Should the combined FA’s proposal be approved by UEFA, the Etihad Stadium will be one of ten stadia expected to host the competition.
Commenting on the announcement, Danny Wilson - Managing Director, Manchester City Operations, said: “We are delighted to be part of the UK and Ireland’s exciting proposal to host UEFA EURO 2028.
“Should the bid be successful, it will be a fantastic event for the city of Manchester with thousands of local and international fans attending the Etihad Stadium to enjoy one of Europe’s biggest sporting events.”
Manchester City Council Leader, Bev Craig, said: “Manchester is a great sporting city and is known the world over for its passion for football.”
“We’re really excited to be part of the UK & Ireland bid to host the UEFA EURO 2028 tournament - which if successful will provide not just a fantastic boost for the city’s economy, but also a chance for fans of the sport, new and old, to get directly involved in what is sure to be some top tournament action here on our doorstep.”
The other stadiums included in the final proposal are Wembley Stadium (London), National Stadium of Wales (Cardiff), Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London), Everton Stadium (Liverpool), St James’ Park, (Newcastle), Villa Park (Birmingham), Hampden Park (Glasgow), Dublin Arena (Dublin) and Casement Park (Belfast).
The English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish and Irish FAs formally submitted its proposal to UEFA earlier today, with the European governing body expected to confirm the chosen hosts later this year.
