Chelsea mulling over major stadium change with club considering abandoning ground

CHELSEA WOMEN are considering the possibility of moving all of their home games to Stamford Bridge from next season.

The Blues currently play the majority of their home fixtures at Kingsmeadow, AFC Wimbledon‘s former ground.

Chelsea Women currently play at KingsmeadowCredit: Getty
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They could be moved to Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty

A select number of major WSL and European matches have been played at the Bridge this term, including the season opener against Manchester City and a London derby against Arsenal.

But the Cutback has claimed that from the 2026-27 campaign, the reigning league champions could move to the 40,000-seater stadium permanently.

The move would see them follow in the footsteps of rivals Arsenal, who began playing all of their WSL games at the Emirates Stadium this season.

It was revealed earlier this year that Chelsea were considering a move away from 4,850-seater Kingsmeadow.

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The two London clubs faced off on Tuesday night in the Uefa Women’s Champions League.

The Gunners came out on top with a 3-1 win at the Emirates to take a commanding position in the two-legged tie.

Head coach Sonia Bompastor said: “It’s important for clubs like Chelsea to have a back-up plan.

“The club is having some really good conversations about the future and the stadium because when you play many games in a season with your men’s team and women’s team, and you play Champions League, sometimes you can have clashes.”

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Chelsea currently sit third in the WSL table, nine points behind leaders Manchester City.

They next face Aston Villa on Sunday before hosting Arsenal at the Bridge next Wednesday.

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