Chelsea fc new stadium 2015
Chelsea FC's new stadium, Stamford Bridge, was not completed in 2015. The club had initially planned to move to a new stadium in 2016, but the project was delayed several times due to various reasons.
In 2015, Chelsea FC announced that they would be building a new 60,000-seat stadium at Stamford Bridge, with a planned completion date of 2018. However, the project was delayed due to various issues, including planning permission, construction delays, and financial constraints.
In 2017, the club announced that the new stadium would be completed in 2021, with a revised capacity of 62,000 seats. The new stadium was designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron and was expected to feature a retractable roof, a larger pitch, and improved facilities for players and fans.
The new stadium was finally completed in May 2021, with Chelsea FC playing their first match at the new stadium on September 21, 2021. The stadium has a seating capacity of 62,000 and features a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including a retractable roof, a larger pitch, and improved player facilities.
Here are some key dates related to Chelsea FC's new stadium:
- 2015: Chelsea FC announces plans to build a new stadium at Stamford Bridge, with a planned completion date of 2018.
- 2017: The club announces that the new stadium will be completed in 2021, with a revised capacity of 62,000 seats.
- 2021: The new stadium is completed, with Chelsea FC playing their first match at the new stadium on September 21, 2021.