Real Madrid in London: Stamford Bridge Almost Four Times Cheaper Than the Emirates
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Real Madrid’s final two away games in the Champions League league phase are both in London.
Los Blancos head to Arsenal for a massive showdown on Wednesday, December 9 and then finish out their campaign when they play Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
Shakhtar Donetsk are playing their Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge this season due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
As 15-time winners of the Champions League and with a star-studded squad, led by Jose Mourinho again, demand to see Real Madrid is immense.
If you are in London and are desperate to see Real Madrid in action, the resale market tells a very different story for these two matches.
Real Madrid in London: Key Takeaways
- Arsenal vs Real Madrid at the Emirates on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 starts from £379 on SeatPick.
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 starts from £100.
- The average Emirates listing is £1,133, against £359 at Stamford Bridge.
- Arsenal vs Real Madrid is the most expensive Champions League game left to play in the UK this season.
- The Stamford Bridge game is the cheapest way to see Real Madrid in the rest of the league phase, the Bernabéu included.
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Real Madrid at Arsenal: A Glamour Fixture
Any time Real Madrid pay a visit to one of England’s biggest teams is an event in and of itself.
Last time Real Madrid played at Arsenal they were the victim of a Declan Rice free-kick double and came away defeated.
This time, Jose Mourinho will pit his side against the English champions and finalists of the last Champions League final.
A truly iconic battle and one where ticket prices align with the pre-match hype.
The cheapest seat for Arsenal vs Real Madrid currently starts at £379. The average listing is £1,133 and the most expensive ticket on the market is £8,121.
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That makes it the priciest Champions League game still to come in the UK this season, by some distance. The next most expensive entry point at the Emirates Stadium is Arsenal’s home game against Borussia Dortmund on November 24, which starts from £138.
It is also more expensive than Barcelona vs Manchester City at the Camp Nou, which starts from £299. Real Madrid’s visit is very much up there with the biggest nights anywhere in Europe this winter.
The Real Madrid effect is clear when you put it next to Arsenal’s other home games. Tickets for Sabah in January start from £100, so Los Blancos almost quadruple the entry price.
| Date | Match and Venue | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund, Emirates Stadium | £138 |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Arsenal vs Real Madrid, Emirates Stadium | £379 |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Arsenal vs Sabah FC, Emirates Stadium | £100 |
The away end at the Emirates sits in the lower tier corner between the Clock End and the East Stand. If you want to check the views before buying, the Emirates Stadium seating plan shows every block.
Shakhtar vs Real Madrid: The Cheaper Option to See Los Blancos in London
If though you are on a budget and are desperate to see Real Madrid in London, then waiting seven weeks is the way to go.
Tickets to see Real Madrid play Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge are much cheaper than the match at the Emirates.
The cheapest seat starts at £100, just over a quarter of the Emirates price. The average listing is £359, less than a third of the £1,133 average for Arsenal, and the maximum ticket price tops out at £2,321.
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There are obvious reasons for this, not least that Shakhtar Donetsk are not playing in front of their own fans.
Real Madrid still add a premium in west London, albeit a far smaller one. Shakhtar’s other remaining game at Stamford Bridge, against Fenerbahçe on November 25, starts from £75, so Los Blancos only add £25 to the entry price.
Compare that with the Emirates, where Real Madrid push the starting price up by £241 on the Dortmund game. Stamford Bridge is a home venue for neither side, and the prices reflect it.
This is also the final game of the Champions League league phase and, by then, Shakhtar Donetsk may even be out of contention to reach the play-offs.
Similarly this could be a crucial game for Real Madrid or one they can rest their key players for, which will also dictate the ticket prices in the lead-up to kick-off.
Cheaper Than the Bernabéu: Real Madrid’s Remaining Champions League Ticket Prices
Perhaps the most surprising number is how Stamford Bridge compares with Real Madrid’s own ground. The £100 entry point in London is cheaper than either of Real Madrid’s remaining home games in the league phase.
PSV Eindhoven at the Bernabéu starts from £116 and LASK starts from £108. Add flights and a hotel in Madrid, and the January trip to west London is the cheapest way to see Mourinho’s side between now and the knockout rounds.
| Date | Match and Venue | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Real Madrid vs PSV Eindhoven, Santiago Bernabéu | £116 |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Arsenal vs Real Madrid, Emirates Stadium | £379 |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Real Madrid vs LASK, Santiago Bernabéu | £108 |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Shakhtar Donetsk vs Real Madrid, Stamford Bridge | £100 |
Arsenal vs Real Madrid or Shakhtar vs Real Madrid: Price Comparison
Side by side, the gap between the two London games is stark at every price point.
| Price | Arsenal vs Real Madrid (Emirates) | Shakhtar vs Real Madrid (Stamford Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £379 | £100 |
| Average price | £1,133 | £359 |
| Most expensive | £8,121 | £2,321 |
Interestingly, Arsenal host Sabah at the Emirates on the same night Shakhtar face Real Madrid. Both games start from £100, so on January 27 seeing Real Madrid costs no more than seeing Sabah.
It is worth remembering that Stamford Bridge is Chelsea’s ground, not Shakhtar’s. Chelsea members and season ticket holders were offered a bundle covering all four Shakhtar home games, so plenty of the crowd will be neutrals and Londoners rather than Ukrainian fans.
Before you buy, have a look at the Stamford Bridge seating plan to see where the away section usually sits in the Shed End.
Real Madrid in London 2026/27: FAQs
When do Real Madrid play in London this season?
Real Madrid play Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, then face Shakhtar Donetsk at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, January 27, 2027. Both are Champions League league phase games.
Why are Shakhtar Donetsk playing at Stamford Bridge?
Shakhtar have not been able to play in Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022. They agreed a deal with Chelsea to stage their four Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge this season.
How much are Arsenal vs Real Madrid tickets?
Resale tickets on SeatPick start from £379, with an average listing of £1,133. It is the most expensive Champions League match left to play in the UK this season.
What is the cheapest way to see Real Madrid in London?
Shakhtar vs Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge, which starts from £100. That is cheaper than Arsenal vs Real Madrid and cheaper than Real Madrid’s remaining home games at the Bernabéu.
All prices are based on resale listings on SeatPick as of November 4, 2026. Prices and availability can change, particularly once more games have been played in the league phase.
