The home of Everton Football Club will take centre stage at UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland, hosting five matches, four in the group stages and one Round of 16 clash.
The full match schedule for the tournament was unveiled on Wednesday evening, alongside the official tournament, host city and venue logos, marking the start of the countdown to what will be the biggest UEFA European Championship ever staged.
Everton’s Chief Real Estate and Regeneration Officer, Colin Chong, and Director of New Stadium Development, Alix Waldron, joined Liverpool City Council Leader Councillor Liam Robinson and Halton Council Leader Councillor Mike Wharton at the official UEFA launch in London. The event, held at the symbolic time of 20:28, celebrated the moment the host cities across the UK and Ireland officially began their journey to the summer 2028 tournament.
Back in Liverpool, the new Everton Stadium—as it will be known during the competition—lit up in shades of blue and violet to reflect the new UEFA branding. The stadium’s exterior screens also displayed its unique host venue logo, while the city joined in the celebrations with iconic landmarks including the Cunard Building, Royal Albert Dock, and Royal Liver Building illuminated in the tournament colours.
Everton Stadium’s first match will take place on Sunday 11 June, featuring a Group D fixture, the first of three weekend matches to be held at the venue.
Further fixtures include a Group A tie on Wednesday 14 June, a Group E encounter on Saturday 17 June, and one of Group C’s closing matches on Tuesday 20 June.
The stadium will then play host to a Round of 16 showdown on Saturday 24 June, when the runners-up from Groups A and B go head-to-head by the River Mersey for a place in the quarter-finals.
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.
