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The English squad will embark on their Euro 2028 journey at the Manchester City’s stadium, on the condition that they achieve the expected passage for a championship hosted across the majority of the UK and the Irish Republic.

City’s stadium has not welcomed an England men’s fixture since the spring of 2016, when Turkey were defeated 2-1 in a warm-up game, but is expected to stage the Three Lions for their first match on Saturday 10 June 2028.

England are set to play their last two group stage games at Wembley Stadium, but, if they top their group, their last-16 tie would occur at Newcastle’s St James’ Park. Securing the runner-up spot would mean beginning the elimination stage at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Tournament Kickoff and Demonstration

The event was unveiled at an gathering in Piccadilly Circus on the previous evening. High-ranking officials from European football’s governing body and the host FAs were heckled as they arrived the location by around fifty protesters, who demanded the Israeli team to be expelled from the sport because of the conflict in Gaza.

Placards were displayed with phrases reading “Show Israel the red card” and “You are complicit”, while activists chanted: “Kick Israel out.”

Tournament Timeline

The first match of the European Championship will be held at the Cardiff’s stadium in the Welsh capital, on June 9, 2028, a match that will involve the Welsh team if they secure a place.

Wembley Stadium will host the penultimate rounds and the title decider, which will be staged on a Sunday in July 2028 with a start time at 5pm.

It is expected that an earlier start, which will also be used for UEFA Champions League finals from the following campaign, will appeal to households and help connect with a wider spectrum of fans.

Participating Countries

The Ireland are due to play their first game at the Aviva Stadium and the Scottish team would play similarly at the national stadium of Scotland.

All four host countries’ teams will take part in the qualification process; two guaranteed slots will be held in reserve for any that fail to qualify for the finals through the standard process.

Venues and Playoffs

The Birmingham venue and Spurs’ ground finalize the nine tournament locations. All will hold at least one knockout match, with the quarter-finals held at each country’s national stadium.

The draw for the qualifiers will be held in Belfast, which was removed as a venue city last year when it became clear the Belfast stadium could not be redeveloped in time, on 6 December 2026.

Official Statement

“The event will be a championship for the fans and a celebration of everything we love about the sport – its fervor and ability to unite individuals.”

More than three million tickets, a all-time high for a UEFA European Championship, are anticipated to be released to attendees.