The UK and Ireland submit paperwork for Euro 2028 bid
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The UK and Ireland submit their bid to host Euro 2028 with 14 venues in five countries on the tentative list to host matches…but Anfield, the Emirates and Stamford Bridge all miss out
- The UK and Ireland have submitted a dossier to UEFA to host Euro 2028
- They have prepared a tentative list of 14 stadiums to use
- This will be reduced to 10 stadiums in April if the bid is successful
- Anfield, the Emirates Stadium and Stamford Bridge are all off the list
The UK and Ireland bid team have shortlisted 14 venues to host Euro 2028 matches.
Nine English stadiums are on the list, which was submitted to tournament organizers UEFA in a preliminary bid file, while two are in the Republic of Ireland and one each in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The inclusion of Casement Park, a Gaelic sports venue currently being redeveloped, means Belfast is ready to host matches if it stays when the final list of 10 stadiums is presented to UEFA in April.
The Stadium of Light in Sunderland is tentatively listed to host matches as part of the UK and Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028
Anfield has not made the preliminary list for hosting matches at Euro 2028
The shortlisted stadiums for England are St James’ Park in Newcastle and Stadium of Light in Sunderland, with the North East set to be well represented if the UK and Ireland bid is successful.
However, there are a number of high-profile venues that have failed to make the cut, with Anfield, the Emirates Stadium and Stamford Bridge not being considered to host matches.
Everton’s Goodison Park has been put forward as a potential host of matches on Merseyside, while three London-based grounds are on the list: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London Stadium and Wembley.
Old Trafford, the Etihad Stadium and Villa Park complete the nine stadiums that can host matches in England.
Aviva Stadium and Croke Park are the two stadiums in Ireland on the list, with Hampden Park as the chosen venue in Scotland and Principality Stadium being proposed for Wales.
The bid from the UK and Ireland will be challenged by a bid from Turkey, with UEFA expected to make the final decision on who will host next year’s tournament.