Written questions

Euro 2028

Lords · Question HL628 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Kennedy of Cradley

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the benefit to the UK economy of co-hosting the 2028 UEFA European Football Championship.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Twycross, 17 Jun 2026

Following an independent assessment, co-hosting UEFA EURO 2028 is predicted to deliver £3.2 billion of socio-economic benefits across the UK - creating jobs, driving regional growth, and bringing a surge of international visitors whose spending will boost...