Newcastle United react to major UEFA announcement as Aston Villa & Tottenham impacted

UEFA has announced the 2028 European Championships is coming to the United Kingdom & Ireland - and Newcastle United’s St James’ Park has been selected as one of the venues.

The Magpies’ proud home is one of 10 stadiums set to host matches across England, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

In the Premier League, Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, Aston Villa’s Villa Park and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Everton’s soon-to-be complete Bramley-Moore Dock stadium and Wembley Stadium have been selected.

Hampden Park in Scotland, Casement Park in Northern Ireland, the Aviva Stadium in the Republic of Ireland and Principality Stadium in Wales complete the line-up.

St James’ Park previously hosted matches at Euro 96 and the 2012 Olympics.

Commenting on Newcastle’s successful bid to be a host city, Newcastle United CEO Darren Eales said: “Newcastle is a special city with football at the heart of its community from Newcastle United to grassroots clubs.

“To have UEFA Euro 2028 games in our city is exciting not only for football fans but for the economy, businesses and the entire region. To be awarded the status as a host city is the result of great collaboration between the football club and Newcastle City Council along with great support from North of Tyne Combined Authority, all playing key roles in delivering this achievement for the North East.”