Becoming a host city for Euro 2028 would “help put Newcastle on the world map”, excited city leaders say.
St James’ Park was named on Tuesday as one of 10 host venues for the UK and Ireland’s joint bid to host the UEFA Euro 2028 men’s football tournament. Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that the 52,000-capacity stadium’s “unique” place in the heart of the city makes it an ideal location.
The Labour MP said: “I am delighted and excited to hear that St James’ has been included as one of the ten proposed venues for the UK and Ireland’s Euro 2028 bid. Newcastle is a real asset for this bid; St James is a unique stadium in the heart of a city incredibly passionate about football.
