Official: The Etihad Stadium will host 5 European Cup matches, including 4 group stage matches

November 13 According to Manchester City’s official website, the Etihad Stadium will host five games of the 2028 European Cup, including the first game of the England team (if they advance directly).

It is less than 1,000 days before the start of the 2028 European Cup, in which the Etihad Stadium will host four group matches and one top-16 knockout match. Danny Wilson, Manchester City's managing director of operations, said: "Having the Etihad Stadium host five games as part of Euro 2028, including England's first match if they advance directly, will be a special moment for the club, the city and its people." "Manchester has a long history of hosting world-class sporting and cultural events, including the Commonwealth Games in 2002, which started Kicking off a sports-led renaissance in the area."

"Thanks to our partnership with Manchester City Council and the club's continued investment in a world-class stadium, we are proud to continue to bring the world's best events to Manchester and showcase the best of Manchester to the world."

More than three million tickets will be available for sale throughout Euro 2028, with UEFA responsible for the sales. More information about tickets will be released in due course.

According to independent assessments, Euro 2028 is expected to bring socio-economic benefits of up to £3.6 billion to the UK and Ireland between 2028 and 2031.

Council Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, said: "Manchester is renowned for its great football DNA and we are extremely excited to welcome such a prestigious event that is loved by millions of fans around the world. Football is deeply rooted in our DNA and we The days are counting down to Euro 2028."

"In addition to our unparalleled passion for football, the city has brought together exceptional partners who are working tirelessly to ensure that players, fans and visitors can have a world-class experience."

" It is also important to acknowledge that the continued investment in the stadium and the development around it in the East Manchester area, making it a world-class sports and entertainment campus, has enabled us to put forward the strongest possible bid for the European Cup and ultimately be selected as one of the host cities for the competition." 1} "In addition to enjoying the exciting football matches of top players on our doorstep, we will go all out to maximize the benefits of this event for Manchester, which is expected to bring an economic boost of more than 200 million pounds to the local economy. This is an absolute win-win situation for the city and local residents."