London To Host Inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Final Showdown

The capital is set to be the epicentre of women’s club football next year, as Arsenal Stadium and Brentford Stadium have been confirmed as the venues for the decisive stages of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™.

From Wednesday, 28 January to Sunday, 1 February 2026, these two iconic grounds will host the semi-finals, third-place play-off, and the grand final, crowning the first-ever women’s intercontinental club champions.

This groundbreaking tournament will see continental champions from around the globe compete for ultimate supremacy. Arsenal (England), Gotham FC (United States), and Corinthians (Brazil) have already secured their places, with the final spot to be decided on Sunday, 14 December, when Wuhan Jiangda of China PR face Morocco’s AS FAR in a crucial Round 2 encounter.

Jill Ellis, FIFA’s Chief Football Officer, highlighted London’s growing prominence in women’s football: “London has emerged as a global hotspot for women’s football. The unwavering passion of the fans, the substantial investment in the sport and the remarkable success of England’s Lionesses have fostered an environment in which the women’s game is thriving more than ever before.”

Brentford Stadium will kick off the action by hosting the semi-final clashes on Wednesday, 28 January. Jon Varney, Brentford’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed his delight: “This tournament is a fantastic opportunity to watch world-class women’s club sides in action, and we’re delighted to be hosting the semi-finals at our stadium.”

The tournament will culminate at Arsenal Stadium on Sunday, 1 February, with the third-place play-off and the final. Richard Garlick, Arsenal’s Chief Executive Officer, added: “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.”