Northern Ireland’s withdrawal from hosting Euro 2028 was triggered by the UK government's decision not to fund the redevelopment of Belfast’s Casement Park. Reasons cited were the cost, which increased from £77 million to £400 million, and timeline constraints (limited time to actually build the stadium). But what does not hosting a prestigious event mean for a country like Northern Ireland?
value co-creation and sports stadia
Sports events and the European Accessibility Act
The European Accessibility Act is a landmark legislative framework designed to create unified accessibility standards across EU member states. While the legislation focuses heavily on digital products, telecommunications, banking, and e-commerce, its reach extends deeply into live experiences, including sports events and sports venues.



