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Shakhtar to host 2026/27 Champions League at Stamford Bridge

8/21/2026

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Summary

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Shakhtar Donetsk will host its 2026/27 Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge in London.
The arrangement requires approval from UEFA and local authorities before matches can proceed.
Chelsea FC, which finished 10th and missed European qualification, will serve as the venue host.
Shakhtar have been unable to use Donbas Arena since 2014 because of the war.

History

Historical Context

After artillery damaged Donbas Arena in August 2014 amid the pro-Russian unrest, Shakhtar Donetsk moved its home games to Lviv’s 34,915-seat Arena Lviv, where it staged 12 Premier League matches that season. The club now plans to host 2026/27 Champions League fixtures at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, subject to UEFA and London authority approval.

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Story summary

Shakhtar Donetsk will host its 2026/27 Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge in London.
The arrangement requires approval from UEFA and local authorities before matches can proceed.
Chelsea FC, which finished 10th and missed European qualification, will serve as the venue host.
Shakhtar have been unable to use Donbas Arena since 2014 because of the war.

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