FIFA confirms venues for the first Women’s Champions Cup 2026

A historic tournament for women’s football

FIFA has officially announced the venues for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, a groundbreaking competition that will bring together the top continental champions in women’s club football to crown the first intercontinental women’s club champion in history.

The decisive phase of the tournament will take place in London, from Wednesday, January 28 to Sunday, February 1, 2026, reinforcing the English capital’s status as one of the global hubs of women’s football.

Brentford Stadium to host the semifinals

The modern Brentford Stadium, located in West London, will host the two semifinal matches, scheduled for Wednesday, January 28. These matches will determine the two clubs that advance to the championship final.

Renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and its commitment to supporting the growth of women’s football, Brentford Stadium provides an ideal setting for high-level international competition.

Arsenal Stadium to stage the final and third-place match

Arsenal Stadium, home to both the men’s and women’s teams of the North London club, will host the third-place match and the grand final on Sunday, February 1.

Selecting Arsenal Stadium underscores the club’s leadership in advancing women’s football and offers a historic backdrop for a tournament designed to mark a new era in global women’s club competition.

The teams competing for global glory

The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026 will feature the reigning continental champions, including:

• Arsenal (England) – UEFA Women’s Champions League winners

• Gotham FC (United States) – Concacaf champions

• Corinthians (Brazil) – CONMEBOL champions

They will be joined by the winner of Round 2, to be played on December 14 in Morocco, where Wuhan Jiangda (China) will face ASFAR (Morocco). The winner will advance to face Arsenal in the semifinals.

A major step forward for women’s club football

This tournament represents a new cornerstone in the global women’s football structure, offering elite club competition during years when the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup is not held.

Through this initiative, FIFA aims to increase visibility for women’s club football, strengthen intercontinental competition, and provide players with a world-class platform to showcase their talent.

Ticket information and global anticipation

FIFA confirmed that fans eager to attend this historic event can register their interest via FIFA.com, with strong demand expected for a tournament that is poised to become a landmark in women’s football.