Cardiff will host the opening game of Euro 2028, with the semi-finals and final scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium in London.
Nine venues across the host countries – England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland – will stage the 24-Teal Tournament.
The matches were also scheduled to be played in Northern Ireland, but casement park in Belfast was taken as an option due to lack of funding.
UEFA’s decision to play the first game in the Capital City was confirmed as the tournament was officially launched on Wednesday.
Football Association Chief Executive Noel Mooney said: “This is the first time ‘the Red Wall’ – experience a major international tournament – experience a major international tournament – experience a major international tournament – experience a major international tournament – experience a major international tournament – experience a major international tournament at home.
“This is a truly historic occasion that will bring communities together, inspire future generations and showcase the best of Welsh football and culture to the world.”
Unlike the previous Euros, the hosts of the host must qualify for the 2028 tournament, however, he is guaranteed to play their home group games directly.
The four host countries are each in different qualifying groups, with two spaces also allocated to the highest-ranked sides that did not make it from different qualification routes.
The quarter-finals will be held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, HampDen Park and Wembliw – which was also used as a semi-final and final venue in 1996, and for the extended edition.
The Etihad Stadium, where the three lions will play their opening group game if they qualify directly, before the move to Wemblium, is one of five other stadiums used by England.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Villa Park, Bill Park Dickinson Stadium and St James’ Park in Newcastle are the others available for general matches in general.
The qualifying draw will take place in Belfast on 6 December 2026.
Speaking at a launch event, Chairtie Hewitt, Chaird of Uk & Ireland 2028, promised to deliver the “best ever” European Championship.
He added: “This is a tournament for the fans and a Festival of everything we love about the game – the passion and ability to bring people together.”
Meanwhile, UEFA President Aleksander Ceperin said: “The hosts of the host, where the game first took shape, excitedly welcome the fans to the emotions of emotions.”