Best Seats at Stamford Bridge
Complete guide to finding the perfect seat at Stamford Bridge - home of Chelsea. Based on 163 real fan reviews.
Quick Summary
Best overall section:
Matthew Harding Stand Lower
Best value section:
Matthew Harding Stand Lower
Price range:
£45 - £87
For singing fans:
Matthew Harding Stand Lower
Best Seats for View
Sections with the clearest sightlines and best pitch visibility
East Stand Upper
Best ViewUpper tier
3.8/5 view rating
Upper tier with panoramic views. Often more tickets available.
Tip: Good value option. Views are excellent from most seats.
Shed End Lower
Lower tier
3.6/5 view rating
Historic home end with excellent atmosphere from Chelsea supporters. Away fans are allocated to specific blocks in the EAST STAND lower tier (Blocks 4-6 corner), NOT the Shed End. This is HOME territory - vocal Chelsea supporters create great atmosphere here.
Tip: Avoid if you want quiet - near away fans and vocal home fans. Great for atmosphere lovers.
Matthew Harding Stand Upper
Upper tier
3.5/5 view rating
Upper tier with good views and decent atmosphere spillover from below.
Tip: Good views and still part of the atmosphere. Better sightlines than lower.
Best for Atmosphere
Where the singing and passion create unforgettable matchdays
Matthew Harding Stand Lower
Most AtmosphericLower tier
3.7/5 atmosphere rating
Named after the beloved late vice-chairman. The singing end of Stamford Bridge. Home to Chelsea's most vocal fans.
Tip: Best atmosphere in the ground. Singing and standing common. Central blocks best. The "Celery" song and bouncing are legendary here.
Shed End Lower
Lower tier
3.3/5 atmosphere rating
Historic home end with excellent atmosphere from Chelsea supporters. Away fans are allocated to specific blocks in the EAST STAND lower tier (Blocks 4-6 corner), NOT the Shed End. This is HOME territory - vocal Chelsea supporters create great atmosphere here.
Tip: Avoid if you want quiet - near away fans and vocal home fans. Great for atmosphere lovers.
Best Value for Money
Great experience without breaking the bank
Matthew Harding Stand Lower
Best ValueLower tier
~£68 per ticket
Named after the beloved late vice-chairman. The singing end of Stamford Bridge. Home to Chelsea's most vocal fans.
Tip: Best atmosphere in the ground. Singing and standing common. Central blocks best. The "Celery" song and bouncing are legendary here.
Matthew Harding Stand Upper
Upper tier
Upper tier with good views and decent atmosphere spillover from below.
Tip: Good views and still part of the atmosphere. Better sightlines than lower.
West Stand Upper
Upper tier
Upper tier of main stand. Excellent central views.
Tip: Great views, corporate atmosphere. Good for photography.
Best for Families & First-Timers
Family-friendly sections with a welcoming atmosphere
Matthew Harding Stand Upper
Family FriendlyUpper tier
Upper tier with good views and decent atmosphere spillover from below.
Tip: Good views and still part of the atmosphere. Better sightlines than lower.
West Stand Upper
Upper tier
Upper tier of main stand. Excellent central views.
Tip: Great views, corporate atmosphere. Good for photography.
East Stand Lower
Lower tier
Opposite the main stand. Good views, often available for members.
Tip: Good balance of view and atmosphere. Easier to get tickets here. Accessibility: Some wheelchair spaces. View of dugouts.
Wheelchair Accessible
Sections with wheelchair access and companion seating
East Stand Lower
AccessibleLower tier
Opposite the main stand. Good views, often available for members.
Tip: Good balance of view and atmosphere. Easier to get tickets here. Accessibility: Some wheelchair spaces. View of dugouts.
West Stand Lower
Lower tier
The oldest stand, housing the directors' box and VIP areas. Premium seating with excellent views.
Tip: Best seats in the house but least atmospheric. Corporate feel. Worth it for the view. Accessibility: Central wheelchair positions with excellent views. Premium pricing.
Insider Tips
For First-Time Visitors
Stadium tour includes the changing rooms, tunnel, and dugouts. The Chelsea Museum has excellent European trophy collection. The Megastore on Fulham Road is popular. The area around the ground is upmarket with good restaurants.
Match Day Tips
The Butcher's Hook on Fulham Broadway is the main pre-match pub but rammed. Try the Duke on the Green or Elk Bar. Fulham Road restaurants are excellent but book ahead. Matthew Harding Stand has best atmosphere.
Away Fan Section
Shed End Lower (one half, 3,000 allocation)
Family Section
Family section in East Stand Lower. Family packages available.