# Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League games in London

- Topic: football
- Source: FourFourTwo
- Published: 2026-07-27
- Original: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/competition/why-this-european-club-will-be-playing-champions-league-games-in-london
- Language: en
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Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk will play their home Champions League fixtures in London due to UEFA's conditions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The club has approached Chelsea, Fulham, and Brentford about using their stadiums. Shakhtar will pay a fee to the chosen club.

## Key takeaways

- Shakhtar Donetsk will play their home Champions League games in London.
- The club has approached Chelsea, Fulham, and Brentford about using their stadiums.
- Shakhtar will pay a fee to the chosen club for hosting their games.

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