Euro 2028 in Birmingham 2028 in Birmingham: weekend guide and things to do

9 June to 9 July 2028 · ProvisionalBirmingham, United Kingdom

Euro 2028 in Birmingham means days in Birmingham with a match or session and plenty of time either side. This guide covers rest days, evenings, family outings and rainy-day backups.

Tours in Birmingham Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

UEFA confirms the match schedule after the draw. Book cancellable rooms early.

Airport to Villa Park

Birmingham airport (BHX) is 10 minutes by train from New Street and next to the NEC.

Trains to Witton station.

Public transport directions to Villa Park

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	New Street station area	Chain hotels.
Mid-range	Brindleyplace	Canal-side bars.
Splurge	Colmore Row	Grand Victorian hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Premier Inn Birmingham City Centre (New Street)
Mid-range: Hotel Indigo Birmingham
Splurge: The Grand Hotel Birmingham

Links search the nights from 8 June to 10 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual match weekend schedule for 9 June to 9 July 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayCadbury World Half day · Family · Indoor
Chocolate factory experience.
EatDigbeth Dining Club Street food
FreeBirmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayWarwick Castle Full day · Family
30 minutes by train.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Easy outingPeaky Blinders tour Half day · Nightlife
Real locations.
EatOriginal Patty Men Burgers

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickStratford-upon-Avon Full day
Shakespeare's town.
FreeLibrary of Birmingham rooftop.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupCadbury World.
Rain or heat backupThinktank.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

After darkBroad Street and Digbeth.
EatBalti Triangle Birmingham's balti curries

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Indoor

Cadbury World

Chocolate factory experience.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Warwick Castle

30 minutes by train.

See times and prices

National Sea Life Centre.
Thinktank science museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Half day · Nightlife

Peaky Blinders tour

Real locations.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Warwick Castle

30 minutes by train.

See times and prices

Full day

Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's town.

See times and prices

After dark

Broad Street and Digbeth.

4 tours worth booking for Euro 2028 in Birmingham

Tour	Length	Good for
Cadbury World	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Peaky Blinders tour	Half day	Night owls
Warwick Castle	Full day	Families
Stratford-upon-Avon	Full day	Everyone

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Balti Triangle Birmingham's balti curries
Digbeth Dining Club Street food
Original Patty Men Burgers

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Cadbury World

Chocolate factory experience.

See times and prices

Cadbury World.
Thinktank.

Getting around on event days

Trains from New Street; Edgbaston is a short bus ride; Villa Park via Witton station.
Tap in with a contactless card on buses, trams and most urban trains.
Book long-distance trains early on the operator app or Trainline: walk-up fares are expensive.
Uber works in most UK cities; local black cabs are metered.

Day trips from Birmingham

Warwick: 30 minutes
Stratford: 50 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Euro 2028 in Birmingham.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Euro 2028 in Birmingham 2028?

The next edition is 9 June to 9 July 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Villa Park?

Birmingham airport (BHX) is 10 minutes by train from New Street and next to the NEC. Trains to Witton station.

Where should I stay for Euro 2028 in Birmingham?

For most visitors the best base is Brindleyplace: Canal-side bars.

What can we do between sessions at Euro 2028 in Birmingham?

Good short outings in Birmingham include Cadbury World, Peaky Blinders tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Euro 2028 in Birmingham?

Family-friendly picks: Cadbury World, Warwick Castle. National Sea Life Centre.

How far is Villa Park from Birmingham centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. Trains to Witton station.

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