UEFA Euro 2028: UK and Ireland Host Cities and Trip Guide 🏴
Confirmed stadiums across four nations, the opening match in Cardiff, the final at Wembley — here's how to plan the trip.
UEFA Euro 2028 is heading to the UK and Ireland — confirmed back in October 2023, with the full tournament schedule and venue list locked in since. Nine stadiums across eight cities in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will host 24 teams and 51 matches over a month of football.
Because every host city sits on a well-connected rail and flight network, this is a genuinely realistic tournament for a group to build a multi-city trip around — catch a match at Hampden Park in Glasgow, take the train down to Manchester or Liverpool for the next one, then finish in London for the final. Here's everything confirmed so far.
1. Summary
Dates
June 9 - July 9, 2028
Hosts
England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland (4 nations)
Venues
9 stadiums across 8 cities
Format
24 teams, 6 groups of 4, group winners plus 8 best runners-up advance
⚠️ Northern Ireland was originally part of this bid as a fifth host nation, but Belfast's Casement Park was dropped after redevelopment delays and rising costs — the tournament now runs across four nations, not five.
2. Plan Your Euro 2028 Trip in 5 Minutes
3. Host Cities and Stadiums
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| London | Wembley Stadium | ~90,000 |
| London | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | ~62,850 |
| Cardiff | Principality Stadium | ~73,931 |
| Manchester | Etihad Stadium | ~61,470 |
| Liverpool | Hill Dickinson Stadium (Everton) | ~52,769 |
| Newcastle | St James' Park | ~52,264 |
| Glasgow | Hampden Park | ~51,866 |
| Dublin | Aviva Stadium | ~51,711 |
| Birmingham | Villa Park | ~50,000+ (expanding) |
💡 Opening match: Cardiff's Principality Stadium hosts the tournament opener on June 9, 2028. Final: Wembley Stadium in London on July 9, 2028 — if your group is planning a single trip built around one big match, these two are the anchor dates to book around first.
4. Format: How the Tournament Works
- ⚽ 24 teams split into 6 groups of 4
- 🏆 Group winners and the 8 best runners-up advance to a round of 16
- 📅 51 matches total across the tournament
- 🗓️ One month of football: June 9 - July 9, 2028
5. Planning a Multi-City Route
🚄 England's host cities are all rail-connected
London, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and Birmingham are all on direct or near-direct intercity rail lines — a group could realistically hit 3-4 English host cities in one trip without ever needing to fly domestically.
✈️ Glasgow and Dublin need a bit more planning
Glasgow is a long train ride from England's host cities — a domestic flight is often faster. Dublin requires either a flight or a ferry crossing from the UK mainland, so budget extra time and cost if your route includes both.
🗺️ London hosts twice, so consider it your base
With both Wembley and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, plus the final, many groups will find it efficient to base there and take day or overnight trips out to other host cities rather than moving hotels every few days.
6. What to Expect for Tickets
UEFA hasn't opened ticket sales yet, but based on past Euros, expect an early online registration/ballot phase once the match schedule and kick-off times are confirmed, followed by category-tiered pricing and a resale platform closer to the tournament.
⚠️ Buy only through UEFA's official channels once sales open. With nine venues across two countries and huge home-nation demand expected, unofficial resale sites and scalped tickets will be a real risk — never buy from unverified third parties.
7. What to Do Beyond Match Day
🏙️ London
With two stadiums and the final, London will be the busiest hub of the tournament — expect the West End, Borough Market and the South Bank to be packed with fans from every host nation during the group stages.
🎸 Manchester and Liverpool
Music history (Liverpool's Cavern Quarter, Manchester's Northern Quarter) alongside football culture — an easy pair to combine on one rail-connected leg of the trip.
🏔️ Glasgow
A genuinely different city from the English host cities — strong pub culture around Hampden Park, and an easy add-on for a group wanting a Highlands day trip if there's time between matches.
🍀 Dublin
Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse, and a completely different pace from the UK legs of the trip — a strong choice to end the tournament on if your group's route allows it.
Early Planning Checklist
- 📝UEFA account registration — Set up your UEFA account now so you're ready when ticket registration opens.
- 🛂Check Ireland travel requirements — Dublin legs need standard passport/ID checks — confirm requirements ahead of travel.
- 🚄BritRail or equivalent pass research — A rail pass can be cheaper than individual tickets if your group is hitting 3+ English host cities.
- 💶A flexible savings plan — Start setting aside a monthly amount now for tickets, flights and hotels once schedules drop.
8. Early Budget Planning (Per Person)
Match tickets
2-3 group-stage matches, based on past Euros pricing trends
£150 - £600
Flights/international travel
Return flight to the UK/Ireland
£100 - £500
Accommodation
7-10 nights across multiple host cities, shared with a group
£400 - £900
Food & drink
Across a multi-city UK/Ireland trip
£250 - £500
Intercity rail/domestic flights
Between host cities
£80 - £250
Estimated Total
Per person, ~10-day multi-city trip
£980 - £2,750
💡 Pro Tip: These are directional estimates years out — revisit your budget once the ticket sales process and match schedule are officially confirmed by UEFA.
9. Group Trip Tips
🗂️ Track ticket registration windows as a group
Euro ticket ballots typically open well before the tournament and have specific registration deadlines — assign someone to track UEFA's announcements so your group doesn't miss a window.
💶 Save monthly, starting now
With years until kickoff, small recurring group contributions add up to a real travel fund without anyone feeling a big hit closer to the tournament.
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