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Chelsea to play cup fixtures at AFC Wimbledon's stadium next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Chelsea to play cup fixtures at AFC Wimbledon's stadium next season

Summary

Chelsea FC announced they will host their 2026/2027 home domestic cup fixtures and UEFA Women’s Champions League matches at AFC Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium. This decision comes as Chelsea navigates a complex fixture schedule involving their men's, women's, and academy teams, marking an end to their previous use of Kingsmeadow. While all Barclays Women’s Super League games will still take place at Stamford Bridge, the club is looking to create a welcoming environment in the new venue. Chelsea's women’s business operations director expressed excitement about this change and thanked AFC Wimbledon for their support as they aim to create memorable experiences for fans.

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Key Details

•Chelsea's cup fixtures will move to Cherry Red Records Stadium.
•Kingsmeadow will no longer be used for cup matches.
•All Women's Super League fixtures remain at Stamford Bridge.
•Chelsea's director highlighted the need for a compliant venue.
•Plans to create special experiences for fans at the new location.

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9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea announce new home venue for cup fixtures

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Chelsea will play their 2026/2027 home domestic cup fixtures and UEFA Women’s Champions League ties in the league phase at AFC Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium.The Blues announced the news v...
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