The national stadium welcomed the European club final in 2017
Cardiff will stage the first match of the European Championship, while penultimate matches and championship match are scheduled for London's Wembley Stadium
Nine stadiums in four participating countries - England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland - will stage the major competition
Fixtures were earlier considered for Northern Ireland, but Belfast's Casement Park was dropped due to funding issues
The European football body's choice to host the initial fixture in Cardiff was announced as the championship was officially launched on midweek
"This represents the first time that '{The Red Wall' - our passionate Wales fans - will experience a prestigious competition on native ground," stated Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney
Different from previous Euros, co-hosting nations must qualify for the future competition, though they would be assured to compete in initial matches on local stadiums if they earn automatic entry
The four host nations will each be in distinct preliminary sections, with two positions also designated for the best-performing of those teams who miss out through normal competitive channels
Competition Format
Elite stage games will be staged at the Welsh national venue, Dublin's Aviva Stadium, Glasgow's Hampden Park and London's iconic venue - which previously hosted key fixtures in 1996 and for the rescheduled competition
Etihad Stadium, where the Three Lions would begin their campaign if they qualify directly, before moving to Wembley, is one of five other stadiums being utilized in the host nation
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Birmingham's ground, Liverpool's new arena and Newcastle's stadium are the additional venues that will be utilized across the total fixtures throughout the tournament
Economic Impact
The British authorities says it is committing significant funding to hold the tournament but anticipates a economic benefit of billions of pounds due to employment opportunities, local development and overseas tourism
"Euro 2028 will be the largest competition ever collaboratively staged by the host countries and, as a dedicated supporter, I know how much global tournaments like this count," stated UK Prime Minister
With an average stadium capacity of just under substantial numbers, the governing body predicts that increased spectators than ever before will experience fixtures at a European Championship finals
Country Views
Mark Bullingham commented: "The magnitude of the tournament will have a significant beneficial effect on local areas nationwide"
The parallel leader at the Football Association of Ireland, the association head, continued: "The passionate followers are known for their passion and we look forward to offering them, as well as the countless tourists who will travel to the nation for the competition, with the type of euphoric experience that they will never forget"
The head of the national organization, the association official, remarked: "We talk about the influence of the sport and the impact it can create on a consistent basis across the country, far beyond the limits of the stadium"
The preliminary grouping will happen in Belfast on 6 December 2026
