Arsenal will have some home advantage as London has been announced as host for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in the new year.
The semi-finals, third-place match and final will be played at a venue in the capital – still to be announced – from 28 January to 1 February 2026.
Arsenal are Europe’s representatives as current UWCL holders and await results of play-offs that will determine their semi-final opponents.
Wuhan Jiangda (Asia) host Auckland United (Oceania) in the first play-off, the as yet undecided African Champions League winners having a bye to the next round.
NJ/NY Gotham have booked their place in the other half of the semi-finals, to be joined by whichever side wins the Copa Libertadores.
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