Hampden Park will host six games, with supporters set to be treated to group games and latter stages matches after the UK and Ireland secured the right to stage the tournament.
19:48, 15 Jan 2026Updated 19:50, 15 Jan 2026
New legislation has been approved to protect Scots football fans from ticket touts during Euro 2028.
Hampden Park will host six games, with supporters set to be treated to group games and latter stages matches after the UK and Ireland secured the right to stage the tournament. Now, the Scottish Parliament has revealed they have approved government legislation which will aim to ensure the competition is "fair and affordable".
The 'UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill' aims to safeguard against touts. The Government hopes the move will prevent Euro 2028 tickets being sold above face value or for profit in Scotland.
It is part of a package of measures aiming to make sure tickets are sold fairly and accessibly. Meanwhile, UEFA has announced that more than 40% of tickets sold for the tournament will be in the lowest price categories and that there will be no surge or dynamic pricing.
Tickets will be allocated through a ballot and an official UEFA resale platform will allow them to be resold only at face value to avoid touts. Resale outside the official platform will not be authorised.
Minister for Business Richard Lochhead said: “Scotland is the perfect stage to host three of the world’s top sporting events over the next three years – the Commonwealth Games 2026, the Tour de France Grand Depart 2027 and the UEFA EURO 2028 – bringing real and lasting benefits — from supporting jobs and local businesses to showcasing Scotland to millions of people around the world.
“The passage of this Bill confirms that Scotland is ready to co-host EURO 2028 in a way that is fair for supporters and businesses. This Bill put fans first, with strong protections against ticket touting and measures to tackle ambush marketing, so supporters can enjoy this once-in-a-generation event on equal terms.”
Euro 2028 will be the largest sporting event ever hosted by UK and Ireland and Scotland is set for a massive £270m boost as a result. The eagerly anticipated match schedule will see matches in nine stadia across eight host cities.
Of the 51 games across 31 days, Glasgow will host six at Hampden between June 10th and July 1st 2028. Four group games will be played at the national stadium, as will a last sixteen fixture and one quarter final.
It is the second time Glasgow will have acted as a host city for the tournament. Wembley will host the final and the football extravaganza will start at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff.
The draw has not been made and Scotland’s fans will be hoping to see their heroes play at Hampden.
Executive Director of Supporters Direct Scotland Alan Russell said: "As supporters of our national game, and football in general, we welcome this Bill which we hope will keep tickets affordable and accessible to all. By banning the unauthorised sale of tickets for more than face value, UEFA have sent a clear signal that football is for the fans, and that profiteering by ticket touts is not welcome here.
"We're looking forward to another fantastic tournament, with Hampden packed to the rafters with real fans, and can't wait to follow Scotland all the way to the final!"
Provisions in the Bill will also aim to protect commercial rights by preventing unauthorised street trading and advertising in event zones and give Police Scotland and Glasgow City Council the powers they need to enforce rules fairly.