At which stadium was Fulham versus Chelsea played on the 2026–27 opening weekend?

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

Craven Cottage is Fulham’s home stadium beside the River Thames in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It hosted the Monday 24 August 2026 meeting, which Chelsea won 3–2.

The ground is one of the Premier League’s most recognisable historic venues. Fulham have played there since 1896, apart from periods when redevelopment and temporary relocation affected the club’s use of the stadium.

Stamford Bridge is Chelsea’s home ground, so it is the most likely alternative in this fixture. The match was nevertheless at Fulham’s stadium because Fulham were the home side. Emirates Stadium hosted Arsenal’s opener, while Gtech Community Stadium was the venue for Brentford’s match.