Everything You Need to Know About UEFA EURO 2028™
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by Laura Lange
A Tournament like no other
One of the world’s biggest sporting events is returning to the home of football in the summer of 2028. Following the highly successful UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ in England, which culminated in a dramatic 2-1 victory for the hosts over Germany at Wembley Stadium, the UEFA EURO 2028™ will bring the men’s tournament to England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. It will be the first UEFA EURO™ on British soil since 1996, when England last hosted the competition. In this insight article, we take a look at everything you need to know about UEFA EURO 2028™.
In this Insight:
UEFA EURO 2028™ Qualifying Phase
A total of 54 national teams will compete in the UEFA EURO 2028™ qualification campaign. The qualifying group stage will begin in March 2027 and conclude in November 2027, with teams playing home-and-away matches in 12 groups of four or five nations. The 12 group winners and the eight best runners-up will secure direct qualification for the turnament. The remaining 4 places will be decided through play-offs in march 2028.
The qualifying draw will take place in Belfast, Northern Irelnad, on Sunday 6th December 2026.
Tournament Format
UEFA EURO 2028™ will take place from 9 June to 9 July 2028 and feature 24 teams competing across six groups of four. Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top two teams from each group automatically advancing to the Round of 16. They will be joined by the four best third-placed teams, completing the knockout bracket.
From the Round of 16 onwards, the tournament follows a straight knockout format, culminating in the UEFA EURO 2028™ Final at Wembley Stadium on 9 July 2028. In total, 51 matches will be played across nine host venues in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
The nine iconic venues
Dublin Arena
Dublin
Everton Stadium
Liverpool
Hampden Park
Glasgow
Manchester City Stadium
Manchester
National Stadium of Wales
Cardiff
St. James' Park
Newcastle
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
London
Villa Park
Birmingham
Wembley Stadium
London
UEFA EURO 2028™ Official Hospitality
Experience football’s greatest moments from a whole new perspective. UEFA EURO 2028™ will set new standards in sports hospitality, bringing guests closer-than-ever to the action through premium seating, exceptional dining, and exclusive in-stadium experiences.
More than a matchday, hospitality is a powerful platform for businesses to connect with clients, reward partners, and strengthen relationships. Whether you are a small, medium-sized or global organisation, sharing unforgettable sporting moments creates lasting impressions that extend far beyond the final whistle.
With Official Hospitality Packages available throughout the tournament, businesses can turn world-class football into meaningful opportunities for engagement, networking and relationship building, all while enjoying a first-class event experience in some of Europe’s most iconic venues.
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