MATCH CENTRE

Away Fan Guide: Chelsea

STADIUM ADDRESS  

Chelsea Football Club 
Stamford Bridge 
Fulham Rd
London
SW6 1HS

TICKET INFORMATION

Supporters are advised not to travel unless they are in possession of a valid match ticket. No ticket upgrades will be available on the day of the fixture.

Duplicate tickets will be available to collect from the ticket office located at the back of the Shed End (south stand).

Please make sure you have your ticket with you before you leave to travel to the stadium.

HELP AND SUPPORT

The Fan Centre will be open 10am-4pm on Thursday 16 December to deal with any ticket queries ahead of the game on Thursday. Please contact 0151 556 1878 for support.

Fan Engagement Manager, Christine Prior, will be available from 4pm until kick-off on matchday to support with any issues and can be contacted on 07794055321.

There will also be a team of Everton Travel Stewards at the game to help with any issues that may arise whilst at Stamford Bridge.

For the latest updates from Merseyside Police, follow @MerPolEFC on Twitter.

STADIUM INFORMATION

Stamford Bridge is a cashless stadium. All payments inside and outside the stadium will be contactless and cash will not be accepted. Should you still require a cash machine, there is one located on-site next to the security office by Stamford Gate. There are also cash machines at Fulham Broadway and one across the road from Stamford Gate.

Security checks/bags: No bags larger than A4 will be permitted. This equates to 30cm x 20cm x 10cm, around the size of a standard handbag.

This will improve security and reduce congestion during your entry to the site and into the stadium.

Please note that due to a lack of space, baggage deposit facilities will not be available, so supporters are strongly advised not to bring any bags to Stamford Bridge.

Accessible Information:

Accessible Car Parking: Stamford Bridge have up to nine accessible disabled parking spaces (not all located at the stadium) which can be booked approximately 28 days before a matchday on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a booking please call us on 0371 811 2012 (UK) or 0044 207 917 1950 (International) between office hours.

We have an accessible drop-off and pick-up point, situated by the main entrance Stamford Gate. These facilities are steward-controlled on match days. Please note - Fulham Road closes to traffic. This can be up to two and a half hours prior to the match and is closed again following half-time. The road can also remain closed for up to two hours after a match. Please also note, on some occasions the road can remain closed for the duration of the match. Therefore, there will be no access to Fulham Road for any vehicles during the road closure, once closure has been enforced.

Matchday Commentary: Visually impaired supporters can collect a free ear-piece from window seven at the ticket office on matchday.

COVID GUIDELINES

Ahead of your visit to Stamford Bridge, please ensure that you have read our Supporter Code of Conduct. By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to follow this Code of Conduct at all times. Please click here for more information.

Supporters are required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (with both doses received at least 14 days prior to the match) or proof of a negative lateral flow test (from age 11 and over) carried out within 48 hours of the fixture kick-off.

Genuine medical exemptions from testing/vaccination are accepted by the club on a case-by-case basis, and testing is only required for supporters aged 11 and over. As well as accepting proof via the NHS Covid pass or an NHS vaccination letter (or international equivalent providing it is in the English language), we also accept test results from any government approved lab, a GP or via proof of self-reporting of a lateral flow test result through the UK government’s online portal.

In line with Government guidance, all supporters aged 11 and over are expected to wear a face covering when located in indoor areas, other than when eating or drinking, or where exempt.  Face coverings are not required to be worn by supporters when they are in their allocated seats in the stadium bowl, although they are able to wear them if they choose to do so.

More information can be found here.

For the latest information, visit premierleague.com. The Premier League has also completed a list of FAQs that may help supporters throughout the 2021/22 campaign, please click here to view them.

Please also be mindful that players and management are required to remain in their bubbles and are not able to stop for autographs and photographs before or after the game.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Please be advised to check all chosen travel routes prior to travelling due to any unforeseen circumstances which may affect your travel plans.

By car: As Stamford Bridge is in a busy residential area, parking is limited and often reserved. We therefore recommend the use of public transport, where possible.

Driving from the north, east or west: Use the M25 to Junction 15 and turn off onto the M4 towards London. Follow the M4 which becomes the A4 up to Hammersmith. Go over the Hammersmith Flyover and a further one and a half miles before turning off for Earls Court. Go past Earls Court station and across Old Brompton Road, eventually reaching Fulham Road. Turn right at the traffic lights. After 600 yards, the ground is on the right. Parking close to the ground is very limited.

Driving from the south: Cross the River Thames at Wandsworth Bridge and head up Wandsworth Bridge Road. At the junction with New King’s Road, turn right and then immediately left. This will take you up to Fulham Broadway. Turn right onto Fulham Road and the ground is 400 yards on the left. Parking is very limited close to the ground.

Road Closures: Please note that Fulham Road between Harwood Road and Hortensia Road closes one and a half hours before kick-off with traffic being diverted along King’s Road. No access will be permitted during this time. The road will normally re-open approximately one hour after the end of the match.

Coach park: There is a limited area for away supporter coaches in Imperial Road. Imperial Road is now part of the South Fulham Traffic Congestion and Pollution Reduction Zone so access is usually restricted to borough residents and other specially authorised vehicles. To ensure a coach parking space is allocated and avoid the risk of incurring a Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) please follow the steps below: 

Booking Parking 

  • Please go to https://booking.gotocsp.com/chelsea and select your date and vehicle
  • On the booking page confirm the vehicle you will be bringing, complete the details required (use the details of the person and vehicle being used on the day) and click continue to payment 
  • When you click continue to payment this will process your booking (but no payment is needed) and you will receive an automated email confirmation that your space has been booked (please ensure you check your junk) 
  • Within 24-48 hours of start of the event you will receive a further email for us with any final details and contact details of the parking manager on the day


By tube or train: The nearest tube station is Fulham Broadway on the District Line. If changing at Earls Court Station take a Wimbledon-bound tube. There are two Overground stations near to Stamford Bridge, West Brompton and Imperial Wharf, which are approximately a 15-minute walk from the stadium. These are both on a direct line between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. Fulham Broadway tube station is wheelchair accessible. The station also has lift access.

By bus: There are two bus stops outside Stamford Bridge on Fulham Road. Supporters can get to the stadium using the number 14, 211 and 414 buses.

FAN BEHAVIOUR AND SAFTEY ANNOUNCEMENT

Anti-Discrimination: Everton Football Club has a zero-tolerance stance on any discriminatory behavior and language used to travel to, from or during the match.  We are committed and dedicated to embracing equality and diversity in everything that we do. Reminding you about the Clubs ‘All Together Now’ campaign which has been launched to promote a ‘Football Family for Everyone’ and we will not stop in our mission to drive equality through the positive power of football.

Possession or Use of Pyrotechnics: Everton Football Club does not condone the use of pyrotechnics under any circumstances. Any fan found using them will be subject to action by the Club and Police. Away Clubs use various techniques to detect the possession and use of pyrotechnics. Any person found in possession of such items are liable to arrest which could result in a criminal conviction and subsequent football ban.

Concourse Anti-Social Behaviour: In previous seasons there has been an increase with a small group of fans becoming involved in anti-social behaviour (beer throwing) within Club concourses. This does result in many fellow fans social activity at half time being ruined by the actions of the small minority. Such action can result in ejection from the stadium or in the case more serious incidents an arrest and subsequent football ban.

Please continue to enjoy your match day but we ask that you also consider other supporters and how they will be affected by your behaviour. We would like to thank you for your continued support in protecting Everton Football Clubs reputation and support in enhancing the match day experience for all.

Thank you.