On 12 April 2023, the ten host stadiums for the Euro 2028 bid were revealed, with the list being confirmed by UEFA on 10 October 2023.[1][2] Notable omissions include
Anfield, which was ineligible to host games due to its pitch dimensions falling short of UEFA's requirements,
Old Trafford, which was ruled out after
Manchester United were unable to guarantee whether the stadium would be ready at that time.[3]
The inclusion of
Casement Park instead of
Windsor Park as the Northern Irish venue led to
Unionist protests, due to Casement Park not currently being available due to redevelopment work. Windsor Park, however, does not have a capacity large enough to comply with
UEFA rules for hosting
European Championship matches, resulting in the selection of Casement Park. Windsor Park, Northern Ireland's
national football stadium, is located in a majority unionist area, whereas Casement Park, Northern Ireland's national stadium for
hurling and
Gaelic football, in a majority
nationalist area. The stadium is named for Sir
Roger Casement, a British diplomat who was hanged in 1916 for his role in the
Easter Rising. Protests have been held regarding the inclusion of Casement Park with the theme being that the protestors do not want to attend games at the venue, due to its history and location.[6][7][8][9]