Chelsea
- Founded:
- 1905
- Stadium:
- Stamford Bridge
Chelsea Football Club are a professional football club based in Fulham, London, who play in the Premier League, the highest level of English football. Founded in 1905, the club have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. The club's home ground is the 41,837-seat Stamford Bridge stadium, where they have played since their establishment. Chelsea had their first major success in 1955, winning the league championship, and won various cup competitions during the 1960s, 1970s, 1990s and 2000s. The club have enjoyed their greatest period of success in the past two decades, winning 15 major trophies since 1997. Domestically, Chelsea have won four league titles, seven FA Cups, four League Cups and four FA Community Shields, while in continental competitions they have won two UEFA Cup Winners' Cups, one UEFA Super Cup, one UEFA Europa League and one UEFA Champions League. Chelsea are the only London club to win the UEFA Champions League, and one of four clubs, and the only British club, to have won all three main UEFA club competitions. Chelsea's regular kit colours are royal blue shirts and shorts with white socks. The club's crest has been changed several times in attempts to re-brand the club and modernise its image. The current crest, featuring a ceremonial lion rampant regardant holding a staff, is a modification of the one introduced in the early 1950s. The club have sustained the fifth highest average all-time attendance in English football. Their average home gate for the 2012–13 season was 41,462, the sixth highest in the Premier League. Since July 2003, Chelsea have been owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. In April 2013 they were ranked by Forbes Magazine as the seventh most valuable football club in the world, at £588 million ($901 million), an increase of 18% from the previous year.
Latest Chelsea news
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Pochettino confirms Milan meeting, focuses on USMNT and World Cup
Morgan Rogers open to Arsenal transfer amid Aston Villa interest
Chelsea sets €140 million asking price for Enzo Fernandez amid Real Madrid interest
Real Madrid agrees with Konaté as World Cup approaches
Manchester City leads clubs with 19 players called up for World Cup
Manchester United aims to sign Ederson and Mateus Fernandes this summer
Brazilian clubs see World Cup call-ups, Manchester City leads overall
Neymar stays in Brazil's World Cup squad ahead of first match
Real Madrid evaluates interest in Ibrahima Konate amid Chelsea pursuit
Manchester City pursues Morgan Rogers transfer from Aston Villa for over £100M
Chelsea pursues Andrea Cambiaso with Juventus likely to sell
Manchester United targets summer transfer window for Premier League resurgence

Crystal Palace to discuss managerial role with Lens coach Pierre Sage
Barcelona could pursue Cucurella and Grimaldo amid transfer speculation
Enzo Fernandez open to Chelsea exit amid Real Madrid interest
Liverpool to hold talks with Iraola for head coach position
Arsenal open to selling Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford transfer discussions stall with Barcelona
Melvine Malard draws bids as Manchester United Women seek reinforcements
Newcastle United awards for 2025/26 season announced
Three dark horses could make deep runs in World Cup 2026
USMNT eyes World Cup success with home advantage in 2026
Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup due to knee injury
Premier League club enquired about Ibrahima Konate ahead of Liverpool exit
Manchester United considers signing Lewis Hall from Newcastle
Gus Poyet responds to Cristiano Ronaldo's comments on Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League

Mary Earps and Mapi Leon expected to join London City Lionesses
Aston Villa seeks improvement after Europa League triumph
Tottenham pursues Savinho as Chelsea retains Josh Acheampong this summer
Chelsea unveils 2026-27 home kit during launch event
Chelsea and Nike unveil new home kit for 2026-2027 season
Barcelona open to offers for Jules Kounde this summer
Chelsea reveals new home shirt for 2026/27 season
Manchester City targets winger Savinho for summer transfer
Sadio Mane included in Senegal's World Cup squad for summer tournament
Alejandro Garnacho offered to Juventus, AC Milan, and AS Roma
Marc Cucurella willing to leave Chelsea amid multiple club inquiries
Enzo Le Fée shines as Sunderland qualifies for European football
Sunderland fans reflect on memorable season and hopes for European football
Katie McCabe joins Chelsea, triggering backlash from Arsenal fans
Chelsea FCW signs Katie McCabe from Arsenal on free transfer

