Liverpool banned from hosting Euro 2028 matches at Anfield as UEFA rule explained

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HOME News Politics Royal Showbiz & TV Sport Finance Travel Life & Style Shopping Football Tennis F1 Boxing UFC Cricket Rugby Golf Racing NFL NBA Other Snooker Darts Anfield will not stage any Euro 2028 matches despite being one of England's most iconic stadiums. 09:50, Thu, Nov 13, 2025 Updated: 10:02, Thu, Nov 13, 2025 Liverpool's historic Anfield Stadium will not stage any Euro 2028 matches (Image: Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)The venues for Euro 2028 have been confirmed with Everton's newly-built Hill Dickinson Stadium set to host five matches, potentially including an England game.

However, Liverpool's iconic Anfield home was absent from the list of selected stadiums for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Aviva Stadium, Hampden Park and Principality Stadium round off the list.Despite Liverpool being named as a host city, the legendary Anfield was not included in the list of venues submitted to UEFA.This omission may raise eyebrows, given the significant redevelopment the ground has undergone in recent years, boosting its capacity to over 61,000.The reason it has been left out is identical to why it hasn't staged Champions League or Europa League finals previously.UEFA's regulations explicitly state that the field of play must have the standard dimensions of 105 metres by 68 metres.

Anfield's pitch measures just 101 metres in length, rendering it unsuitable as a host venue.The ground last featured in a major competition when England staged Euro 1996, hosting Group C fixtures involving Italy, Russia and the Czech Republic, plus a quarter-final clash between France and the Netherlands.Everton's new stadium is on the list of Euro 2028 host venues (Image: GETTY)Nevertheless, it won't be part of Euro 2028. Instead, Everton's 52,769-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium will fly the flag for Merseyside on the continental stage.Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region, said in a statement: "Being part of another major international sporting event is a huge honour for our region and one we are immensely proud to be part of."UEFA EURO 2028 is not just about football – it’s about showcasing our world-class hospitality, culture and community spirit on a global stage."We’ve proven time and again that we can deliver unforgettable experiences, and I’m confident we’ll do it again in 2028."We’re ready to deliver the best-ever EURO in 2028.