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Sarah Hilley & Peter A Walker

Hampden could get £14 million upgrade if Euro 2028 bid pays off

Hampden Park could be in line for £14m revamp, as Glasgow gears up to potentially host six UEFA Euro 2028 matches.

If the UK and Ireland win a joint bid to hold the championship, Glasgow would be a host city. Councillors have agreed to back the delivery with £7.5m if this is successful.

A official told councillors at a city administration committee meeting that as much as £14m could be spent on work at the stadium.

Councillor Annette Christie said: “Some of the things we are looking at are significant investment in Hampden itself to make it a more attractive venue to help with bringing future events to the city.”

The plans would include a fanzone and football village during the tournament.

Glasgow Life's head of sport Billy Garrett said the total UEFA host city budget for Glasgow would be about £24m, with the UK and Scottish Governments, Scottish Football Association and UEFA due to meet 75% of that amount.

Commenting on how successful Glasgow is about building a legacy from major events, he said: “It has never been about the circus coming to town and moving on.”

He noted the Commonwealth Games, which saw a 400% increase in young people joining Glasgow sports clubs after the event, adding: “We are able in this city to generate real legacy in the city.”

It is estimated the Euros could deliver £152m of Gross Value Added benefit to the Scottish economy, according to a council paper which was presented at the committee.

Final bid are to be submitted on 12 April next year, with hosts to be announced by UEFA in September 2023.

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