Arsenal Women FC and Brazil’s SC Corinthians will lock horns in a landmark showdown when they meet in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final at Arsenal Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Beyond the prestige of being crowned the first champions, a record prize purse of $2.3 million is also at stake, underlining the growing global status of the women’s game.

Arsenal booked their place in the competition after edging FC Barcelona Femení 1–0 in the 2024/25 UEFA Women’s Champions League final, with Stina Blackstenius scoring the decisive goal. Carrying that momentum into the Champions Cup, the Gunners were ruthless in the semi-finals, dismantling African champions ASFAR 6–0 at Brentford Stadium on January 28.

Corinthians, meanwhile, emerged from South America as continental champions following a tense 2025 Copa Libertadores Femenina campaign. After a goalless final against Deportivo Cali, the Brazilian giants triumphed 5–3 on penalties to qualify for the Champions Cup, before sealing their place in the final with a disciplined 1–0 victory over CONCACAF champions Gotham FC in the semi-finals.

Although the two sides have never met in a competitive final, both arrive with formidable pedigrees. Arsenal are the most decorated women’s club in England, boasting two UEFA Women’s Champions League titles and an impressive haul of 63 trophies. Corinthians counter with South American dominance of their own, having won six Libertadores titles and seven Brasileiro Feminino crowns.

Stylistically, the final promises a fascinating contrast. Arsenal thrive on high-tempo, attacking football, built on sharp movement, midfield control and pace in wide areas. Corinthians bring a battle-hardened, tactically disciplined approach, blending defensive solidity with moments of individual brilliance honed through years of success in high-pressure matches.

Both coaches have spoken of the significance of the occasion, with Arsenal’s Renée Slegers calling the final “a special moment” earned through excellence, while Corinthians boss Lucas Piccinato acknowledged Arsenal’s quality but insisted his side aim to leave London with the trophy. The historic clash kicks off at 18:00 London time (15:00 São Paulo) at Arsenal Stadium, where European and South American champions will contest a place in history.