🔗 Share this article The English Team to Launch UEFA Euro 2028 Journey at City’s Home Ground The English squad will embark on their UEFA Euro 2028 journey at the Manchester City’s stadium, provided that they achieve the anticipated passage for a competition taking place in the majority of the UK and the Irish Republic. Manchester City’s home ground has not hosted an English men’s match since May 2016, when Turkey were beaten 2-1 in a friendly, but is almost certain to welcome the England side for their opening fixture on Saturday 10 June 2028. The English side are planned to play their last two group stage games at Wembley, but, if they top the preliminary round, their last-16 tie would occur at St James’ Park. Finishing second would mean commencing the playoffs at Everton’s ground. Championship Opening and Protest The event was unveiled at an event in a London landmark on the previous evening. High-ranking officials from the tournament organizers and the organizing bodies were barracked as they arrived the venue by about 50 protesters, who urged Israel’s national side to be expelled from the sport because of the Gaza crisis. Signs were held up with phrases saying “Show Israel the red card” and “You are complicit”, while protesters chanted: “Kick Israel out.” Tournament Timeline The first match of the tournament will be held at the Cardiff’s stadium in the Welsh capital, on a Friday in June 2028, a fixture that will feature the Welsh team if they secure a place. Wembley will host the penultimate rounds and the title decider, which will be held on July 9, 2028 with a kick-off time at late afternoon. It is anticipated that an earlier start, which will also be used for Champions League finals from the upcoming season, will attract families and help engage a more diverse set of audiences. Participating Countries The Ireland are scheduled to play their initial fixture at the Dublin Arena and the Tartan Army would do the same at Hampden Park. Each host nation’s squad will enter the qualifying tournament; two automatic spots will be reserved for any that do not reach Euro 2028 through the standard process. Venues and Elimination Phase Aston Villa’s stadium and The North London arena finalize the nine host stadiums. Each one will hold at least one knockout match, with the quarterfinal matches held at each country’s national stadium. The qualifying draw will be held in the Northern Irish capital, which was removed as a host city last year when it was revealed the proposed venue could not be upgraded in time, on December 6, 2026. Official Statement “This will be a competition for the fans and a festival of everything we love about the football – its fervor and power to bring people together.” Over 3 million admissions, a record for a men’s European Championship, are anticipated to be offered to supporters.