Chelsea Women have confirmed that Stamford Bridge will serve as their full-time home ground starting next season.
The team will play all 13 of their Women’s Super League (WSL) matches at the 40,000-capacity stadium. The club also hopes to host fixtures in the Women’s League Cup, FA Cup, and—subject to qualification—the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the venue. However, scheduling conflicts with the men’s team may require some cup matches to be played elsewhere.
In recent years, Stamford Bridge has hosted a limited number of Chelsea Women’s matches—four this season and three the previous one—and has been the venue for all their Women’s Champions League home games since 2023.
The decision follows consultations with players, the Chelsea Fan Advisory Board, and various supporter groups. It brings to an end the team’s nearly decade-long stay at Kingsmeadow, which has been their primary home since 2017.
The 5,000-capacity stadium, located on the outskirts of southwest London, has been closely linked to the club’s success in recent years. Chelsea Women secured seven of their eight WSL titles during their time at Kingsmeadow.
Head coach Sonia Bompastor described the move as a significant milestone for the club.
“We feel honoured to be part of women’s football and to have thousands of passionate supporters sharing in our journey. Kingsmeadow will always hold a special place in our hearts for everything our fans, staff, and local community have contributed. Now, we are proud to commit our future to Stamford Bridge,” she said.
“The squad, along with every player who has worn the Chelsea shirt, and all the staff behind the scenes, have worked tirelessly to reach this point. We look forward to welcoming supporters in September and continuing to build something special in a stadium we all cherish.”
She added that the transition presents an opportunity for further growth, improved performance at the highest level, and the creation of an even more vibrant matchday atmosphere.
Financially, the club reported nearly £12 million in revenue from the sale of the Kingsmeadow stadium to the women’s team in the year ending June 2025. Additionally, the women’s team was sold to a subsidiary company in 2024 for close to £200 million, contributing significantly to a reported profit of £128.4 million.
Chelsea joins other WSL clubs such as Arsenal Women, Aston Villa Women, and Leicester City Women in hosting league matches at their main stadiums. Since their first WSL match at Stamford Bridge in 2019 against Tottenham Hotspur Women, Chelsea have won 13 of their 14 games there, with their only defeat coming against Arsenal in January this year.
A historic moment came during the 2024 Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg, when the team sold out Stamford Bridge for the first time. Although they lost 2–0 in what was Emma Hayes’ final match at the stadium, the occasion marked a milestone in the club’s growth.
Chelsea Women’s remaining two home fixtures this season will also be held at Stamford Bridge—against Manchester City Women in the FA Cup semi-final and Manchester United Women on the final day of the WSL season. The latter could play a crucial role in securing European qualification for next season.
In a joint message to supporters, the players expressed gratitude and ambition:
“You inspire us, and we hope to continue inspiring you as we grow the most passionate fanbase in women’s football. This marks the beginning of a new chapter, but our goals remain unchanged—we want to win, lift more trophies, and make history. That is the Chelsea way, and we will carry it forward with our fans beside us at the Bridge.”
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