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Brentford eyes hosting Shakhtar's Champions League matches next season

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:14 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Brentford eyes hosting Shakhtar's Champions League matches next season
Summary

Brentford is negotiating with Shakhtar Donetsk to host their Champions League matches at the Gtech Community Stadium for the 2026-27 season. Due to ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Shakhtar has played its European matches away from home, with prior venues being in Slovenia and Poland. A club official indicated that negotiations are taking place with various venues in the UK and Germany. Brentford's stadium meets UEFA regulations for hosting Champions League fixtures and would require local authority approval. The outcome of these discussions will be revealed soon.

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Key Details
  • •Brentford hosts matches at the Gtech Community Stadium since 2020.
  • •Shakhtar will enter the league phase of the Champions League directly.
  • •They previously played home matches in Slovenia and Poland.
  • •Discussions about hosting are ongoing with multiple venue options considered.
  • •Brentford's stadium meets UEFA's hosting requirements.
Latest Updates
  • 1:14 PMBBC Sport — Brentford in talks to hold Shakhtar's Champions League matches
What they're saying
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Brentford could play host to Champions League matches next season, despite not qualifying for the competition

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