to represent the football hotbed that is the North West of England.

Everton Stadium (Liverpool)

Capacity: 52,679

Everton officially moved out of Goodison Park after 133 years in the summer of 2025 to move into their lavish new home for the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Situated on the Bramley-Moore Dock, the stadium is more commonly known as the Hill Dickinson Stadium after the law firm acquired naming rights, but it will be known as ‘Everton Stadium’ for the duration of the tournament due to a ban on sponsors’ names.

St James' Park (Newcastle)

Capacity: 52,305

An iconic stadium in the heart of the city, Newcastle United’s St James’ Park is one of the most famous grounds in the country.

Having hosted previous football tournaments and the rugby union World Cup in 2015, Newcastle and St James’ Park knows how to put on a show.

Villa Park (Birmingham)

Capacity: 52,190

Another iconic ground that will be representing the Midlands, Villa Park is another traditional ground set to host Euro 2028 games.

While far from the most modern, the home of Aston Villa will offer up an authentic English football experience for supporters from across the continent.

Hampden Park (Glasgow)

Capacity: 52,032

Scotland’s sole venue selected for the tournament is not in the capital Edinburgh, but in the football hotbed that is Glasgow.

Hampden Park has hosted countless big international games and even a UEFA Champions League final. Those visiting will possibly get to witness the “Hampden Roar”, especially if Scotland are in action.

Aviva Stadium (Dublin)

Capacity: 51,711

The home of the Republic of Ireland national side and Ireland rugby union team, the Aviva Stadium is an excellent addition to the venue list.

Along with the nightlife that Dublin provides, the Aviva is a modern stadium that will showcase the best the Republic of Ireland has to offer.