🔗 Share this article England to Start Euro 2028 Campaign at City’s Home Ground England’s men’s team will initiate their UEFA Euro 2028 adventure at the the home of Manchester City, provided that they secure the anticipated passage for a tournament hosted across the majority of the UK and the Ireland. The Etihad Stadium has not staged an Three Lions game since the spring of 2016, when the Turkish team were beaten 2-1 in a exhibition match, but is expected to stage the national team for their opening fixture on a Saturday in June 2028. England are planned to play their final two group matches at the national stadium, but, should they win Group B, their last-16 tie would occur at Newcastle’s St James’ Park. Securing the runner-up spot would mean commencing the knockouts at Everton’s ground. Tournament Launch and Rally The tournament was unveiled at an gathering in Piccadilly Circus on the previous evening. High-ranking officials from Uefa and the host football associations were barracked as they arrived the site by approximately 50 protesters, who urged Israel to be expelled from global football because of the Gaza crisis. Banners were held up with messages saying “Show Israel the red card” and “You are complicit”, while protesters shouted: “Kick Israel out.” Tournament Schedule The opening game of Euro 2028 will be staged at the Cardiff’s stadium in the Welsh capital, on a Friday in June 2028, a fixture that will include Wales if they make it. Wembley will host the penultimate rounds and the title decider, which will be played on July 9, 2028 with a start time at 5:00 PM. It is anticipated that an afternoon start, which will also be implemented for UEFA Champions League finals from next season, will appeal to family audiences and help reach a wider spectrum of fans. Participating Countries The Ireland are set to play their initial fixture at the Aviva Stadium and Scotland would follow suit at Hampden Park. All four host countries’ teams will enter the preliminary stage; two guaranteed slots will be reserved for any that do not reach the finals through that route. Stadiums and Knockout Stage The Birmingham venue and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium round out the nine tournament locations. Each one will hold at least one knockout match, with the last eight played at every host’s main arena. The draw for the qualifiers will be conducted in Belfast, which was dropped as a host city last year when it emerged the Belfast stadium could not be redeveloped in time, on December 6, 2026. Leadership Comment “It will be a championship for the supporters and a festival of everything we love about the football – its passion and ability to foster unity.” In excess of three million tickets, a unprecedented number for a men’s European Championship, are anticipated to be made available to fans.