Industry news: Glasgow’s Hampden to host six matches at EURO 2028 as Scotland set for £270m boost
Scotland is set up for a massive £270m boost from hosting six matches at Hampden for EURO 2028.
Football fans will be treated to group games and latter stages matches after the UK and Ireland secured the right to stage the tournament.
EURO 2028 will be the largest sporting event ever hosted by the two countries and Scotland is set to reap the benefits, reports the Daily Record.
The eagerly anticipated match schedule will see matches in nine stadia across eight host cities.
Of the 51 games across 31 days, Glasgow will host six at Hampden between June 10th and July 1st 2028.
Four group games will be played at the national stadium, as will a last sixteen fixture and one quarter final.
It is the second time Glasgow will have acted as a host city for the tournament.
Wembley will host the final and the football extravaganza will start at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff.
Three million tickets are expected to go on sale and the Scottish Government estimates an economic boost of £270m.
First Minister John Swinney said: “Our investment in EURO 2028 will bring significant benefits not only during the tournament but long after it concludes by creating jobs, driving regional prosperity and encouraging visitors to our shores.
“This spectacle of European football’s finest will bring communities together and offer a fresh opportunity to provide a warm Scottish welcome, deliver vibrant celebrations and reinforce our global reputation for hospitality.
“With funding going into health and wellbeing programmes across Scotland, the EUROs can be a force for good in tackling inequalities and supporting communities.
“The Scottish Government has already invested £5.5 million in the Extra Time programme – and I’ve seen what a huge difference that has made to children and families in Scotland. I’m pleased we are able to provide further benefits to local communities by being a part of this once-in-a-generation event.”
Glasgow council leader Susan Aitken said: “Glasgow’s global reputation for successfully hosting the big event continues to build and we’re thrilled to be counting down to one of the biggest in world sport, UEFA EURO 2028.
“The unveiling of Glasgow’s match schedule and our host city logo are two exciting milestones on the road to Hampden, the real home of football.
“With a potential global TV audience of more than two billion, this is another incredible opportunity to showcase Glasgow, while those visiting from across Europe will experience our city’s world-class hospitality and the warmth of our people.
“Of course, we’ll be helping make sure ordinary Glaswegians are part of this festival of football and look forward to working with the Scottish Football Association on the largest-ever Community Programme for the Tournament.”
