🔗 Share this article The English Team to Begin UEFA Euro 2028 Quest at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium England’s men’s team will initiate their Euro 2028 campaign at the Etihad Stadium, assuming they attain the anticipated entry for a competition staged throughout the majority of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Manchester City’s home ground has not hosted an England men’s fixture since May 2016, when the visitors were overcome 2-1 in a exhibition match, but is almost certain to welcome the national team for their inaugural game on Saturday 10 June 2028. The team are scheduled to play their last two group stage games at the national stadium, but, in the event of winning the preliminary round, their round of 16 match would take place at the Newcastle stadium. Placing second would mean beginning the playoffs at Everton’s ground. Championship Launch and Rally The event was inaugurated at an ceremony in a London landmark on Wednesday night. High-ranking officials from Uefa and the host FAs were confronted as they entered the venue by around fifty pro-Palestine demonstrators, who called for the Israeli team to be kicked out from global football because of the conflict in Gaza. Signs were displayed with slogans reading “Show Israel the red card” and “You are complicit”, while protesters called out: “Kick Israel out.” Tournament Schedule The first match of the European Championship will be played at the Cardiff’s stadium in the Welsh capital, on June 9, 2028, a game that will involve the Dragons if they qualify. Wembley will host both semi-finals and the title decider, which will be staged on a Sunday in July 2028 with a commencement at late afternoon. It is anticipated that an earlier kick-off, which will also be adopted for Champions League finals from the upcoming season, will attract families and help engage a more diverse set of fans. Participating Countries The Ireland are set to play their initial fixture at the Dublin Arena and Scotland would follow suit at Hampden Park. The national sides of all four hosts will take part in the qualification process; two guaranteed slots will be held in reserve for any that fail to qualify for the tournament through that route. Venues and Elimination Phase Villa Park and The North London arena finalize the event’s nine venues. Every stadium will hold at least one playoff fixture, with the quarter-finals staged at the national stadium of each host. The qualification draw will be held in the Northern Irish capital, which was removed as a venue city last year when it became clear the proposed venue could not be renovated in time, on 6 December 2026. Official Statement “This will be a competition for the followers and a festival of everything we value about the football – its fervor and ability to bring people together.” In excess of three million tickets, a all-time high for a UEFA European Championship, are anticipated to be made available to attendees.