Chelsea FC has entered early-stage discussions with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, regarding the possibility of building a new stadium at Earl’s Court in West London. The move signals renewed momentum behind the club’s long-term ambition to modernize and expand beyond the current limitations of Stamford Bridge.
While no official proposal has yet been submitted, talks reportedly followed an invitation from the Mayor’s office, acknowledging Chelsea’s interest in upgrading its matchday infrastructure. Stamford Bridge currently holds just over 40,000 fans — considerably less than many Premier League rivals — which has increasingly become a bottleneck for revenue and expansion plans.
Under former owner Roman Abramovich, several alternative sites were explored, but none came to fruition. The new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, is continuing to push for a larger, modern venue that aligns with Chelsea’s growing commercial and sporting ambitions.
One key site under evaluation is Earl’s Court — a prime location with transport links and redevelopment potential. Although no detailed plans have been made public, Chelsea shareholder Hansjorg Wyss recently stated that Earl’s Court is “the best option” available for a new stadium project.
A spokesperson for the Mayor emphasized that no formal planning documents have been received so far:
“The Mayor and Transport for London can only assess any proposal once full details are provided.”
If Chelsea does move forward, it would mark one of the most significant stadium projects in London football since Tottenham’s rebuild of White Hart Lane. For now, fans and industry watchers alike are keeping a close eye on what could be a game-changing development in West London.
