MATCH CENTRE

Away Fan Guide: Chelsea

STADIUM ADDRESS  

Stamford Bridge,

Fulham Rd,

London,

SW6 1HS

TICKET INFORMATION 

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

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. 

The Fan Centre will be open from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 18 March to deal with any ticket queries ahead of the game. Please contact 0151 556 1878 for support. 

Any supporters who have ticketing issues after this time are advised to visit the Main Ticket Office which is situated in the Shed End, between the megastore and Frankie’s restaurant. The ticket office will be open from 3pm and supporters who are collecting duplicate tickets are advised to take photo ID with them. 

HELP AND SUPPORT 

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

For further information updates from Merseyside Police please follow @MerPolEFC on Twitter. 

Fan Engagement Manager Christine Prior will be available from 3pm until kick-off to support with any issues that arise and can be contacted on 07794055321. 

STADIUM INFORMATION 

Turnstiles will be open two hours before kick-off and supporters are advised to arrive early.  

Stamford Bridge is a cashless stadium. All payments at the stadium will be contactless and cash will not be accepted.  

A full range of refreshments are available from the concourse kiosks, and these are card payment only.  

No bags larger than A4 will be permitted into the stadium. This equates to 30cm x 20cm x 10cm, approximately the size of a standard handbag. It is requested supporters avoid bringing bags where possible as enhanced searches may be taking place. This will improve security and reduce congestion during your entry into the stadium. 

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

There is a limited amount of space to display banners and flags within the stadium and Chelsea advise they must be no larger than 80cm in depth and 250cm in width. Banners and flags must not obstruct the view of others, cover advertising signs or cause a safety hazard. Banners and flags must not display any abusive or threatening words, images, political statements or be deemed unacceptable.  

ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION:

Stamford Bridge have up to nine accessible disabled parking spaces (not all located at the stadium) which can be booked on a first come, first served basis. To enquire about a booking, supporters are advised to Chelsea on 0371 811 2012 (UK) or 0044 207 917 1950 (international) between office hours.  

Stamford Bridge has an accessible drop-off and pick-up point, situated by the main entrance to Stamford Gate. These facilities are steward-controlled on matchdays. Please note, on matchday, Fulham Road is closed 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 is available and visually impaired supporters can collect a free earpiece from window seven at the ticket office on matchday. 

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. Due to planned industrial action on train services across Britain, supporters are advised to ensure they leave in plenty of time and arrive at the stadium early as it is anticipated there will be higher volumes of traffic on the roads.  

By Car: As Stamford Bridge is in a busy residential area, parking is limited and often reserved. 

Booking Parking:  

• Please go to https://booking.gotocsp.com/chelsea  and using the options available choose 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 

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: The stadium is a 12-minute walk (0.5 miles) from the Coach & Minibus Park on Imperial Road and Chelsea Traffic Marshals will be able to direct supporters to the stadium. Special arrangements can be made for coaches with disabled supporters to drop off pre match and pick up post match from outside the stadium. Please note that the Fulham Road closes 90 minutes before kick-off and remains closed until approximately 45 minutes after the final whistle. 

By Tube: 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 behaviour 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. We take this opportunity to remind supporters about the Club's ‘All Together Now’ campaign, which was launched to promote a ‘Football Family for Everyone’. 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.   

Anti-Social Behaviour on Concourses: We ask all fans to consider fellow supporters while on club concourses. Any anti-social behaviour, such as beer throwing, can result in ejection from the stadium, or, in the case more serious incidents, arrest and a subsequent football ban.