Earlier in the year, it was revealed that the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup would take place in London, and with the matches kicking off soon, it’s now been confirmed where the games will take place.
Taking place over two separate days, the first round of games will be held at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, with the final day’s matches at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. Arsenal will also be the only English team to compete in the tournament , thanks to their thrilling Champions League final win over Barcelona last season.
How will the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup work?
Four teams will be playing at the stage of the competition that lands in London next year, which will be made up of two semi-final matches, a third-place playoff, and a final. These games are made up of the teams that were champions of their continent.
The semi-finals will both take place at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday, January 28, with the first game kicking off at 12:30 and the second at 6pm. Three days later on Sunday, February 1, the action moves to the Emirates Stadium in North London, with the third place playoff at 2:45pm, and the final commencing at 6pm. Throughout the competition, the grounds will be referred to as the Brentford Stadium and the Arsenal Stadium.
Who is playing in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup?
Those competing in this tournament have all been champions of their continental confederation. As mentioned, Arsenal will represent Europe in the competition, having won the 2024–2025 Champions League, ensuring automatic qualification. They’ll face Brazilian side, Corinthians, who also qualified by winning the 2025 Copa Libertadores Femenina, with this tie kicking off in the later slot at Brentford’s stadium.
US side Gotham FC are also playing in the tournament thanks to their victory in the 2024–25 CONCACAF W Champions Cup, and will feature in the earlier slot on the opening day. They’ll have to wait a little longer to discover their opponent, though, with Chinese team Wuhan Jianghan University F.C. facing Moroccan side AS FAR to see who reaches the final semi-final spot.
Speaking on the news, Richard Garlick, CEO of Arsenal Football Club, said: “Following our historic UEFA Women’s Champions League win in May, we’re proud that we will be competing on the global stage in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
“We’re thrilled that the third-place match and final will be played at Arsenal Stadium, as we continue to pioneer and drive growth in the women’s game with our supporters. We look forward to delivering a memorable event for our community in North London and supporters of the game all over the world.”
The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup commences with both semi-finals on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with the third place playoff and the final taking place on Sunday, February 1, 2026.