UEFA Champions League comes to London
Friday, August 21, 2026
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The Ukrainian champions have chosen their home venue for European competition
Subject to regulatory approvals, Shakhtar will play their home matches in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase at Stamford Bridge in London, UK. The management of the Donetsk club and Chelsea FC, the stadium’s owner, have reached an agreement.
FC Shakhtar statement:
– Playing our home Champions League matches at Stamford Bridge is a special opportunity for Shakhtar. We are grateful to Chelsea Football Club for the opportunity to host our games at this special venue. Stamford Bridge is one of the most famous stadiums in world football, with an incredible history and atmosphere. We are convinced that Shakhtar’s matches in London will provide unforgettable emotions for Ukrainian and English fans.
Chelsea FC statement:
– FC Shakhtar have played in countries across Europe and we look forward to welcoming them to London for their Champions League campaign this year. We will be working with the Shakhtar team closely over the coming weeks to ensure that matchdays run safely and smoothly for their team and supporters.
Information on when tickets for Shakhtar’s matches at Stamford Bridge will go on sale will be available soon.
We look forward to welcoming all fans to Shakhtar’s UEFA Champions League home matches in London!
Background
Stamford Bridge is one of England’s most famous stadiums, having first opened in 1877. The ground underwent major redevelopment in the 1970s–2000s: it took on its current appearance after work on the West Stand was completed in 2001. The stadium is located in Fulham, West London, and has been the home of Chelsea FC since 1905 – for more than 120 years. The stadium currently has a capacity of 40,022.
FC Shakhtar statement:
– Playing our home Champions League matches at Stamford Bridge is a special opportunity for Shakhtar. We are grateful to Chelsea Football Club for the opportunity to host our games at this special venue. Stamford Bridge is one of the most famous stadiums in world football, with an incredible history and atmosphere. We are convinced that Shakhtar’s matches in London will provide unforgettable emotions for Ukrainian and English fans.
Chelsea FC statement:
– FC Shakhtar have played in countries across Europe and we look forward to welcoming them to London for their Champions League campaign this year. We will be working with the Shakhtar team closely over the coming weeks to ensure that matchdays run safely and smoothly for their team and supporters.
Information on when tickets for Shakhtar’s matches at Stamford Bridge will go on sale will be available soon.
We look forward to welcoming all fans to Shakhtar’s UEFA Champions League home matches in London!
Background
Stamford Bridge is one of England’s most famous stadiums, having first opened in 1877. The ground underwent major redevelopment in the 1970s–2000s: it took on its current appearance after work on the West Stand was completed in 2001. The stadium is located in Fulham, West London, and has been the home of Chelsea FC since 1905 – for more than 120 years. The stadium currently has a capacity of 40,022.