Euro 2028 Venues Announced for the UK and Ireland
The nine venues selected to host Euro 2028 in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have been announced.
Matches will take place across England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. However, Northern Ireland will not be included as a host, as Belfast's Casement Park was removed from consideration.
Host nations will need to qualify for the tournament, but if they do so directly, they will be guaranteed to play their group matches on home soil.
Wembley Stadium will host both the semi-finals and the final of the tournament.
England previously hosted Euro 1996, while both Wembley and Hampden Park in Glasgow were venues for Euro 2020.
The tournament's opening match is scheduled to be held at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with the complete fixture schedule to be released following the draw.
Wembley Stadium
Location: London, England
Capacity: 86,000
Fixtures: Group stage, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final
Wembley Stadium is the largest venue in the United Kingdom and the second-largest in Europe, following Barcelona's Nou Camp. It hosted the 1966 World Cup final before being rebuilt in 2003.
As the home of the England national football team, Wembley annually hosts the FA Cup semi-finals and final, the EFL Cup final, the Community Shield, and the EFL play-off finals. It has also hosted the Champions League final in 2011, 2013, and 2024, as well as the Euro 2020 final and the England women's Euro 2022 final.
If England qualifies directly, they will play their second and third group stage matches at this iconic venue.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Location: London, England
Capacity: 60,000
Fixtures: Group stage, round of 16
Opened in 2019, Tottenham's Premier League home has hosted various high-profile events, including NFL matches, an Anthony Joshua fight, the rugby league Challenge Cup final, and concerts by Beyoncé.
This stadium ranks as the third-largest in England and features the impressive 17,500-capacity South Stand, the largest single-tier stand in the country.
Principality Stadium
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Capacity: 73,000
Fixtures: Group stage, round of 16, and quarter-finals
Built in 1999 for the Rugby World Cup, the Principality Stadium is the home of Wales' national rugby union team, but it has a rich history with football as well.
Wales played the majority of their fixtures at this venue until 2009, although they have only played twice there since. The stadium also hosted the FA Cup final, EFL Cup final, Community Shield, and EFL play-off finals from 2001 to 2006 while the new Wembley was under construction.
The opening football match of the 2012 Olympics and the 2017 Champions League final were both held in Cardiff.
Etihad Stadium
Location: Manchester, England
Capacity: 58,000
Fixtures: Group stage and round of 16
Manchester City's home ground may host England's opening game if the team qualifies directly.
Constructed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the Etihad Stadium is currently undergoing expansion to increase its capacity to 58,000, which will include a hotel and club museum.
The England men's team has played at this venue in 2004 and 2016, and it recently hosted the Lionesses for an international match against Brazil in October.
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Location: Liverpool, England
Capacity: 50,000
Fixtures: Group stage and round of 16
Everton's men's team will move to their new stadium at the start of the 2025-26 Premier League season, leaving Goodison Park behind.
This waterside venue at Bramley Moore Dock will host its first major tournament during the Euros, having already held international rugby league matches in November.
If England finishes second in their group, they could play their round of 16 match in Liverpool.
St James' Park
Location: Newcastle, England
Capacity: 50,000
Fixtures: Group stage and round of 16
The historic home of Newcastle United will host four group stage matches and one knockout game during the 2028 tournament.
This venue hosted three group games during Euro 1996 and also featured matches in the 2012 Olympics.
England has played four fixtures at St James' Park since the millennium, including a friendly match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in 2024. The Three Lions could play their round of 16 match there if they top their group.
Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Capacity: 48,000
Fixtures: Group stage and round of 16
Aston Villa's ground has hosted 17 England internationals since its construction in 1894, and the club has announced plans to expand the North Stand ahead of the 2028 tournament.
Throughout its history, Villa Park has hosted significant events, including three matches during the 1966 World Cup, four at Euro 1996, and numerous FA Cup semi-finals and finals.
Hampden Park
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Capacity: 51,000
Fixtures: Group stage, round of 16, and quarter-finals
As Scotland's national stadium, Hampden Park is the second-largest football stadium in the country. It was one of the ten host cities for Euro 2020, hosting three group stage matches and a round of 16 knockout.
The venue has also hosted three Champions League finals, the 2012 Olympics, and the 2014 Commonwealth Games, along with various Scottish Cup finals.
Aviva Stadium
Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Capacity: 50,000
Fixtures: Group stage, round of 16, and quarter-finals
Officially opened in May 2011, the Aviva Stadium is home to both Ireland's rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland's football team.
The venue has hosted two European Cup finals in rugby union and even welcomed Taylor Swift during her Eras tour in 2024. It also hosted the 2011 and 2024 Europa League finals but missed the chance to host matches for Euro 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions.