Chelsea – Stamford Bridge
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Stamford Bridge is an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 42,500. Much rebuilding work has taken place in recent years. The old three-tiered East Stand, dating from the early 1970s has been retained, but the remaining three sides of the stadium now offer new stands, totally enclosing the ground.
The West Stand also offers three tiers, with a (virtually) transparent roof allowing plenty of light to reach the pitch. The North (Matthew Harding) and South (Shed End) Stands are now both two-tiered, with away fans allocated the lower tier and part of the upper tier of the Shed End for league games, and the whole of the Shed End for cup games.
How to get to Stamford Bridge
By Road:
Stamford Bridge is located in Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS.
Away fans driving from the North should follow the M25 to junction 15, taking the M4 towards London. The M4 becomes the A4 at Hammersmith. Follow the A4 over Hammersmith flyover and turn for Earls Court after 1½ miles. Follow the one-way system to Fulham Road, turning right at the traffic lights. The stadium is situated on the right, after about 500 yards.
Fans driving from the South are advised to use the M3 as far as junction 2, leaving to join the M25. Directions to the ground are then as above.
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By Rail:
The nearest overground train station to Stamford Bridge is West Brompton, approximately a 15-minute walk away. On exiting the station, turn right, then right again into Brompton Cemetery. The ground soon becomes visible on the right. The nearest tube station is Fulham Broadway (District Line), just a few minutes from the ground. Click here to check the current train timetables
By Air:
The nearest airport to Stamford Bridge is London Heathrow, some 14 miles away. The Piccadilly Line runs from Heathrow to Earls Court tube station, which connects with Fulham Broadway (see above). Click here to check the current flight times
Taxis
There are several taxi companies in London that can take you to and from the stadium. You can always prebook a private hire taxi, or hail a black cab on any highway.
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Where to Park?
While limited (and very expensive) on-site is available, resident-only parking schemes operate near the ground on match days. It is advisable to park a little further afield and catch the tube to the ground.
Tickets
Tickets for Stamford Bridge (both home and away ends) are usually sold out well in advance. However you can get guaranteed tickets for forthcoming Chelsea FC games at Stamford Bridge from their official ticket partner.
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Away Friendly Pubs near Stamford Bridge
Pubs near Stamford Bridge tend to be pretty partisan and caution is advised for visiting fans. Numerous pubs in the Kings Road area have been classed as “away friendly” by visiting fans.
Alternatively, the White Horse is a large, comfortable pub, situated about 10 minutes from the ground, near Parsons Green station. Visiting fans have been impressed by the range of food and real ales on offer. Nearer to the ground, the Slug and Lettuce (outside Fulham Broadway station) is probably best for away fans, though the “Sofa Bar” should be avoided.
Hotels near Stamford Bridge
The Jurys Inn Chelsea (pictured, left), in Imperial Road SW6 2GA, offers well-equipped rooms and is located near the fashionable Kings Road. This hotel is within easy walking distance of Stamford Bridge and close to popular attractions such as the Natural History Museum and Kensington Palace.
Nearby parking is available in at £1.50 per hour. On exiting Fulham Broadway tube station, turn right, then left into Harwood Road. After about 500 yards turn right onto the Kings Road, then left into Harwood Terrace. Turn right into Imperial Road and the hotel is situated on the left after about 500 yards.
The Grosvenor Kensington Hotel (right), 2-10 Harrington Road, Kensington, SW7 3ER, is ideally located in Central London. This superior hotel is within easy walking distance of Stamford Bridge and offers easy access to many local attractions.
South Kensington and Victoria Train stations are located within a very short walking distance. Heathrow Airport is also within 35 minutes. Parking facilities are offered in a nearby NCP car park.
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What have other Away Fans said about their trip to Stamford Bridge?
The majority of away fans have found a visit to Stamford Bridge pleasurable. Many have remarked upon the excellent atmosphere within the stadium, with no feeling of intimidation, despite little space between home and away fans. Most visiting fans were impressed by the overall impression of the stadium, both externally and internally, remarking on its modern looks.
Televisions on the concourses showing first-half highlights at half-time were a great hit with many. Fans who had watched a match from the upper tier advised that they would be seeking tickets for this area in future as the view is superb. However, many away fans have noted that, despite being a good day out, a visit to Stamford Bridge is extremely expensive, both in terms of tickets and the refreshments sold in the ground.
As an away fan it was one of the worst grounds in the 2004/05 season to visit with regard to facilities. The away end wasn’t too great… The seats were at a level where you can see if people are sitting, but forget it if they are standing and you’re not very tall – I could touch the bottom of the tier above when standing, and I’m not that tall – I haven’t got a problem with standing during a game, but I do have a problem when I can’t see! The ladies toilets (sorry toilet, there was only one) was disgusting, no lights, and dirty (I’ve been to non-league grounds where there is no money and the facilities are fantastic compared to this).
One of those grounds I’d never go back to! Expensive and overated!
Lily. Sorry about your last experience of Stamford Bridge. However since then away fans have been re-sited in The Shed stand where the view and facilities are are far better. The view from the upper tier is particularly good.
ITS THE MOST OVER RATED stadium in the world!
the fans are shocking, dont sing unless they are winning, the away fans end is OK but food is rubbish and home fans thinking they are all hard when they are not, im a fulham fan and craven cottage is better than this “multi million” stadium….What A Let Down!
Went to Chelsea for the FA cup away game. We set off at about 4 30 and arrived at Chelsea for about 10 for a 12 30 kick off. If’s quite a walk from the coaches to the ground so be aware of your surroundings. As we were only charged £25 there seemed to be more and more fans having a few drinks in the pub before the game. A lot of the pubs I saw merely just asked what team you support you could easily put of an accent and say Chelsea. 1 pub you should avoid is the SO bar full of idiots my advice is don’t go in there without a grenade if your an away fan. After getting some food we went into the ground early. The game was good with a last minute goal and a win on penalties making for a great day. While Everton fans we pretty loud Chelsea fans only really sang after their goal. After the match with 6000 everton fans walking past taking the piss out of the pathetic idiots in the SO bar.
The pubs listed here have changed hands and are now home fans only. Ended up covering up and going into an irish pub on the high street so check first. The home fans in the upper shed end dont like to sing. The atmosphere was flat for nearly the whole game from the home section, with the away fans seeming to outsing the home fans for basically the whole game. They were rubbsh at generating an atmosphere where I was and only livened up when they scored. Got the raging hump when we equalised twice and gave it to them and didnt seem to take the banter very well. Aside from atmosphere, was a really good day out and spoke to a few fans and all really pleasent. Great away atmosphere and great away result!!
Having got to Chelsea with a few hours to spare,we were sent on a wild goose chase regarding an away pub by some extremely unhelpful policemen. A few of us asked a taxi driver & we ended up in lots road pub &diner in Chelsea harbour,very friendly pub with h&a fans mixed. The stadium itself has good views from the upper tier in the shed,but you will only hear the home fans after a goal is scored. We out sung them for 90 mins even though we lost 4-1! Only other gripe is that away coaches are parked about 20 mins away from the ground.
The stadium looks very impressive and the facilities in the away end were excellent (though bear in mind i am used to Fratton Park) , The TV’s are definately a highlight and gave a great view of the game at the other end of the stadium where it was hard to see. I was disappointed by the atmosphere offered by the home fans who i didn’t hear sing once during the whole game even though they won 4-0. Leg room is a little tight and so is head room, Overall a great away day, the 3000 pompey fans who went all seemed to enjoy it aswell.