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The English squad will embark on their UEFA Euro 2028 campaign at the Manchester City’s stadium, provided that they secure the anticipated entry for a tournament taking place in the majority of the UK and the Ireland.

Manchester City’s home ground has not hosted an England men’s game since the spring of 2016, when the visitors were overcome 2-1 in a exhibition match, but is expected to host the Three Lions for their first match on a Saturday in June 2028.

The team are scheduled to play their last two group stage games at Wembley, but, should they win their group, their knockout stage opener would take place at Newcastle’s St James’ Park. Finishing second would mean beginning the playoffs at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Championship Launch and Rally

The tournament was unveiled at an gathering in Piccadilly Circus on Wednesday night. Key representatives from the tournament organizers and the organizing bodies were confronted as they arrived the site by about 50 pro-Palestine demonstrators, who urged Israel’s national side to be removed from global football because of the conflict in Gaza.

Signs were raised with phrases reading “Show Israel the red card” and “You are complicit”, while protesters called out: “Kick Israel out.”

Championship Schedule

The opening game of the tournament will be played at the Cardiff’s stadium in the Welsh capital, on June 9, 2028, a fixture that will feature Wales if they secure a place.

Wembley will host the penultimate rounds and the final, which will be staged on Sunday 9 July with a kick-off time at late afternoon.

It is expected that an afternoon start, which will also be implemented for Champions League finals from the upcoming season, will attract families and help reach a more diverse set of fans.

Qualifying Teams

The Irish team are set to play their opening match at the Dublin Arena and Scotland would play similarly at Glasgow’s Hampden Park.

All four host countries’ teams will enter the qualifying tournament; two reserved places will be reserved for any that miss out on the tournament through the standard process.

Stadiums and Knockout Stage

The Birmingham venue and Spurs’ ground round out the nine host stadiums. Every stadium will hold at least one elimination game, with the quarter-finals held at each country’s national stadium.

The qualification draw will be staged in the Northern Irish capital, which was removed as a host city last year when it became clear the Belfast stadium could not be renovated in time, on a date in late 2026.

Official Statement

“The event will be a tournament for the fans and a showcase of everything we value about the football – its emotion and power to foster unity.”

Over 3 million tickets, a all-time high for a UEFA European Championship, are projected to be offered to supporters.