How to get Chelsea tickets has been the question for so many Blues looking to see London's most successful team for the past two decades.
Stamford Bridge has seen many great sights, from epic Champions League nights under the lights to title wins – sometimes other clubs have had their titles secured by Chelsea results at the Bridge – with this iconic stadium generating an atmosphere quite unlike anything else in the capital. The ground is a staple of English football, one of the hottest Premier League tickets around and with so much history within those four stands, it's a must to tick off the list.
Chelsea have made it a fortress in years gone by, as well: it's not the easiest place for a visiting team to come to. Here's FourFourTwo's complete guide of how and where you can get tickets, so you too can join in with clapping along to The Liquidator at kick-off with the rest of the Blues. It's simply one of the best football tickets in the world.
How to get Chelsea tickets for Stamford Bridge
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Mark White
“Stamford Bridge is a great experience and an easy Premier League ground to get to in London, with countless tube stops within walking distance – so much so, that I walked there from Earl’s Court the first time I went. Despite the success that the club have had in the past two decades, it still feels like a traditional football ground from yesteryear, which gives it charm: I’d recommend going for a Champions League game if you’re lucky enough, too, given that the Bridge under the lights is an absolute must for the raise in decibel level.”
How to get Chelsea tickets
The view inside Stamford Bridge prior to the Champions League match between Chelsea and AC Milan in 2022 (Image credit: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Where can I buy Chelsea tickets?
All Chelsea tickets are available to buy via Chelsea.com.
When do Chelsea tickets go on sale?
According to Chelsea's official site, tickets for home Premier League, European and domestic cup matches go on sale 42 days before the match.
This may be subject to move if matches are moved for broadcast changes or unforeseen circumstances. In the vast majority of cases, refunds are offered for any unexpected time changes.
Do I need to become a member of Chelsea to get tickets?
No. Being a member of Chelsea, however, will entitle you to cheaper match tickets and you won't have to rely on tickets going to general sale.
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Applications for memberships open at the start of the season. Members can also collect loyalty points, while finals will go on sale to season ticket holders and members. Throughout the season, there are tickets for home and away matches that are sold on loyalty points, with Chelsea providing full details here.
The Blues operate on a policy of one match ticket per member but if the tickets go to general sale, you can buy four per person.
According to Chelsea's website, "Your annual Club Chelsea membership gives you access to purchase general admission tickets to all Premier League, Domestic Cup and European away games in the best seats allocated to the club."
Women’s Super League tickets: How I can buy Chelsea women’s WSL tickets?
Chelsea women's tickets are often on general sale and available from ChelseaFC.com.
Prices
The exterior of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium (Image credit: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
How much do Chelsea tickets cost?
Adult tickets at Chelsea range from £25 to £240 depending on seat, category and tier. Competition may vary too.
Situated in west London, the best way to get to Stamford Bridge is by London Underground. The nearest station is Fulham Broadway on the District Line, mere minutes away from the ground. On top of this, there are two Overground stations West Brompton and Imperial Wharf, both around 15 minutes' walk away.
Fans can arrive by bus on the Fulham Road, too, with two stops outside the stadium. The number 14, 211 and 414 buses will take you to the ground.
There is a cycle shed available for cyclists at the ground, too – though this can get crowded on a matchday and cyclists are advised to arrive early to reserve a spot.
No. Matchgoers are encouraged not to travel by car to Stamford Bridge, due to parking restrictions.
If you are travelling by car, it's possible to park at Richmond, Wimbledon or EalingBroadway at the end of the District line and travel by tube to Fulham Broadway. Alternately, there are plenty of car parks situated at tube stations on the outskirts of London that you can travel in from.
There are no current plans for Chelsea to leave Stamford Bridge. Over the years, there have been a number of proposals for the ground to be upgraded or developed but none have come to fruition.
Who owns Stamford Bridge?
Stamford Bridge is not owned by Chelsea Football Club or chairman, Todd Boehly – but by Chelsea Pitch Owners PLC, an organisation set up to prevent the stadium from being purchased by property developers.
Who are the Chelsea Pitch Owners?
Founded in 1993 by Ken Bates, Chelsea Pitch Owners PLC is a nonprofit organisation which is part of Chelsea Football Club. It is tasked with the upkeep of the stadium, owning both the freehold of Stamford Bridge and the naming rights of the club. The group is made up of over more than 23,000 individual shares.
Do Chelsea rent Stamford Bridge?
Yes, from Chelsea Pitch Owners PLC for a peppercorn rent. In 1997, the CPO granted the club a 199-year lease on Stamford Bridge.
Who owns Chelsea?
Chelsea is owned by Clearlake Capital. LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly is the face of the group, though others are on the board, including Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and Boehly's Dodgers partner Mark Walter.
Why is Chelsea's ground called Stamford Bridge?
It is believed that the name of the ground came from a bridge over a stream on the King's Road. This bridge was named Stanbridge (meaning stone bridge) and ovver the years the name morphed into Stanford Bridge, which then became Stamford Bridge.
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
