The schedule of the 2028 European Cup was recently announced. Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England, will be one of the host venues for this event. According to official news, Villa Park Stadium will host 4 of the games.
The 2028 European Cup in the UK and Ireland will be held in 9 world-class stadiums in 8 famous host cities. This tournament is expected to provide fans with more than 3 million game tickets, which is more than any previous European Cup.
The event schedule has now been announced. The opening match of this European Cup will be held at the National Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on June 9, 2028 (Friday), and the exciting final will be held at Wembley Stadium in London on July 9, 2028 (Sunday).
Birmingham will host four games in the tournament. The game venue is Villa Park Stadium, and the game dates are June 11, 15, 20 and 27 respectively. In Birmingham, the local host city's official logo was unveiled for the first time on Wednesday evening, and the Birmingham library was lit up in celebration.
Francesco Calvo, President of Commercial Operations at Aston Villa Club, said: "We are extremely proud that Villa Park has been selected as the host stadium for the 2028 European Cup, and today's celebration makes us even more honored. Villa Park has also hosted international competitions before, and we look forward to welcoming Europe's top teams at home again."
Sharon Thompson, member of Birmingham City Council, said: "Being able to witness the success of Birmingham as the host city of the 2028 European Cup in the United Kingdom and Ireland It’s exciting to unveil the official logo. We look forward to welcoming fans to Villa Park. This unveiling is an important milestone as we continue to work with UEFA’s Euro 2028 team, Aston Villa Club and other host cities and venues to ensure that the event is not only about delivering an unforgettable summer of football on the pitch, but also creating lasting social and economic benefits for our residents and businesses.”