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Brentford Talks Hosting Shakhtar’s War-Displaced CL Matches

6/27/2026

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Brentford FC is negotiating with Shakhtar Donetsk to host its Champions League matches at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Shakhtar entered the competition after Paris Saint-Germain qualified as domestic champions.
Ukraine’s war has forced Shakhtar to play home games abroad, including Ljubljana and Krakow.
The Gtech Stadium meets UEFA standards but still needs local authority approval.
Brentford rents the venue for other events to generate revenue.

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Brentford FC is negotiating with Shakhtar Donetsk to host its Champions League matches at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Shakhtar entered the competition after Paris Saint-Germain qualified as domestic champions.
Ukraine’s war has forced Shakhtar to play home games abroad, including Ljubljana and Krakow.
The Gtech Stadium meets UEFA standards but still needs local authority approval.
Brentford rents the venue for other events to generate revenue.