It became known where Shakhtar Donetsk will play home matches of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League season 2023/24. According to the Pitmen's official website, the team will play the European Cup home matches in the German city of Hamburg at the local Volksparkstadion stadium.. The Donetsk club reached an agreement with the German team, and UEFA gave permission for this. The Volksparkstadion, a stadium in the Barenfeld district in the west of Hamburg, is the home ground of the FC Hamburg, which currently play in the second Bundesliga.. Stadium capacity - 51,500 spectators for international matches (57,000 for Bundesliga matches due to standing places).

It was at the Volksparkstadion that the first ever Europa League final was held in 2010, as well as the fight for the world title in boxing between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye in 2011. Volksparkstadion set to host Euro 2024 matches in Germany. It should be noted that last season the Pitmen played home matches of the Champions League in Warsaw at the Polish Army Stadium.. Recall that Shakhtar, as the champion of Ukraine, automatically entered the group stage of the Champions League-2023/24. The Donetsk club will recognize its rivals in the main draw of the main European Cup during the draw on August 31.