Chelsea FC is dedicated to the long-term sustainable growth of women's football. While Chelsea is proud of Kingsmeadow Stadium and it has hosted thrilling Champions League games in the past, it is no longer a UEFA accredited venue for the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
As a result, our UWCL fixture against BK Hacken must be played at Stamford Bridge.
We do appreciate that midweek evening matches can be challenging for some fans to attend, and in order to maintain the club’s commitment to the sustainable growth of women's football, Stamford Bridge will have a reduced seating capacity of 5,000 for Chelsea vs Hacken.
This decision ensures the match is financially sustainable and allows us to open our stands in a way that creates the best atmosphere and experience for supporters.
Depending on sales forecast for further group stage fixtures, this cap may be removed and will be communicated to ticketholders accordingly.