Nobody loves football quite like the UK does – and in 2028 the sport will officially come ‘home’, as the European Championships (or just ‘Euros’, for short) are being held in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Footie fans have known that the Euros would be coming to the British Isles since 2023, but this week we’ve had an exciting update. It’s been confirmed exactly which stadiums will host games in the summer of ’28.
2028 may seem a fair way off for most people, but to football fans it couldn’t come any sooner. Following England’s crushing defeat in the final of Euro 2021 at Wembley – as well as the team’s solid run at Euro 2024 – hype over the Three Lions in particular is at fever pitch.
The final will, as expected, take place at Wembley – but what about the rest of the games at Euro 2028? Here’s what you need to know about the venues for the 2028 Euros, and when tickets might go on sale.
Which stadiums will host Euro 2028 matches?
The matches will take place across eight stadiums, with each home nation potentially playing a home game at their national stadium. If England, Scotland and Wales all qualify, this would be the first time the three countries have been in a major tournament together since 1958.
The first match will take place on June 9 in Cardiff at the National Stadium of Wales. Wembley will host not just the final (on July 9) but both semi-finals too on July 4 and 5. Here are the rest of the venues
- Cardiff: National Stadium of Wales (Principality Stadium)
- Dublin: Dublin Arena
- Glasgow: Hampden Park
- Newcastle: St James' Park
- Manchester: Manchester City Stadium (Etihad Stadium)
- Liverpool: Everton Stadium (Hill Dickinson Stadium)
- Birmingham: Villa Park
- London: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- London: Wembley Stadium
In the initial bid to host the tournament, Belfast was included in the list of potential host cities. However, a highly anticipated £300 million overhaul of Casement Stadium won’t be complete in time for summer 2028.
You can find stadium’s full match schedule on the UEFA website here.
How to get tickets for Euro 2028
About three million tickets will be available for Euro 2028, and they will go on sale next year through UEFA. In contrast with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA, organisers have said that Euro 2028 tickets will not be sold using a dynamic pricing model.
Prices haven’t yet been confirmed, though we know that tickets will go on sale in April 2026. Those keen to get their hands on tickets are encouraged to create a UEFA account in order to receive ticketing updates. You can do just that here.
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