At which stadium was Fulham versus Chelsea played in the 2026–27 Premier League opener?

Fulham versus Chelsea was played at Craven Cottage in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

Craven Cottage is Fulham’s historic home beside the River Thames in west London. It hosted the opening-round meeting on Monday, 24 August 2026, when Chelsea defeated Fulham 3–2.

The venue can be confused with Stamford Bridge, which is Chelsea’s home stadium. Because Chelsea were the winners and scored three goals, some summaries can make the match feel like a Chelsea home fixture; however, Fulham were the listed home side.

The match was a west London derby and completed the first round of the season. Craven Cottage’s riverside location and the preserved Johnny Haynes Stand make it one of the most recognisable grounds in English football.