Chelsea to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge
Summary
Chelsea Women’s football team will play all their Women's Super League (WSL) games at Stamford Bridge starting next season. They are leaving their previous home, Kingsmeadow, after nine years to move to the larger stadium that better fits their growth and ambitions.Key Facts
- Chelsea Women have played some WSL and all Women’s Champions League games at Stamford Bridge due to UEFA rules.
- Stamford Bridge has a capacity of 41,000, much larger than Kingsmeadow’s 4,850.
- The Chelsea women’s CEO, Aki Mandhar, aims to make the club a leading name in women’s sports.
- Chelsea women played their last match at Kingsmeadow on April 6, 2025.
- Fans and players have a strong emotional connection to Kingsmeadow but support the move.
- Chelsea’s manager Sonia Bompastor praised the move as a chance to grow and perform at the highest level.
- The club is looking for a second stadium for Women’s Champions League games but wants most games at Stamford Bridge.
- Kingsmeadow will continue to be used by Chelsea’s academy teams.
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