The Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk has been unable to play matches in its home city since the Russian incursion into Ukraine in 2014. Following the initial conflict, the team relocated to various temporary home grounds within the eastern region of Ukraine. For European competitions and international fixtures, the club has had to host matches in other countries. For the 2026/27 season, Shakhtar Donetsk is based at Stamford Bridge, the home stadium of English club Chelsea.
This Ukrainian soccer team hasn’t been able to play at home since 2014 | CNN
Displaced by conflict for over a decade, the Ukrainian club now plays its European fixtures at Chelsea.
October 16, 2026
