Three major Northern stadiums have been confirmed among the host venues for UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland, with Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle all set to welcome fans from across the continent.
Everton’s new Everton Stadium will host five matches, including four group-stage games and one Round of 16 tie. Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium will also stage five games and could host England’s opening match of the tournament, while Newcastle’s St James’ Park will feature in the line-up with five matches of its own.
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They are the only Northern venues selected for the tournament, as well as Hampden Park north of the border in Glasgow. They will join Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Villa Park in Birmingham, Dublin Arena, and the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff as hosts.
The match schedule was unveiled on Wednesday evening at an official UEFA launch event in London, attended by Everton’s Chief Real Estate and Regeneration Officer Colin Chong and Director of New Stadium Development Alix Waldron, alongside Liverpool and Halton Council Leaders, Cllr Liam Robinson and Cllr Mike Wharton.
At the same time, the Everton Stadium host venue logo was revealed on the stadium’s screens, while its striking blue and violet colour scheme illuminated the club’s new waterfront home. Across the city, the Liverpool tournament logo appeared on landmarks including the Cunard Building, Royal Albert Dock and Royal Liver Building.
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Everton Stadium’s first match will be a Group D fixture on Sunday 11 June 2028, followed by games on 14, 17 and 20 June, and a Round of 16 tie on Saturday 24 June.
Everton CEO Angus Kinnear said: “This is a proud moment for Everton and for our new waterfront home. Our stadium was designed to host the biggest moments in sport, and to see it formally part of the venue schedule for UEFA EURO 2028 is a landmark in the Club’s history. The tournament will showcase the best of our city and our new stadium to millions of people around the world. It will also deliver a significant economic boost for Liverpool City Region, bringing new visitors, new spend and new profile to the waterfront and the wider economy. We look forward to working closely with UEFA, UK & Ireland 2028, the City Region and our partners to deliver an unforgettable experience for supporters and for football.”
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram added: “Being part of another major international sporting event is a huge honour for our region and one we are immensely proud to be part of. UEFA EURO 2028 is not just about football – it’s about showcasing our world-class hospitality, culture and community spirit on a global stage. We’ve proven time and again that we can deliver unforgettable experiences, and I’m confident we’ll do it again in 2028.
“We’re ready to deliver the best-ever EURO in 2028. It will be a festival of everything we love about the game – its passion, inclusivity and ability to bring people together.”
Liverpool City Council Leader Cllr Liam Robinson said: “Everton’s new Stadium is already helping to boost Liverpool’s profile nationally and internationally. Hosting UEFA EURO 2028 matches here will further cement our reputation as a city that delivers world-class events and unforgettable experiences for fans and visitors alike. We are working on building an event of excellence and inspiration, a welcoming, safe and sustainable UEFA EURO that enhances football development and creates lasting community benefits far beyond the pitch.”
The five fixtures at Everton Stadium are expected to deliver a multi-million-pound boost to the Liverpool City Region economy, while Manchester and Newcastle are also set to benefit from international tourism and global exposure.
In total, more than three million tickets will be available across all host cities, with UEFA promising the largest-ever community programme to accompany a EURO tournament. Kick-off times for all fixtures will be confirmed after the main draw in December 2027.