The full schedule for the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament has been officially unveiled, confirming that Aston Villa's iconic Villa Park will be one of the ten host stadiums. The championship, a joint bid by England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland, is set to run from 9th June to 9th July 2028.
Villa Park's Proud Role in Euro 2028
Birmingham's legendary Villa Park is poised to welcome international football fans once again. The stadium, with a capacity of 43,205, has a rich history dating back to its construction between 1895 and 1897. It is no stranger to major events, having previously hosted matches during the 1966 World Cup, UEFA Euro 1996, and the 1999 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final.
For the 2028 tournament, the ground will host four crucial matches, adding a new chapter to its storied legacy. Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt, who also chairs UK and Ireland 2028 Ltd, expressed her pride, stating the event will be 'a tournament for the fans and a festival of everything we love about the game'.
Full Tournament Schedule and Key Venues
Euro 2028 will be a truly national affair, with matches spread across prestigious venues. Wembley Stadium in London will be the centrepiece, hosting eight matches including both semi-finals and the final. The full list of host stadiums and their match allocations is:
- Wembley Stadium (London) - eight matches
- Aviva Stadium (Dublin) - seven matches
- Principality Stadium (Cardiff) - six matches
- Hampden Park (Glasgow) - six matches
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) - five matches
- Etihad Stadium (Manchester) - five matches
- Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool) - five matches
- St James' Park (Newcastle) - five matches
- Villa Park (Birmingham) - four matches
Key Dates and Match Fixtures at Villa Park
Fans can look forward to a series of exciting games at Villa Park throughout the group and knockout stages. The confirmed fixtures for the Birmingham venue are:
- Sunday, 11th June: C3 vs C4 (Group Stage)
- Thursday, 15th June: B2 vs B4 (Group Stage)
- Tuesday, 20th June: D4 vs D1 (Group Stage)
- Tuesday, 27th June: 1D vs 2F (Round of 16)
The tournament will culminate with the quarter-finals on 30th June and 1st July, the semi-finals at Wembley on 4th and 5th July, and the grand final on Sunday, 9th July 2028. With more than three million tickets going on sale, it promises to be a massive celebration of football across the host nations.
