EURO 2028 Fixture Schedule Revealed: Discover the Dates and Locations
The UEFA EURO 2028 tournament schedule is officially confirmed, featuring a total of 51 fixtures. These matches will occur in nine venues across eight cities within four host nations: England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
EURO 2028 Locations and Venues
The tournament will be hosted in the following stadiums:
- Cardiff: National Stadium of Wales
- Dublin: Dublin Arena
- Glasgow: Hampden Park
- Newcastle: St James’ Park
- Manchester: Manchester City Stadium
- Liverpool: Everton Stadium
- Birmingham: Villa Park
- London: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- London: Wembley Stadium
Each stadium will host at least two different groups, allowing local fans to experience various teams in their city.
Key Dates for EURO 2028
The opening match is scheduled for Friday, June 9, 2028, at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. This Group A game marks the kickoff of the tournament.
The round of 16 matches will be held across eight of the nine stadiums, excluding Wembley. The quarter-finals will take place in Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, and Wembley. To ensure fair play, the winners of the round of 16 will compete in different venues for the quarter-finals.
EURO 2028 Semi-Finals and Final
The final stages of the tournament will occur at Wembley in London. The semi-finals are set for July 4 and July 5, 2028, leading up to the grand final on Sunday, July 9, 2028.
Tournament Format
The tournament will maintain the format introduced in UEFA EURO 2016. A total of 24 teams will enter the group stage, divided into six groups. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage.
Group Heads and Qualification
Each group will feature a ‘group head,’ likely one of the four host nations or Northern Ireland, should they qualify. The remaining teams will compete in three different stadiums during the group stage.
Kick-off Times
Three kick-off times have been determined for the tournament matches: 15:00 CEST, 18:00 CEST, and 21:00 CEST. The final will begin at 18:00 CEST (17:00 local time).
Final Tournament Draw and Play-off Inclusion
The final tournament draw is set to occur prior to the play-offs. Consequently, any play-off winners will be placed in the tournament groups using placeholders.
As anticipation builds for this significant event, fans look forward to experiencing the excitement of matches across the beautiful host cities in EURO 2028.
