Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium will host five Euro 2028 matches in a multi-million pound economic boost for Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports
Everton FC’s new waterfront stadium will host four group games and one knockout match at the UEFA Euro 2028 tournament.
This tournament, which is taking place across venues in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, runs from June 9 to July 9 2028. Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium will host its first group game on Sunday, June 11 and the last 16 clash on Saturday, June 24.
Other group matches at the 52,769-capacity arena will take place on Wednesday, June 14, Saturday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 20.
This schedule for the tournament was revealed on Wednesday evening, alongside the official tournament, host city and host venue logos as the countdown to the summer 2028 competition began.
At the same time, the host venue logo for Everton Stadium – as it will be known for the tournament – was revealed on the stadium’s screens, while the club’s waterfront home was lit up to mimic the logo’s blue and violet colour scheme.
Angus Kinnear, chief executive of Everton FC, said: “This is a proud moment for Everton and for our new waterfront home. Our stadium was designed to host the biggest moments in sport.
“The tournament will showcase the best of our city and our new stadium to millions of people around the world.”
The city’s official tournament logo could also be seen emblazoned on historic landmarks including the Cunard Building and the Royal Albert Dock, while the Royal Liver Building was illuminated to celebrate the launch.
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City region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram added: “Being part of another major international sporting event is a huge honour for our region and one we are immensely proud to be part of.
“UEFA Euro 2028 is not just about football – it’s about showcasing our world-class hospitality, culture and community spirit on a global stage. We’ve proven time and again that we can deliver unforgettable experiences, and I’m confident we’ll do it again in 2028.”