FC Shakhtar, subject to obtaining the necessary permits, will play its home matches in the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season at Stamford Bridge in London, UNN reports.
Details
As reported by the club, subject to obtaining the necessary permits from regulatory authorities, Shakhtar will play its home matches in the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season at Stamford Bridge in London (United Kingdom). The agreement was reached by the management of the Donetsk club and the management of FC Chelsea, which owns the stadium.
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 matches at this special stadium. 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 give Ukrainian and English fans unforgettable emotions
FC Chelsea said that Shakhtar had played in various countries across Europe, and that they were looking forward to the opportunity to welcome the team to London during its Champions League campaign this year. In the coming weeks, we will work closely with the Shakhtar team to create safe and appropriate conditions for the matches for the team and its fans.
Background
Stamford Bridge is one of England's most famous stadiums, opened in 1877. The stadium underwent extensive reconstruction in the 1970s–2000s and took on its modern appearance after work on the West Stand was completed in 2001. The stadium is located in Fulham, West London, and has been the home ground of FC Chelsea since 1905—already for more than 120 years. Today, it seats 40,022 spectators.