Arsenal Defend Champions League Title at Intimate Meadow Park

As of October 7th, 2025, Arsenal are set to begin their defense of the UEFA Women's Champions League title they won the previous year. However, the Gunners will not be playing their opening match at their usual home ground of the 60,000-seat Emirates Stadium. Instead, the team will host their European clash at the much more intimate Meadow Park, which has a maximum capacity of just 4,500 spectators.

Meadow Park holds significant historical importance for Arsenal. It was at this very stadium that the club secured their first-ever Champions League trophy, holding Umea of Sweden to a goalless draw to win the two-legged final 1-0 on aggregate. Now, the Gunners will look to begin another mighty European campaign in the same humble surroundings where they achieved continental glory.

While the team may be accustomed to the grand stage of the Emirates, the smaller confines of Meadow Park could provide a unique atmosphere as Arsenal embark on their title defense. The club's supporters will no doubt be eager to witness the start of what they hope will be another successful European journey for the reigning champions.