On July 14, Shakhtar started preparing for the new season. In addition to training exercises in Rotterdam, the team will hold a series of friendlies against representatives of the Netherlands top flight called Eredivisie.

Fixture schedule
22 July. Fortuna Sittard – Shakhtar
26 July. Ajax – Shakhtar
30 July. Utrecht – Shakhtar

The matches vs Ajax and Utrecht will take place at the opponents' stadiums as part of the charitable Shakhtar Global Tour for Peace.

Proceeds from the sale of tickets and advertising will be used to purchase everything necessary for the defenders of Ukraine, Ukrainian citizens and children affected by the war. A total of UAH 13.2 million have been raised through the five charity matches played in the spring.