FC Shakhtar Donetsk to play dwelling Champions League video games at Stamford Bridge for the 26/27 season | Information | Official Web site

Subject to regulatory approvals, FC Shakhtar will play their dwelling matches of the UEFA Champions League league part at Stamford Bridge for the 2026/27 season.

Given Chelsea FC’s disappointing 2025/26 season and failure to qualify for European soccer, the membership is happy to offer FC Shakhtar with the chance to play in London – the United Kingdom’s capital – for his or her Champions League marketing campaign. Shakhtar have performed in cities throughout Europe, together with Hamburg in Germany and Warsaw in Poland. This coming season, FC Shakhtar will play in London at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea Football Club at Stamford Bridge stated: ‘FC Shakhtar have performed in international locations throughout Europe and we stay up for welcoming them to London for his or her Champions League marketing campaign this 12 months.

‘We can be working with the Shakhtar group carefully over the approaching weeks to make sure that matchdays run safely and easily for his or her group and supporters.’

FC Shakhtar stated: ‘Playing our Champions League dwelling matches at Stamford Bridge is a particular alternative for Shakhtar. We are grateful to Chelsea Football Club for the chance to host our video games at this particular venue. Stamford Bridge is likely one of the most well-known stadiums in world soccer, with an unimaginable historical past and ambiance. We are satisfied that Shakhtar’s matches in London will present unforgettable feelings for Ukrainian and English followers.’