CHELSEA

Stamford Bridge (capacity 41,663)

Stamford Bridge is currently the eighth largest stadium in the country, and the club has plans to expand the capacity to over 60,000 in the coming years. It has undergone a number of major changes since it was first built, most recently in the 1990’s when it was renovated into a modern, all seater stadium.

Both East and West Stands are three tiered, with the latter an impressive and modern looking stand with a transparent roof which allows a greater amount of light on to the pitch. The two end stands are two tiered, with the Matthew Harding Stand said to be the loudest of the home stands.

Away fans visiting Stamford Bridge are located in the Shed End lower tier, nearest the East Stand, with a typical allocation of 3,000.

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Important Information for Coaches and LUSN Supporters Travel

Coaches must be booked into the car park or they will receive a Parking Charge Notice. To book please use the link Coach Booking Chelsea

Coaches will be parked on the Imperial Road

There will be three stages to approach the Away stand turnstiles.

1st Stage

At Stamford Gate where supporters will be allowed through a cordon when it is safe to do so to avoid congestion

2nd Stage

will be a cordon to check supporters are in possession of tickets

3rd stage

where supporters will be searched and Pyrotechnic and Narcotics dogs will be active

Note that Supporters will be offered same gender searching by the stewards

Alcohol will be served pre-match and at half time.

Kiosks will serve beyond half time if their is still demand.

Alcohol is not allowed to be consumed in the streets and offenders will have this confiscated from them by the police.

Homophobic behavior's and chanting will not be tolerated and will likely see those offenders arrested.

Metropolitan Police do not envisage any holding back of away supporters unless there is a serious likelihood of post match disorder. 

Car Parks

Parking is extremely limited around Stamford Bridge, with a parking restriction zone within a few miles radius of the stadium. There are usually some spaces around Waltham Green (SW6 2AF) but these spaces tend to get taken early on matchday. Public transport is probably more advisable and the nearest Tube station is Fulham Broadway.

We’ve compiled a list of car parks, below, near to Stamford Bridge for hassle free parking while you’re at the match.

Car Park: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Sat Nav: SW10 9NH

Cost:  £15

Distance to Ground: 0.8km

Description:  A short 10 minutes walk from Stamford Bridge is the underground car park at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. On match day, this car park does become very busy so please get there early if you intend to drive.

Travel by train

The nearest tube station to Stamford Bridge is Fulham Broadway, which is on the District Line. This would be a good option if travelling into London Kings Cross by train.

The nearest over ground train station is West Brompton. This station is served by trains from Clapham Junction, which itself is served by trains from London Waterloo and Victoria stations. It’s around a 15 minute walk to Stamford Bridge from West Brompton station. As you exit the station, turn right and head down Old Brompton Road. You’ll see Brompton Cemetery on your right. Enter the Cemetery, and as you walk through you will see Stamford Bridge appear.

Alternatively, if it is a night game, it’s not advisable to walk through the cemetery. Instead, take the next right on to Finborough Road. After around 800m, turn right onto Fulham Road and the stadium is located on the right.

Away Pubs

Prince of Tek

161 Earls Court Road, London SW5 9RQ

prince of tek link

The Courtfield Tavern

187 Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AN

courtfield tavern link

The Blackbird

209 Earls Court Rd, London, SW5 9AN

blackbird link