Euro 2028 dates, venues, host cities, format and schedule for United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland tournament

11 November 2025, 11:22 | Updated: 12 November 2025, 22:05

The Euro 2028 schedule has been confirmed with Wales potentially playing in the opening game of the tournament at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, while England could play their first match at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

The competition involves 24 teams playing across nine stadiums in England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, starting on June 9 and concluding with the final at Wembley on July 9.

The four host nations will not be handed automatic qualification for Euro 2028, although they will play all group games in front of their own fans if they qualify directly, meaning Wales have the chance to play in the opening match.

If England qualify, their first match will take place at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium with their final two group games at Wembley.

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