The announcement comes as UEFA and UK & Ireland 2028 released key details about the competition on Wednesday, which is less than 1,000 days away.
Preparations gather pace as UEFA and UK & Ireland 2028 will deliver the largest sporting event ever jointly staged by the co-host nations, with more than three million match tickets available for fans – greater than any previous EURO.
It has been confirmed that St. James' Park will host four Group Stage fixtures across four different groups as well as hosting a Round of 16 knockout match in Newcastle on Sunday, 25th June 2028.
The tournament will kick off at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff on Friday, 9th June 2028 before reaching its conclusion with the final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 9th July 2028 [kick-off 5pm BST].
Across the UK and Ireland, nine stadiums will host matches during the tournament. Quarter-finals will take place at the Dublin Arena (Ireland), Hampden Park (Scotland), the Millennium Stadium (Wales) and Wembley Stadium (England). The semi-finals and final will then be held at Wembley Stadium.
Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair of UK & Ireland 2028 Limited, said: “Today marks a proud milestone for football across the UK and Ireland as we celebrate the launch of UEFA EURO 2028.
“Working with UEFA and our football and government partners, we will deliver the best-ever EURO. It will be a tournament for the fans and a festival of everything we love about the game – its passion and ability to bring people together.
“We are building an inspiring event – a welcoming, safe and sustainable UEFA EURO that will create lasting community benefits far beyond the pitch. The countdown is truly on now to what will be an unforgettable summer of football.”
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said: “Football is the universal language. It expresses passion, skill, courage, solidarity and respect better than any other, and it constantly reminds us that our differences are exactly what make our sport so beautiful. At UEFA EURO 2028, we will all speak football – loud, clear and united.
“The host nations, where the game first took shape, are eager to welcome millions of fans into legendary stadiums, providing the right stage for a festival of emotions, vividly encapsulated in the design we presented today. The fans will be the beating heart of this tournament.
"In the way matches are staged – including a new, more convenient kick-off time for the final - and in the services across host cities and stadiums, we want to maximise the fan experience, in the venues and around the world, so more people than ever can fully enjoy what promises to be one of the year’s greatest events.”
