FC Shakhtar will play its Champions League matches in Warsaw

FC Shakhtar will play its Champions League matches in Warsaw

FC Shakhtar has signed a stadium lease agreement with Legia Warsaw for UEFA Champions League group stage matches and the Ukrainian club will play their home games in the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage at the Stadion Wojska Polskiego in Warsaw

The schedule of matches will be available after the UCL group stage draw that will be held on August 25. Shakhtar will conduct ticket sales. According to the club agreement, those having a season pass for Legia’s matches in the 2022/23 season, will be able to exercise their priority right to purchase tickets for the Champions League fixtures. In addition, 5 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Legia Foundation which has been involved in structured aid to those affected by the war since the beginning of the conflict.

Regarding the current situation, Ukrainian stadiums cannot host international matches at the moment due to the hostilities unleashed by Russia in the territory of Ukrain.

“To our great regret, Shakhtar cannot yet host its home games within European competitions in Ukraine, so we decided to play the Champions League group stage matches in Warsaw. I want to thank the management of Legia for the fact that the club has met our needs and provided their stadium. We really hope for the support of Shakhtar and Legia fans, the Poles and Ukrainians currently residing in Warsaw and other cities. We believe that the excellent conditions provided by Legia and the incredible atmosphere created by fans at the stadium will help Shakhtar perform successfully in this Champions League edition.”

Sergei Palkin, FC Shakhtar CEO

“Legia Stadium is first and foremost the home of our team. Since the outbreak of the war, our club and the Legia Foundation have been involved in helping refugees, football clubs from Ukraine, and in cooperation with Shakhtar we have jointly supported internal migrants. In the coming months, Legia Stadium will also be the venue for Shakhtar’s Champions League matches.  Our responsibility will be focused on the preparation of the facility and match day support.”

Marcin Herra, Legia Warsaw CEO: 

Stadion Wojska Polskiego (or the Marshall Józef Piłsudski’s Municipal Stadium) in Warsaw was reconstructed in 2010. Presently, it can accommodate about 30,000 spectators. The facility has over 2,300 VIP seats, a two-level garage under the stands and public Wi-Fi throughout the stands.