UEFA Euro 2028 — dates, draw, stadiums and live countdown
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UEFA Euro 2028 · England · Scotland · Wales · Ireland
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Then kickoff · June 2028 · 188 days after the balls open
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Where is Euro 2028 being played?
Nine grounds, two islands — every road ends at Wembley
Two of the nine grounds are in London — which is why eight cities share nine stadiums. Who plays where is decided by the draw; the stadium-by-stadium schedule fills in here as soon as it exists.
Who'll be at Euro 2028?
Four hosts, one holder, and the field Confirmed at the draw
No free passes: all four hosts go through qualifying like everyone else, with up to two of the 24 places held in reserve for hosts that miss out. Spain arrive as European champions. The confirmed line-up drops with the draw — and appears here the same day.
When is Euro 2028?
Euro 2028 runs Friday, 9 June to Sunday, 9 July 2028, hosted across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. It opens at the National Stadium of Wales, Cardiff and finishes at Wembley Stadium, London. Before any of that: the draw, expected December 2027, sorts 24 teams into their groups — and the countdown above is locked to it.
Opening kickoff in local time — yours is detected automatically
Kickoff times stay provisional until UEFA publishes the full match schedule. Elsewhere: 21:00 Berlin, 22:00 Helsinki, 12:00 Los Angeles, 00:30 New Delhi.
Euro 2028 — frequently asked
When is the Euro 2028 draw? ›
Expected December 2027, venue still to be confirmed by UEFA. The countdown at the top of this page locks onto the exact date the moment it's announced.
When does Euro 2028 start and end? ›
The opener is Friday, 9 June 2028 in Cardiff; the final is Sunday, 9 July 2028 at Wembley. One month, 51 matches.
Which countries are hosting Euro 2028? ›
England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland — nine stadiums across eight cities, with the final at Wembley.
Do the hosts qualify automatically? ›
No. All four host nations play qualifying like everyone else. Up to two of the 24 places are held back as a safety net for hosts that don't make it directly.
Who are the defending champions? ›
Spain, winners of Euro 2024 in Germany.
How does Euro 2028 work? ›
24 teams, 51 matches. Six groups of four; the top two in each group advance with the four best third-placed sides, then it's straight knockout to the final at Wembley.
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