Dublin is confirmed to host seven UEFA EURO 2028 matches, including group, Round of 16, and Quarter-Final games, as the UK and Ireland prepare to stage Europe’s largest sporting event with substantial socio-economic benefits expected, reports FAI.
Dublin is officially set to host seven UEFA EURO 2028 matches, including a Quarter-Final, as part of the largest joint sporting event ever staged by the UK & Ireland.
The UEFA EURO 2028 tournament was officially launched with confirmation that Dublin will host seven games at the Dublin Arena, according to a report from the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
The joint UK & Ireland staging of the tournament—billed as the largest sporting event ever jointly hosted by the nations—will see more than three million match tickets available for fans.
Dublin’s seven-game allocation includes five group matches, one Round of 16 fixture, and one Quarter-Final, all to be held at the 50,000-capacity Dublin Arena.
The full tournament schedule begins in Cardiff on Friday, June 9th, and concludes with the Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, July 9th.
Following an independent assessment, the tournament is anticipated to generate €449 million in socio-economic benefits for Ireland between 2028 and 2031, with the overall benefit for the UK and Ireland projected at €4.1 billion.
The Irish Government is investing up to €93 million in delivering the event, including €6.2 million dedicated to social impact and community activity programs.
Football Association of Ireland CEO David Courell said: “Bringing UEFA EURO 2028 to Ireland is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the fair city of Dublin, our country and our football to the world.”
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, expressed confidence in the return on investment: “The Government is investing up to €93 million to make it happen, and I am confident the return will far exceed that, in jobs, tourism and pride.”
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam, emphasized that the seven matches “will bring world-class football to our doorstep, but more than that, it will leave a lasting legacy for our communities.”