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The English squad will embark on their Euro 2028 campaign at the Manchester City’s stadium, on the condition that they attain the expected qualification for a competition hosted across the majority of the UK and the Ireland.

Manchester City’s home ground has not staged an England men’s fixture since eight years ago, when Turkey were beaten 2-1 in a warm-up game, but is almost certain to stage the Three Lions for their first match on a Saturday in June 2028.

The English side are scheduled to play their concluding group fixtures at the national stadium, but, if they top Group B, their round of 16 match would be held at Newcastle’s St James’ Park. Securing the runner-up spot would mean commencing the playoffs at Everton’s ground.

Competition Kickoff and Rally

The tournament was inaugurated at an gathering in Piccadilly Circus on Wednesday night. High-ranking officials from the tournament organizers and the host football associations were confronted as they arrived the location by around fifty activists, who called for Israel’s national side to be expelled from the sport because of the conflict in Gaza.

Banners were raised with phrases saying “Show Israel the red card” and “You are complicit”, while activists called out: “Kick Israel out.”

Tournament Fixture List

The first match of Euro 2028 will be held at the Cardiff’s stadium in the Welsh capital, on June 9, 2028, a game that will feature the Welsh team if they qualify.

Wembley will host both semi-finals and the final, which will be staged on a Sunday in July 2028 with a kick-off time at 5:00 PM.

It is hoped that an earlier start, which will also be implemented for Champions League finals from next season, will attract households and help connect with a broader range of audiences.

Participating Countries

The Ireland are set to play their first game at the Dublin stadium and the Scottish team would play similarly at Glasgow’s Hampden Park.

Each host nation’s squad will participate in the preliminary stage; two reserved places will be reserved for any that do not reach the tournament through the qualification path.

Venues and Elimination Phase

The Birmingham venue and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium round out the event’s nine venues. All will hold at least one elimination game, with the quarter-finals staged at each country’s national stadium.

The draw for the qualifiers will be conducted in the Northern Irish capital, which was excluded as a tournament location last year when it became clear Casement Park could not be redeveloped in time, on December 6, 2026.

Tournament Vision

“This will be a tournament for the supporters and a showcase of everything we cherish about the game – its emotion and ability to foster unity.”

In excess of three million passes, a all-time high for a UEFA European Championship, are anticipated to be offered to fans.