Hampden included in UK & Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028

The Scotland national stadium has been selected as part of the UK & Ireland’s bid to host UEFA Euro 2028.

Hampden Park is among 14 other UK-based stadiums propsed to host the games for the tournament in six-years.

The preliminary bid dossier has been released today, which is regarded as a key moment in the campaign process.

The moto of the UK & Ireland’s bid is: ‘Football for all. Football for good. Football for the future.’

Hampden is the only stadium on Scottish soil listed as part of the proposal.

A statement from the five football associations reads: “Key to this vision is a commitment to diversity, social purpose and innovation in delivering an outstanding UEFA EURO 2028 that will create unforgettable memories in sold-out, iconic stadia in famous football cities known throughout the world.

“We are delighted that Government Partners of the UK, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and officials in Northern Ireland, support this bid. Together, we believe we can deliver a world-class tournament, and that hosting UEFA EURO 2028 will achieve a strong and sustainable legacy for football and wider society, helping to drive economic growth in local communities.

“Working with UEFA, our plan is to host a tournament that will be a catalyst for transformational grassroots football development – _with a promise to share legacy initiatives with European National Associations to accelerate growth across the continent.

“The UK and Ireland’s track record of hosting successful major sporting events over many decades means we have the expertise and experience to take this world-class tournament to new heights.

“Our compact plan and pioneering, multi-partner collaboration can usher in a new era for the EURO. Through the latest digital and marketing innovations, we will help UEFA and its partners engage new audiences and the world’s youth to extend the impact and reach of the tournament further than ever before.

“Our stadia concept includes a proposed shortlist of 14 venues in famous sporting cities known throughout the world, including destinations that are home to clubs with great European football history and heritage. The plan ensures that all our proposed cities and stadia are connected by direct, quick and sustainable travel links and accommodation that will provide an unrivalled experience for teams and fans.”

The proposed shortlisted cities and stadia are:

1. Birmingham, Villa Park

2. Liverpool, Everton Stadium

3. London, London Stadium

4. London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

5. London, Wembley Stadium

6. Manchester, City of Manchester Stadium

7. Newcastle, St James’ Park

8. Sunderland, Stadium of Light

9. Trafford, Old Trafford

10. Dublin, Dublin Arena

11. Dublin, Croke Park

12. Belfast, Casement Park Stadium

13. Glasgow, Hampden Park

14. Cardiff, National Stadium of Wales

Consultations with cities and stadia will continue into next year with a final list of 10 stadia to be submitted to UEFA in April 2023.

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