Chelsea step up planning for potential new stadium | OneFootball

Chelsea have held talks with the Mayor of London’s office to discuss the prospect of building a new stadium.

The West Londoners are deliberating plans to move to a new stadium or enhance their current home at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s current venue has a capacity of 41,728, which will make it only the 11th-largest stadium in the Premier League next season.

Plans are in motion over a project to modernise the club’s facilities and The Telegraph have revealed that talks have been held with the Mayor of London’s office. Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, would need to approve any potential proposals.

Should Chelsea decide to leave Stamford Bridge, a site at Earl’s Court has been named as a potential new home.

However, the management of the Earl’s Court Development Company (ECDC), who own the plot, have said previously that the current project plans are for residential housing.

The statement said: “There is no plan within our plans for Chelsea FC to relocate to the Earl’s Court site. We have a fully detailed design, shortly to be registered with both local authorities, which prioritises the delivery of thousands of homes and jobs, culture and open space through a well-designed and considered masterplan, which has evolved over four years of engagement.

“This will see development commence in 2026 with the first residents and occupiers moving in from 2030. This is, and will remain, our primary focus.”

Chelsea’s talks with the Mayor of London’s office could be the start of formulating a proposal for a new stadium. The Blues have the option to bid for the site at Earl’s Court before development on current plans begin. The deadline to purchase the plot is unclear.

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