With the schedule for Euro 2028 launched, we look at Republic of Ireland’s potential fixtures, the dates and where they will be playing should they qualify for the tournament.
The Euro 2028 schedule has been confirmed with Wales potentially playing in the opening game of the tournament at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff while England could play their first match at the Etihad Stadium.
The competition will start on June 9 and conclude in the final at Wembley on July 9 across nine stadiums in England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, with 51 matches in total involving 24 teams.
The four hosts nations will not be handed automatic qualification for Euro 2028 although they will play all group games in front of their own fans if they qualify directly, meaning Wales have the chance to play in the opening match.
But should they qualify, here’s Republic of Ireland’s schedule and their potential route through the tournament…
How will host nations qualify?
All four countries will go through qualification, with two automatic places set aside for the best-ranked host nations who do not qualify on the pitch.
If at least two of England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland qualify, then all four nations will appear in the tournament.
Depending on the number of spots used by the host nations, the number of final tournament spots decided by play-offs may vary between two and four, in one of the three following scenarios:
Both reserved qualifying slots for the hosts used: Eight teams compete in two paths for two final tournament spots, with single-leg semi-finals and finals.
One reserved qualifying slot for the hosts used: 12 teams compete in three paths for three final tournament spots, with single-leg semi-finals and finals.
No reserved qualifying slot for the hosts used: Eight teams contest four home-and-away play-off ties, with the winners advancing to the final tournament.
Republic of Ireland’s potential games at Euro 2028…
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Euro 2028 starts on June 9 and runs until July 9
Group games
Monday June 12 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Friday June 16 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Wednesday June 21 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Knockout stages
If Republic of Ireland top Group E…
Round of 16
Tuesday June 27 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Quarter-finals
Saturday July 1 – Hampden Park, Glasgow
Semi-finals
Wednesday July 5 – Wembley Stadium, London
Final
Sunday July 9 – Wembley Stadium, London
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Republic of Ireland will play all three of their group games at the Aviva Stadium, if they qualify
If Republic of Ireland finish second in Group E…
Round of 16
Monday June 26 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Quarter-finals
Friday June 30 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Semi-finals
Tuesday July 4 – Wembley Stadium, London
Final
Sunday July 9 – Wembley Stadium, London
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Euro 2028 takes place across England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland at nine different stadiums
If Republic of Ireland finish third in Group E…
Round of 16
Sunday June 25 – St James’ Park, Newcastle or Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Quarter-finals
Friday June 30 – Wembley Stadium, London or Saturday July 1 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Semi-finals
Tuesday July 4 – Wembley Stadium or Wednesday July 5 – Wembley Stadium, London
Final
Sunday July 9 – Wembley Stadium, London