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Venues
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. 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.

Northern Ireland Stadium
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.