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Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Wales to host opening ceremony of Euro 2028 and six games of tournament at renamed stadium
Wales to host opening ceremony of Euro 2028 and six games of tournament at renamed stadium The matches will be played at the Principality Stadium, which will take on a different name during the tournament Games will be played at the Principality Stadium - although it won't be known as that (Image: Getty Images ) Wales is to host the opening ceremony of Euro 2028 and six of the tournament's games. The details have been confirmed by the Welsh Government. It had already been reported Wales would host Euro 2028 with England, Ireland and Scotland. Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host games alongside stadia like Manchester City's Etihad Stadium and Newcastle United's St James' Park. The stadium will however have its name changed to Cardiff National Stadium of Wales. It mirrors what happened in the Champions League final, with UEFA ruling out advertising branding in a stadium name. To receive the latest Welsh football news sign up to the Don't Take Me Home newsletter here. FAW boss Noel Mooney had previously said the hope was for Wales to have "four, five or six matches. We'd be really happy and I think some of the other associations would be happy as well," he said. The Principality Stadium is part of a 10-stadia line-up for the bid. Six venues will be in England, including Wembley, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Etihad Stadium, St James' Park, Villa Park and Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. A redeveloped Casement Park in Belfast, the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, and Glasgow's Hampden Park are the other venues. Article continues below However, despite being one of the five hosts, Wales are not guaranteed a spot at the tournament. While the host nation usually qualifies automatically, there are too many countries involved in the bid for them to all have an automatic spot. Speaking in the Senedd, economy minister Rebecca Evans spoke about the impact large events have in Wales. She said it not only boosts the economy, but increases awareness of Wales around the world. "Hosting six matches of the UEFA Euro 2028 in Cardiff represents another significant opportunity. We can be confident that the economic benefits will be significant, and that a vibrant atmosphere for communities and for visitors alike will be guaranteed. We will also work closely with partners to ensure that these events are delivered effectively and responsibly," the economy minister said. Article continues below Then Conservative MS Samuel Kurtz said the opening ceremony will also be in Cardiff. "Not just six matches, but the open ceremony as well," he said. Wales will also host a stage of the Grand Depart as part of the Tour de France in 2027. You can read about that here.
Wales Online
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Wales' Euros squad to be announced on the 1,085m summit of Yr Wyddfa
Wales' Euros squad to be announced on the 1,085m summit of Yr Wyddfa Rhian Wilkinson will make the announcement on the top of Wales' highest peak Rhian Wilkinson will name her squad for Wales women's first major tournament (Image: Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency ) The Football Association of Wales has announced that Rhian Wilkinson will name her Euro 2025 finals squad on Thursday, June 19 from Wales' highest summit, Yr Wyddfa, marking UEFA's tournament tagline "the summit of emotions". Rhian Wilkinson's squad announcement will come from 1,085 metres above sea level with spectacular views of Eryri National Park and there will be a number of events in Gwynedd that day including a football festival in Talysarn and Q&A in the evening. Rhian Wilkinson said: "Being able to announce our first ever major tournament squad on Wales' summit will be a truly special occasion. "The area is very close to my heart having visited regularly with my family during my time growing up in Wales and since then, and it is also a place that's incredibly special for several of our players. "We hope that hosting the event on the summit will showcase our country's natural beauty and will help put Wales on the world stage during our participation in this summer's EUROs." Article continues below Content cannot be displayed without consent Wales will face England, France and the Netherlands when they compete in Group D at their first major tournament this summer. Sign up to the Don't Take Me Home newsletter here . In their final two competitive games before the competition, they will face Denmark on May 30, and Italy on June 3 in Swansea. Article continues below
