Overview
- Shakhtar confirmed late June that it is negotiating with several venues in the United Kingdom and Germany and that Brentford’s 17,000‑seat Gtech Community Stadium has emerged as a leading contender.
- No formal agreement has been reached and club spokespeople say talks remain exploratory while multiple stakeholders must sign off before any home matches are scheduled.
- BBC and other reports say UEFA would not object to games at the Gtech provided local authorities grant permission and safety and policing plans meet requirements.
- The Gtech meets UEFA infrastructure rules, has midweek availability and a track record of hosting rented events, but organisers must still resolve matchday policing, fixture clashes with Brentford’s domestic season and local permits.
- Shakhtar has staged European home fixtures at neutral venues since 2014 and securing a host before the Champions League group stage begins in September is crucial for the club’s sporting planning, finances and its displaced supporters.