With Euro 2028 set to take place between June 9 and July 9, 2028, England has discovered where they will be playing their group stage matches and knockout matches if they make it to the tournament and out of the group.
The Three Lions will begin their Euro 2028 journey at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, where they will play their first group-stage game on June 10, 2028.
They will then move to Wembley Stadium in London for their remaining two group games on June 14 and June 19.
Assuming England finish first in the group, the Round of 16 would then be held at St James’ Park in Newcastle on June 25.
The quarter-final would return them to Wembley on June 30, followed by the semi-final at Wembley on July 4, and the final on July 9, also at Wembley.
This route gives England a home-base advantage with most knockout rounds played at their national stadium.
If they finish as runners-up in the group, they will play the Round of 16 at Everton Stadium on June 24, while they will play the quarter-final at the National Stadium of Wales on July 1.
The semi-final will take them back to Wembley on July 5, while the final will take place at Wembley on July 9.
Euro 2028 tournament format and host stadiums
Euro 2028 will be hosted across four nations – England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland – with nine stadiums in eight cities selected for fixtures.
The stadiums include Wembley Stadium (London), the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium that was opened in 2019, the Etihad Stadium (Manchester), St James’ Park (Newcastle), the newly-built Everton Stadium (Liverpool), and Villa Park (Birmingham). Anfield, though, was not considered…
Outside England, Hampden Park (Glasgow), Aviva Stadium (Dublin), and the National Stadium of Wales (Cardiff).
The tournament features 24 teams, playing 51 matches from June 9 to July 9 2028, with the group stage followed by knockout ties, culminating in the Wembley final.
What this means for England and fans
For England supporters, this tournament represents a golden opportunity, as playing at home in such iconic venues gives the Three Lions a significant edge.
Wembley hosting the later knockout rounds means England would enjoy home-town advantage deep into the tournament. That creates a strong incentive for the squad to finish top of their group and secure the knockout path to London.
For fans planning travel, the route is clearly mapped out with the opener at Manchester, then London for the bulk of the tournament-deciding matches. The infrastructure and transport links between these cities will be under intense focus in the build-up to the summer of 2028.
FGG Says
The route outlined gives England one of the most favourable paths imaginable in a major tournament. The stadiums involved are world-class, the schedule clear, and the home-nation hosting formula tailored to maximise England’s chances.
As long as qualification is secured and the group stage is negotiated well, the Three Lions have a realistic shot at lifting the trophy on home soil.