UEFA Euro 2028 schedule confirmed as Hampden Park prepares to welcome European elites in 'exciting landmark moment'
The home of Scottish Football will host six matches in a tournament hosted across the UK and Ireland.
After the highs and lows of Germany 18 months ago, Scotland will be co-hosts of Euro 2028, in what will be the 18th edition of the tournament.
The competitions promises to be one of the biggest and best Euros to date with over three million match tickets available for fans - more than any other European Championships. UEFA Euro 2028 was officially launched today with celebration events and activations held across both host nations.
Along with Hampden, there are a plethora of venues south of the border being utilised for the tournament including Villa Park, St James’ Park, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium, Etihad Stadium and Wembley - where the final will take place on 9th July 2028. Elsewhere, the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and Aviva Stadium in Dublin will also host their fair share.
Scotland to host six Euro 2028 matches
Having hosted three matches during Euro 2020, Hampden will now hosts six for the upcoming edition. The matches will take place between 10th June and 1st July and will include four group games, a round of 16 tie and a quarter final clash.
Unfortunately for Scotland fans, being tournament hosts doesn’t mean automatic entry. However, if Steve Clarke’s men are successful in their qualification campaign, all their group matches will be played at the National Stadium in front of a home crowd.
The tournament itself will take place over 31 days and include 24 teams. The kick-off times will be 14:00, 17:00, 20:00 (BST) and the full details of each matchday will be announced after the draw in 2027. Following an independent assessment, the UK and Ireland are set to generate £3.6 billion worth of socio-economic benefits from the competition.
An ‘exciting landmark moment’ for the country
Scottish FA Chief executive, Ian Maxwell said: “tonight’s event is another exciting landmark moment, and another step towards us proudly co-hosting UEFA EURO 2028. It’s great for Scotland that we’ll host six games at Hampden Park – including a Quarter-Final tie.
“The history of our world-renowned National Stadium is peppered with iconic moments, and this represents a fantastic opportunity to add a few more unforgettable memories. I know our supporters – revered across the globe for their dedication and passion – will enjoy having some of the game’s best players on their doorstep.
“We talk a lot about the Power of Football and the impact it can make on a daily basis across Scotland, far beyond the confines of a pitch. I have no doubt co-hosting UEFA EURO 2028 will inspire a new generation, young and old, and leave a legacy we can all be proud of in this country.”
To add to this, Scottish First Minister, John Swinney is also looking forward to the competition. He said: “this spectacle of European football’s finest will bring communities together and offer a fresh opportunity to provide a warm Scottish welcome, deliver vibrant celebrations and reinforce our global reputation for hospitality.”