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🏟️ Address: Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Stamford Bridge is located in Fulham, approximately 6 km south west of London city centre and 21 km east of Heathrow Airport. It is easily accessible by public transport, but driving is not recommended due to matchday congestion and a lack of parking options.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Stamford Bridge. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Fans are advised not to drive to Stamford Bridge due to resident parking restrictions in the area around the stadium, especially on matchdays. Parking is difficult very close to the ground.
Limited accessible parking is available for disabled spectators; supporters with a valid blue badge can apply for a parking space by calling 0371 811 2012 or international 0044 207 915 1950.
Taxis can pick up and drop off on roads surrounding the venue, but due to congestion on matchdays early arrival is recommended.
Stamford Bridge can be reached on public bus routes 14, 211, and 414. Get off at Chelsea Football Club stop on Fulham Road, which is 260 m (3 min) walk to the stadium.
There is a limited area for supporter and 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 apply for a permit through Chelsea's official website.
Train is a popular way to reach Stamford Bridge because of its connections with multiple lines:
Accommodation in London can be on the pricey side. However, this huge city has plenty of options available from hostels to luxury hotels and, combined with its sprawling transport network, there are places to stay for all budgets and tastes.
A variety of food and beverages can be purchased from concessions around the venue.
Turnstiles usually open 2 hours prior to kick-off for weekend matches and 90 minutes prior to kick-off for evening matches. It is strongly recommended that you arrive in good time and that you are inside the stadium 30 minutes before kick-off. Please note that large numbers of supporters arriving late cannot have an expectation of making it into the stadium before kick-off.
Customers are advised Chelsea have a strict no re-admittance policy and that entry to the ground is not permitted after the commencement of the second half.
Away visitors enter at the corner of the stadium where the Shed End meets the East Stand.
Toilets are located throughout the stadium.
Disabled pick-up/drop-off is located by the Millennium Hotel at Chelsea. Chelsea have up to 9 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.
Visually impaired supporters can collect a free ear-piece from window seven at the ticket office on matchday to receive matchday commentary.
River Boats run Monday to Friday. The closest pier to Stamford Bridge is Chelsea Harbour. Boats that stop at this pier run between Putney Pier and Blackfriars Pier. The latest eastbound boat arrives at Chelsea Harbour around 6.20pm. The latest westbound boat arrives at 7.35pm.
There is a cycle shed made available for cyclists at Stamford Bridge. Note this can get crowded on a match day so you are advised to arrive early. You will also be asked by the police to walk with your bike the last section of Fulham Road when there are matchday crowds on the road.
If you're staying in Earl's Court, Stamford Bridge is approximately a 1.7 km (20 min) walk.
Stamford Bridge has a capacity of approximately 40,343. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS, United Kingdom.
