UEFA EURO 2028 Officially Launches Across The UK & Ireland
UEFA EURO 2028, which will see matches jointly staged across the United Kingdom and Ireland, has been officially launched.
The UEFA EURO 2028 match schedule was announced on Wednesday (12th) – featuring 51 matches involving 24 teams across 31 days – while the tournament brand was also revealed to fans on the giant Piccadilly Lights screens in the heart of London’s Piccadilly Circus.
Simultaneously, all around the UK and Ireland, the new logo as well as host city logos were showcased at local events, including light projections on famous landmarks and takeovers of digital screens in city centres.
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said: “Football is the universal language. It expresses passion, skill, courage, solidarity and respect better than any other, and it constantly reminds us that our differences are exactly what make our sport so beautiful.
“The fans will be the beating heart of this tournament. In the way matches are staged – including a new, more convenient kick-off time for the final [18:00 CEST] – and in the services across host cities and stadiums, we want to maximise the fan experience, in the venues and around the world, so more people than ever can fully enjoy what promises to be one of the year’s greatest events.”
Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair of UK & Ireland 2028 Limited, said: “Today marks a proud milestone for football across the UK and Ireland as we celebrate the launch of UEFA EURO 2028.
“Working with UEFA and our football and government partners, we will deliver the best-ever EURO. It will be a tournament for the fans and a festival of everything we love about the game – its passion and ability to bring people together.
“We are building an inspiring event – a welcoming, safe and sustainable UEFA EURO that will create lasting community benefits far beyond the pitch. The countdown is truly on now to what will be an unforgettable summer of football.”
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