Information for fans travelling to Stamford Bridge on Thursday night

If you’re making the trip to Stamford Bridge for our Premier League fixture against Chelsea on Thursday evening, please be aware of the following information…

Chelsea’s guide for visiting supporters can be found here. A reminder that we kick-off at 8pm, with gates opening at 6.30pm.

Supporters are asked to take particular note of our information regarding the unauthorised use of tickets which can be found below.

Getting to Stamford Bridge

The nearest tube station is Fulham Broadway on the District Line, which is a few minutes’ walk from Stamford Bridge. There are no scheduled engineering works affecting the station for this match.

Supporters are advised to plan their journey in advance using TfL’s Journey Planner to ensure arrival in plenty of time and to allow for stadium entry checks.

The recommended entrance to the site for visiting supporters is via Stamford Gate (please see map below) which is nearest to the visiting supporters turnstiles.

Stamford Bridge is also served by two bus stops on Fulham Road, which are located on the 14 and 211 bus routes.

Driving to Stamford Bridge is strongly discouraged as the stadium is located in a busy residential area with extremely limited parking options. Additionally, Fulham Road closes between Harwood Road and Hortensia Road 1.5 hours before kick-off, with traffic diverted along King’s Road.

Entering the stadium

The visitors’ section is located in the Shed End and supporters are advised to approach the stadium via the Stamford Gate from Fulham Road.

A queuing procedure will be in operation outside the stadium to co-ordinate and moderate the flow of supporters to the turnstiles to ensure safe entry. This will include:

• Pre-entry ticket checks
• Body and bag search
• Electronic ticket scans

It may be necessary to temporarily hold supporters at cordon points to achieve a safe and steady flow through to the turnstiles. Please note that as part of the enhanced security measures in place, explosive/narcotic/pyrotechnic detection dogs will be present throughout the entry process.

Chelsea would like to make supporters aware that large numbers of supporters arriving late cannot have an expectation of making it into the stadium before kick-off. Supporters are therefore kindly asked to arrive at least one hour before kick-off to allow for stadium entry checks.

Safe standing

The visitors’ section at Stamford Bridge is licensed for safe standing and features independent barriers in front of each seat, allowing for free-flowing lateral movement in and out of seating rows.

Supporters are asked not to stand on the rails or seats and, unless moving to use facilities, to remain in their designated space and avoid standing in gangways or on steps. Supporters are also asked to be respectful toward staff, stewards and other fans at all times.

Supporters who specified a preference to sit during the match have been allocated seats in the front rows of the upper and lower tiers of the visitors’ section.

Accessibility

Chelsea’s accessibility guide can be found here…

Access Stewards, identifiable by their purple bibs, will be present at every accessible entrance and in accessible viewing areas. Tottenham Hotspur Access Stewards will also be on hand should any support be required.

Accessible toilets are available in the visitors’ section and supporters without their own RADAR key will be able to request one from a steward.

Audio descriptive commentary (ADC) headsets will be delivered to seats by Tottenham Hotspur staff for those who use the service. Should you wish to listen to the ADC and have not booked in advance, please ask a Tottenham Hotspur steward who will be able to assist.

Visiting supporters’ pubs

The nearest visiting supporters’ pubs are to the north-east of Stamford Bridge at Earl’s Court and are a 25 to 30-minute walk (1.4 miles) from the stadium...

Earl’s Court Tavern - 123 Earl’s Court Road, Kensington, London SW5 9RL

Prince of Teck -161 Earl’s Court Road, Kensington, London SW5 9RQ

The Courtfield Tavern - 187 Court Road, Kensington, London SW5 9AN

Refreshments

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early to Stamford Bridge to make the most of the ‘early-bird’ offers available at all general admission kiosks and bars for up to 30 minutes after stadium gates open. As part of the early-bird offer, soft/hot drinks will be available for £1.95 and a range of alcoholic beverages for £3.95. Pies and hot dogs will also be available for £3.95.

Cashless payments

Stamford Bridge is a cashless stadium. All major debit and credit cards are accepted as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Matchday programme

Matchday programmes are priced at £4.00 and can be purchased from many vendors around the stadium.

Bag Policy

Supporters are strongly encouraged to avoid bringing a bag to the stadium where possible. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted inside the stadium (approx. 30x20x10 cm) and no bag drop facilities are available.

Supporters who require a larger bag for medical reasons can apply for a baggage exemption by completing this form no later than 24 hours before the game.

Flags and banners

There is only a limited amount of space to display banners and flags within the stadium and they must therefore be no larger than 80cm in depth and 250cm in width.

Banners and flags must not obstruct the view of others, cover advertising signs or cause a safety hazard. Banners and flags must not display any abusive or threatening words, images, political statements or be deemed unacceptable. Flag poles are not allowed. All banners and flags must carry a Fire Safety Certificate.

Supporters are reminded that the Club’s own Flags and Banners Policy is also in operation at away matches.

Prohibited items

Persons in possession of any of the items listed below will be refused entry into the ground:

Bags larger than A4, baby buggies/prams, video recording equipment, drinking glasses, glass bottles, plastic bottles larger than 500ml, darts/knives/weapons, fireworks/flares, gas/smoke cannisters, non-folding umbrellas, tools, flag poles/sticks, air horns/musical instruments, selfie sticks, large lens cameras, canned drinks, rattles.

Supporters are also reminded smoking (including the use of e-cigarettes and vapes) is not permitted anywhere inside the stadium.

Spurs respects

We are proud of our superb and loyal support at home and away.

We recognise that most supporters want to watch a football match and not listen to abusive or indecent language from the stands. Discriminatory or violent behaviour, including racist, homophobic, sexist or anti-disability shouting, chanting or actions, is unacceptable.

The Club reserves the right to indefinitely ban supporters found guilty of using discriminatory language or violent behaviour.

Homophobic chanting - 'Rent Boy' chant

We should like to remind supporters that the Crown Prosecution Service states that the term 'rent boy' is a homophobic slur and a hate crime. The CPS will take criminal action against supporters using the term, which could also result in the Football Association sanctioning the Club.

We urge any supporter who has used this chant in the past to read Proud Lilywhites' statement on retiring the chant and their Co-Chair's personal statement on the impact it has had on his experience of supporting the Club.

Reporting anti-social behaviour

To report any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour while at Stamford Bridge, supporters can text details of the offender and the incident to 88777 with Stand, Block, Row and Seat details.

After the match incidents can be reported by calling 020 7386 3355 or emailing reporthate@chelseafc.com and supporterservices@tottenhamhotspur.com

Ticket Office

Supporters collecting duplicate tickets at the stadium can do so from the Ticket Office, which is located in the Shed End. Duplicate tickets must be requested by emailing ticket.office@tottenhamhotspur.com and will only be provided on production of valid photo ID.

Unauthorised use of tickets

Supporters are reminded that the unauthorised reselling or passing on of tickets is strictly prohibited. In line with the Club's Sanctions & Banning Policy, supporters selling away match tickets above face value will receive an indefinite ban and deduction of all Ticketing Points. Supporters passing on away match tickets equal to face value or less will receive a written warning and a 50 per cent reduction of Ticketing Points.

Supporters unable to attend

Supporters unable to attend the match should contact the Ticket Office as soon as possible. The Club shall make best endeavours to reallocate tickets to other eligible supporters and issue refunds upon receipt of original tickets.