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Stamford Bridge
Overview
Stamford Bridge is Chelsea’s home stadium and has been the club’s ground since Chelsea was founded in 1905.
Key facts
History
Chelsea’s official stadium history records that Stamford Bridge opened as a sporting arena in 1877 and was later redeveloped for football. Chelsea was formed in 1905 after the ground became available for a new football club, making Stamford Bridge inseparable from the club’s entire competitive history.
Sources
Chelsea: Stamford Bridge stadium historyPublisher: Chelsea FC · Accessed: 2026-10-08
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