Shakhtar Donetsk to open Stamford Bridge Champions League run against AEK Athens
Shakhtar's first of four scheduled home fixtures in London offers UK-based Ukrainian supporters a chance to gather around the club.
Shakhtar Donetsk are scheduled to face AEK Athens at London's Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 20:00 BST, opening a four-match Champions League home schedule that gives Ukrainian supporters in the UK a place to gather around the club.
Shakhtar's Stamford Bridge fixtures
Sporting CP, Fenerbahçe and Real Madrid are the other scheduled opponents at Stamford Bridge. Yahoo Sports reports that Chelsea is handling event logistics while Shakhtar handles ticketing.
BBC Sport reports that UK-based Shakhtar supporters see the London fixtures as an opportunity to reconnect with their community. Supporters described to the BBC the emotional importance of following the club abroad.
Sources and context
- Champions League: How Ukrainians are uniting behind Shakhtar Donetsk in London - at new Stamford Bridge homeBBC Sport
- Stamford Bridge hosting Shakhtar’s Champions League matches, starting tonightYahoo Sports
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