‘Newcastle stadium update emerges as St. James’ Park to host matches in 2028′
Newcastle will still be hosting matches during Euro 2028 after new information emerged regarding their big stadium plans.
Newcastle’s owners are leaning towards building a new stadium, ex-Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider exclusively last month, before it was reported in The Mail on 13 March that a new 65,000 seater is now in the works.
Despite St James’ Park being one of the most historic stadiums in the country, it has been deemed “no longer fit for purpose” in its current state, and having struggled in the past to remain compliant with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) a new stadium will help Newcastle close the financial gap to bigger clubs in the league.
There had been concerns that plans for a new stadium would stop St James’ Park from hosting games during Euro 2028, but an update has been provided by The Mail.
Newcastle stadium plans won’t affect Euro 2028
Newcastle will host matches at the 2028 European Championships, with their new stadium plans not impacting St James’ Park’s status as a host stadium.
A new build on Leazes Park could have overlapped the current site, which had led to doubts on the ability to host matches in the North East, but the plan now is to push further into the park, meaning they will not impact the current ground.
An expansion of St James’ Park had also been considered, work for which also would have been an issue for hosting Euros games, but those have been paused for now.
Some changes to the media and stadium perimeters will need to be made, in order to satisfy UEFA’s requirements for hosting stadiums, but those will not be an issue.
Eddie Howe could be in charge of England during Euro 2028
Football Insider Verdict
Thomas Tuchel took over from Gareth Southgate, following the culmination of Euro 2024.
The German manager signed an 18-month contract that is set to expire after next year’s World Cup.
Despite having just taken charge of his first match, a 2-0 win over Albania, the conversation of who will succeed the former Chelsea boss has already begun.
| Eddie Howe managerial career | Time in charge | Win percentage |
| Bournemouth | 2008-2011 | 50.00% |
| Burnley | 2011-2012 | 39.08% |
| Bournemouth | 2012-2020 | 40.17% |
| Newcastle | 2021-Present | 50.31% |
The main name right now, is Eddie Howe, fresh off winning Newcastle their first major trophy in 70-years, the former Bournemouth manager is considered as a prime candidate to take over.
Should he do so, his first tournament in charge of the Three Lions would be Euro 2028, whilst England would most likely play predominantly at Wembley, there is a world in which Howe returns to St James’ Park as the manager of the national team.