
Euro 2028 Stadium Guide: Check out the ten venues across UK and Ireland

UEFA has officially chosen the United Kingdom and Ireland as the hosts for the 2028 men's European Championship. This decision was expected after Turkey withdrew its bid two weeks ago and today we’ve taken a look at the stadiums that will host the action.
In total, ten venues have been selected to host the tournament, spanning five countries. England boasts six venues, while Scotland, the Republic of Ireland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have one.
A total of 24 teams will participate in the tournament, with the usual qualification process for the five host countries. Additionally, UEFA has reserved two extra spots as a "safety net" for host nations that don't qualify on their own merit. If more than two host teams fail to qualify, only the two with the strongest performance will secure a place. This means that host nations could potentially miss out if their records aren't among the top two.
Here's some information about all ten venues for the 2028 Euros:
England
Wembley Stadium: The final, and potentially both semi-finals, will be held at Wembley. One of the most iconic football venues, having hosted the Euro 2020 final and the 2021 Summer Olympics. It's the largest stadium in terms of capacity for the 2028 tournament, with a capacity of 90,000.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: Spurs now call this venue their home, having moved there in 2019. It's equipped with modern technology and features a retractable pitch, which has also been used for NFL matches. It can accommodate 62,850 fans.
Villa Park: Aston Villa's home stadium in Birmingham will undergo significant improvements before the tournament, including the redevelopment of the North Stand. When the work is completed, it should be able to hold over 50,000 spectators, an increase from its current 42,000 capacity.
Etihad Stadium: Located on the east side of Manchester City centre, The Etihad Stadium is set to increase its capacity over the next few years. It currently seats 53,400, but by the time Euro 2028 arrives, it should be able to host over 62,000 fans.
Everton Stadium: The Toffees plan to move to their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock. The stadium will sit by the waterfront in Liverpool and is expected to have a capacity exceeding 50,000.
St James' Park: Home of Newcastle United, St James' Park last hosted European Championship football in 1996. After a takeover by a Saudi-based consortium, further improvements are expected, adding around 10,000 extra seats, making the capacity 62,000.
Scotland
Hampden Park: This stadium hosted matches during the 2020 European Championships. Plans are in place to increase its capacity, with a bid also submitted to host the Champions League final in 2026.
Republic of Ireland
Aviva Stadium: The Aviva Stadium in Dublin is the chosen venue in the Republic of Ireland. It's a multi-purpose venue hosting football, Gaelic Sports, and Rugby Union. Opened in 2010, it is the first and only UEFA category 4 stadium in the country, with a capacity of 51,000.
Northern Ireland
Casement Park: The primary Gaelic games stadium in Belfast is set to be rebuilt for the 2028 European Championships. Government assurances have been made for funding, and the stadium will be redeveloped into a 34,000 capacity venue.
Wales
Principality Stadium: Formerly known as the Millennium Stadium, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff has been selected to host matches. It's the second-largest stadium in the tournament after Wembley, and it has a history of hosting major football events, including the 2017 Champions League final. Its capacity is 74,500.
Stadiums that missed out
Stadiums that missed out include notable venues like Old Trafford in England, with a capacity of 74,310, the London Stadium, which hosted the 2012 Olympic games, and Liverpool's famous Anfield Stadium.