Liverpool's iconic Anfield stadium will not host any matches during the UEFA Euro 2028 tournament, despite the city being named as a host. The decision stems from UEFA regulations requiring a pitch size of 105 metres by 68 metres, while Anfield's pitch measures only 101 metres in length.
The tournament, co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, will kick off on June 9, 2028, at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with the final scheduled for July 9, 2028, at Wembley. Other confirmed venues include the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, Villa Park, St James' Park, the Etihad Stadium, the Aviva Stadium, and Hampden Park.
Everton's 52,769-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium will represent Merseyside, hosting five matches, potentially including an England game. This marks the first time since Euro 1996 that a major tournament has been staged in the region, but Anfield, which hosted group matches and a quarter-final that year, will not be part of the event.
Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region, expressed pride in the region's involvement, stating: 'Being part of another major international sporting event is a huge honour for our region... We’re ready to deliver the best-ever EURO in 2028.'
