Craven Cottage hosted Fulham versus Chelsea on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The west London fixture was the final match of the opening round and was played on Monday 24 August 2026. Fulham were the home team, so the match took place at their historic riverside stadium rather than at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.
Craven Cottage stands beside the River Thames in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Fulham have used the ground since 1896, apart from temporary periods at other venues during redevelopment and earlier club arrangements.
The fixture is sometimes confused because Fulham and Chelsea are both west London clubs and their stadiums are relatively close geographically. The home designation is decisive: Fulham hosted the match at Craven Cottage.