The home of Everton Football Club is to host five matches at UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland – four group stage matches and one Round of 16 clash. The match schedule for the tournament was revealed on Wednesday evening, alongside the official tournament, host city and host venue logos as the countdown to the summer 2028 competition began. Everton’s Chief Real Estate and Regeneration Officer Colin Chong and Director of New Stadium Development Alix Waldron joined Liverpool and Halton Council Leaders, Councillor
Liam Robinson and Councillor Mike Wharton, at an official UEFA launch event in London, where the schedule and tournament branding were unveiled at the symbolic time of 20:28.
At the same time, the host venue logo for Everton Stadium – as it will be known for the tournament – was revealed on the stadium’s screens, while the Club’s waterfront home was lit up to mimic the logo’s blue and violet colour scheme. The city’s official tournament logo could also be seen emblazoned on historic landmarks including the Cunard Building and the Royal Albert Dock, while the Royal Liver Building was illuminated to celebrate the launch.
Everton Stadium’s opening match of the tournament will be a Group D fixture on Sunday 11 June – the first of three matches at the venue that will fall on the weekend.
The stadium will host a Group A match on Wednesday 14 June and a Group E contest on Saturday 17 June, before one of Group C’s closing fixtures is played in the city on Tuesday 20 June. The runners-up of Groups A and B will then meet by the River Mersey and battle for a place in the quarter-finals on Saturday 24 June.
Angus Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer of Everton Football Club, said:
“This is a proud moment for Everton and for our new waterfront home. Our stadium was designed to host the biggest moments in sport, and to see it formally part of the venue schedule for UEFA EURO 2028 is a landmark in the Club’s history.
“The tournament will showcase the best of our city and our new stadium to millions of people around the world. It will also deliver a significant economic boost for Liverpool City Region, bringing new visitors, new spend and new profile to the waterfront and the wider economy. We look forward to working closely with UEFA, UK & Ireland 2028, the City Region and our partners to deliver an unforgettable experience for supporters and for football.”
Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, said:
“Being part of another major international sporting event is a huge honour for our region and one we are immensely proud to be part of. UEFA EURO 2028 is not just about football – it’s about showcasing our world-class hospitality, culture and community spirit on a global stage. We’ve proven time and again that we can deliver unforgettable experiences, and I’m confident we’ll do it again in 2028.
“We’re ready to deliver the best-ever EURO in 2028. It will be a festival of everything we love about the game – its passion, inclusivity and ability to bring people together.”
Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said:
“Everton’s new Stadium is already helping to boost Liverpool’s profile nationally and internationally. Hosting UEFA EURO 2028 matches here will further cement our reputation as a city that delivers world-class events and unforgettable experiences for fans and visitors alike.
“We are working on building an event of excellence and inspiration, a welcoming, safe and sustainable UEFA EURO that enhances football development and creates lasting community benefits far beyond the pitch. The countdown is truly on now to what will be an unforgettable summer of football.”
The five fixtures at Everton Stadium are expected to deliver a multi-million pound economic boost to the region as 24 nations compete in the tournament.
UEFA has promised that more than three million match tickets will be available for supporters throughout the tournament – at matches held across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland will also see the implementation of the largest-ever community programme for the tournament. Social impact plans will be delivered by local stakeholders in each host nation to harness the power of sport and culture, bring communities together and inspire positive change.
These plans will ensure the tournament is celebrated in hundreds of communities, placing the spotlight on football inclusivity, volunteers and community heroes. The community programme will also use the tournament as a catalyst to grow a more diverse and sustainable game, build belonging, boost pride and promote positive behaviours at all levels of football.
Kick-off times for all tournament fixtures will be announced following the main draw, which will be held in December 2027.
