Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium has been confirmed as one of ten grounds in the UK and Republic of Ireland’s joint bid to host Euro 2028.
Glasgow’s Hampden Park, Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Wembley, St James’ Park, Villa Park and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are included along with Belfast’s Casement Park and Everton’s Bramley-Moore Dock, two unbuilt stadiums.
“High-capacity, world-famous football grounds and state-of-the-art new venues will provide the platform for the biggest and most commercially successful Euros ever – making us a low risk, high reward host,” said an FA statement.
Manchester United’s Old Trafford was one of four shortlisted stadiums that failed to make the final selection
Manchester City Council Leader, Bev Craig, said: “Manchester is a great sporting city and is known the world over for its passion for football.
“We’re really excited to be part of the UK & Ireland bid to host the UEFA EURO 2028 tournament – which if successful will provide not just a fantastic boost for the city’s economy, but also a chance for fans of the sport, new and old, to get directly involved in what is sure to be some top tournament action here on our doorstep.
“We’ve seen first-hand the positive impact of hosting top-flight international matches here in Manchester during last year’s ground-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO tournament. Both fans and the city’s young players gained so much from it.
“Our goal for 2028 is to build further on this, and to help create a tournament to remember with a lasting legacy alongside it that helps further develop the sport from the grassroots up.”
Danny Wilson – Managing Director, Manchester City Operations, said: “We’re delighted to be part of the UK and Ireland’s exciting proposal to host the EURO 2028 competition. Should the bid be successful, it will be a fantastic event for the city of Manchester with thousands of local and international fans attending the Etihad Stadium to enjoy one of Europe’s biggest sporting events.”
