# Euro 2028: A Look at the Stadiums Set to Host the Championships
The Euro 2028 Championships are set to be one of the biggest sporting events in recent memory. With teams from all across Europe vying for the title, the tournament is sure to be an exciting spectacle. As preparations for the tournament begin, let’s take a look at some of the stadiums that will be hosting the matches.
## England
### Etihad Stadium
Work is set to begin later this year on increasing the capacity of treble-winning Manchester City’s ground to almost 62,000 by 2025. The Etihad Stadium will be one of the largest venues in the tournament and is sure to provide an exciting atmosphere for the matches.
### Everton Stadium
The Toffees’ new home at Bramley-Moore Dock is scheduled for completion late next year. Developers are working to a capacity of 52,888, making it one of the smaller venues in the tournament. However, with its close proximity to Liverpool city centre, it is sure to be a popular destination for fans.
### St James’ Park
St James’ Park also hosted matches at Euro 96. Newcastle are considering options to develop the stadium which might mean the capacity has increased by the time the championships begin in 2028. With its iconic design and stunning views of the city, St James’ Park is sure to be a great venue for the tournament.
### Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Spurs’ home is the largest club stadium in London, with a capacity of over 62,000. Opened in April 2019, the stadium includes a retractable pitch with a synthetic NFL surface underneath. With its modern design and state-of-the-art facilities, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is sure to be a great venue for Euro 2028.
### Wembley
England’s national stadium is widely expected to host the final, having also been the venue for the Euro 96 finale and the decisive England v Italy clash at Euro 2020. The Football Association will be working hard with the authorities to ensure there is no repeat of the chaotic scenes which surrounded that match. Wembley is celebrating its centenary this year, with the original stadium opening in 1923 for the British Empire Exhibition.
### Villa Park
The 52,190 capacity home of Aston Villa hosted four games at Euro 96, including two of Scotland’s group stage matches and Czech Republic’s quarter-final win over Portugal. The iconic Birmingham venue was also used back in 1966 for World Cup matches featuring Argentina, Spin and West Germany.
## Northern Ireland
### Casement Park
Construction on the site in the Andersonstown area of Belfast is due to get under way next year with completion by 2026. The capacity of the stadium is set to be 34,500. With its close proximity to Belfast city centre, Casement Park is sure to be a popular destination for fans during Euro 2028.
## Republic of Ireland
### Aviva Stadium
The Dublin venue, which holds over 51,000 people, regularly hosts Republic of Ireland football matches and those of the Ireland rugby union team, as well as high-profile Gaelic sports. The stadium had been part of the original multi-country plans to host Euro 2020 but could not ultimately provide UEFA with the necessary assurances over minimum spectator levels amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
## Scotland
### Hampden Park
Scotland’s national stadium did host matches at Euro 2020. The Scottish Football Association has also bid to stage the Champions League final in 2026 or 2027 at the stadium, which currently holds just over 50,000. However, developers have put forward proposals to upgrade the stadium and increase capacity to 65,000.
## Wales
### Principality Stadium
The Cardiff venue has hosted major European football events before, having staged the 2017 Champions League final. Set to be the second-largest venue in the tournament with a capacity of 74,500, Principality Stadium is sure to be one of the most impressive venues in Euro 2028.
As preparations for Euro 2028 continue, these stadiums are sure to play an important role in making it one of the most memorable tournaments in recent memory. With their iconic designs and stunning views, these stadiums are sure to provide an unforgettable experience for fans and players alike.