Craven Cottage hosted the 2026–27 Premier League opening-round match between Fulham and Chelsea.
Fulham welcomed Chelsea to their home ground on Monday, 24 August 2026. The fixture concluded the opening round and was one of several London-based matches involving Premier League clubs that weekend.
Craven Cottage stands beside the River Thames and has been Fulham’s traditional home for much of the club’s history. Its riverside setting and distinctive historic character make it one of the most recognisable grounds in English football.
Chelsea’s own stadium is Stamford Bridge, so the clubs did not share a venue for this fixture. The match was played at Fulham’s ground, despite the two clubs being separated by only a short distance within west London.