# Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League at Stamford Bridge > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shakhtar-donetsk-champions-league-hosting-in-london > Updated: 2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 3. Shakhtar Donetsk has reached an agreement to host its UEFA Champions League home matches at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge stadium for the 2026/27 season. The arrangement, which remains subject to regulatory approval from UEFA, will allow the Ukrainian club to host at least four home games during the competition's league phase. Due to the ongoing Russian military invasion and security concerns, Shakhtar has been unable to use its Donbas Arena since 2014. While the club has previously hosted European fixtures in countries such as Poland, Germany, and Slovenia, the move to London is intended to connect with the significant Ukrainian population in the United Kingdom. Chelsea, which did not qualify for European competition this season, will assist with matchday logistics to ensure safety and smooth operations for the Ukrainian side and its supporters. Shakhtar described the move to the historic London venue as a “special opportunity” and expressed gratitude to Chelsea for their support. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge Shakhtar Donetsk will play its 2026/27 Champions League home matches at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge due to security concerns in Ukraine. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benoit-badiashile-joins-napoli-on-loan-from-chelsea ### 2026-08-14: Shakhtar Donetsk negotiates use of Stamford Bridge for Champions League Shakhtar Donetsk is negotiating to host Champions League matches at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, seeking a stable European base due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shakhtar-donetsk-seeks-to-host-champions-league-matches-at-stamford-bridge ### 2026-07-26: Shakhtar Donetsk to host Champions League matches in London as Arsenal chase Bruno Guimarães Shakhtar Donetsk will host its 2026/27 Champions League home games in London, while Arsenal prepare a £70 m bid for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shakhtar-donetsk-to-host-champions-league-matches-in-london-as-arsenal-chase-bruno-guimares --- Cite as: Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League at Stamford Bridge. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/shakhtar-donetsk-champions-league-hosting-in-london