UEFA Confirms Euro 2028 Schedule With Cardiff Opener and Wembley Final

Overview

• Euro 2028 will run from 9 June to 9 July 2028 across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
• The tournament will feature 24 teams playing 51 matches in a six‑group format with 16 advancing, including the four best third‑placed teams.
• Nine stadiums in eight cities will host games, with match venues in Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London.
• Eight host venues, excluding Wembley, will stage round‑of‑16 matches, and the quarter‑finals are assigned to Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow and Wembley.
• The final week is set exclusively at Wembley, with semifinals on 4–5 July and the final on 9 July, and an independent assessment projects £3.6 billion in socio‑economic benefits.