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Euro 2028 runs from Friday 9 June to Sunday 9 July 2028 across nine stadiums in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. It opens in Cardiff, and the semi-finals and final are at Wembley. England's host-team group games, if they qualify directly, are one in Manchester and two at Wembley. Group fixtures and matchday details follow the draws, and we found no ticket information yet. Belfast's Casement Park was dropped, so Northern Ireland has no matches.
UEFA confirmed the framework in November 2025: 51 matches, 24 teams, 31 days. Capacities below are as listed in current reference sources.
| City | Stadium | Capacity | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Wembley Stadium | 90,000 | Two England group games, a quarter-final, both semi-finals, the final |
| London | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 62,850 | Group games, round of 16 |
| Manchester | Etihad Stadium | 61,470 | England's opener, round of 16 |
| Liverpool | Hill Dickinson Stadium | 52,769 | Group games, round of 16 |
| Newcastle | St James' Park | 52,264 | Group games, round of 16 |
| Birmingham | Villa Park | About 50,000 after renovation | Group games, round of 16 |
| Cardiff | Principality Stadium | 73,931 | Opening match, round of 16, a quarter-final |
| Glasgow | Hampden Park | 51,866 | Group games, round of 16, a quarter-final |
| Dublin | Aviva Stadium | 51,711 | Group games, round of 16, a quarter-final |
• 6 December 2026: qualifying draw in Belfast.
• Friday 9 June 2028: opening match in Cardiff.
• Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 July 2028: semi-finals at Wembley.
• Sunday 9 July 2028, 17:00: final at Wembley.
Hosts do not qualify automatically. Each has a reserved group position if it qualifies directly, so Wales only plays the opener if it gets through. The England FA lists kick-offs at 14:00, 17:00 and 20:00.
• If you only want one base, London has two stadiums and the most hotels. Our Wembley stay guide covers the area around the stadium.
• If you're following a team, wait for the draw. Group position decides your cities, and most group matches won't involve England.
• If you're coming from abroad, check whether you need a UK ETA. Dublin is outside the UK, so if your trip crosses into Ireland, check the rules for both.
• Don't assume host cities are close. Glasgow, Dublin and Cardiff are all a separate journey from London, and Dublin is a flight or ferry.
Casement Park was on the original list, but its rebuild was delayed, the budget rose and the UK government confirmed it wouldn't fund it. It was then dropped. Older lists showing 10 stadiums predate that change.
We found no official sale dates or prices as of 1 November 2026. UEFA runs ticket sales for its finals, so watch UEFA.com rather than buying from resale sites offering specific matches before the teams and fixtures exist.
From Friday 9 June to Sunday 9 July 2028.
At Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday 9 July 2028, with a 17:00 kick-off.
If they qualify directly, England open at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester and play their other two group games at Wembley.
Casement Park was dropped after delays, rising costs and the UK government confirming it would not fund the rebuild.
Nine stadiums in eight cities, with London hosting two.
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