Chelsea matchday at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea with Kids

A dad's matchday guide to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea play at Stamford Bridge in Fulham, SW6. Here's the dad's guide — how to get there with kids, whether it's a good first match, the family facilities, stadium tours and how to make a full day of it nearby.

At a glance

The essentials

Stadium

Stamford Bridge

Fulham, SW6

Capacity

40,173

Getting there

Tube to Fulham Broadway (District line) or Earl's Court. Both 5–10 min walk.

Family info

Family stand, Chelsea Foundation activities and a relaxed family entrance.

Stadium tours

Stamford Bridge tours run daily — dressing room, tunnel, press room and museum.

Club shop

Chelsea Megastore at the stadium.

Live from the fixture list

Chelsea fixtures

Matchday 1 — full time

Fulham2 - 3Chelsea
Full time
Mon 24 Aug 2026 Craven Cottage
Chelsea4 - 3Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Full time
Sun 30 Aug 2026 Stamford Bridge
Arsenal2 - 1Chelsea
Full time
Sun 6 Sep 2026 Emirates Stadium
Chelsea2 - 2Hull City AFC
Full time
Sat 12 Sep 2026 Stamford Bridge
Brentford3 - 0Chelsea
Full time
Fri 18 Sep 2026 Gtech Community Stadium
Chelsea5 - 1AFC Bournemouth
Full time
Sat 10 Oct 2026 Stamford Bridge
Everton FC0 - 2Chelsea
Full time
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Full time
Sat 24 Oct 2026 Stamford Bridge
Chelsea2 - 0Manchester United FC
Full time
Sat 31 Oct 2026 Stamford Bridge
Sunderland AFC1 - 0Chelsea
Full time
Sun 8 Nov 2026

November 2026

ChelseavLeeds United FC
Sat 21 Nov 2026 15:00 Stamford Bridge
Nottingham Forest FCvChelsea
Fri 27 Nov 2026 20:00

December 2026

Wed 2 Dec 2026 19:30 Stamford Bridge
ChelseavLiverpool FC
Sat 5 Dec 2026 12:30 Stamford Bridge
Manchester City FCvChelsea
Sat 12 Dec 2026 17:30
ChelseavAston Villa FC
Mon 21 Dec 2026 20:00 Stamford Bridge
Coventry City FCvChelsea
Sun 27 Dec 2026 14:00
Ipswich Town FCvChelsea
Wed 30 Dec 2026 20:15

Fixtures update automatically from our data feed — confirm details on premierleague.com before travelling.

The dad's verdict

Can I take my kid?

Daddy.London Verdict

A solid first match for kids 6+ — central, compact and well set up for families

Best age6+
Ticket difficultyModerate — members get priority; family tickets available
Typical cost£40–£87 adult; juniors cheaper in family areas
Stadium atmosphereLively and compact — feels close to the pitch
Getting thereEasy by Tube; parking very limited
FoodConcourse kiosks; lots of family pubs nearby
ToiletsGood, modern facilities
Family facilitiesFamily stand, Chelsea Foundation, baby-changing
How early to arrive60 min before kick-off

Chelsea matchday with kids

Make a day of it

Morning

Riverside walk

Stroll Bishops Park or Fulham Palace grounds.

Lunch

Family pub

A Fulham family pub — book matchday lunch early.

Afternoon

The match

Use the family entrance and arrive 60 min early.

After

Stroll home

Walk the Thames path to Putney Bridge.

Near the ground

Things to do nearby

Chelsea FAQ

Questions dads ask

Can I take my kids to Chelsea?

Yes. Chelsea have family areas and family tickets. A solid first match for kids 6+ — central, compact and well set up for families.

What age is best for Stamford Bridge?

Best from 6+. Family stand, Chelsea Foundation, baby-changing.

How do I get to Stamford Bridge?

Tube to Fulham Broadway (District line) or Earl's Court. Both 5–10 min walk.

How much are Chelsea tickets for kids?

£40–£87 adult; juniors cheaper in family areas

Are there stadium tours of Stamford Bridge?

Stamford Bridge tours run daily — dressing room, tunnel, press room and museum.

What else can we do near Stamford Bridge?

Make a day of it: Bishops Park, Fulham Palace, Thames path to Putney.