Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Shakhtar eye Stamford Bridge for Champions League home games
Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk want to bring their Champions League matches to Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.
Shakhtar Donetsk
team
Club
Shakhtar Donetsk
Venue
Stamford Bridge
Capacity
40,000
Reason
Unable to use Donbas Arena since 2014
What happened. Shakhtar Donetsk want to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season, with negotiations ongoing.
- Shakhtar have played European home games in Germany, Slovenia and Poland.
- Fulham's Craven Cottage and Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium were also considered.
- Move aims to connect with Ukrainian community in London.
Chelsea's stadium availability follows their 10th-place finish, but no deal is confirmed yet.
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