Aviva Stadium to host seven games at Euro 2028

Michael Bolton

The Aviva Stadium is set to host seven games at Euro 2028, it was confirmed at the official launch of the tournament on Wednesday.

Dublin will see five group games during the tournament, as well as a last-16 tie and a quarter-final.

The tournament is being jointly hosted by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Due to Casement Park being stripped of hosting, the Aviva Stadium has been given an additional fixture.

Should the Republic of Ireland qualify directly for the tournament, they will be at home for all their games.

If Ireland qualify, they will be in Group E, with their first game on June 10th.

UEFA has previously confirmed that places at the tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations that don't automatically qualify.

That means if two of England, Wales and Scotland reach the finals, then Ireland is guaranteed to be there, regardless of how they fare in qualification.

So far, Ireland have competed in three UEFA Euro tournaments - 1988, 2012, 2016.

Following an independent assessment, it is anticipated these finals will generate €449 million of socio-economic benefits for Ireland.

Ireland will invest up to €93 million to help deliver the tournament, including €6.2 million into social impact and community activity programmes.