Fulham’s stadium for the 2026–27 opening-weekend match against Chelsea was Craven Cottage.
Craven Cottage stands beside the River Thames in Fulham, west London, and has been Fulham’s home since 1896, apart from temporary periods when redevelopment required relocation. The listed fixture against Chelsea was scheduled there on Monday, 24 August 2026.
Chelsea were the visitors, despite being the more internationally prominent club in many discussions of the match. Their own ground is Stamford Bridge, located nearby in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Loftus Road is associated with Queens Park Rangers, while Selhurst Park is Crystal Palace’s home, making both plausible but incorrect alternatives.