The venue was originally known as the Kingston Athletics Centre before being developed into a football stadium.
In 2017, Chelsea FC Women moved to Kingsmeadow, signaling a significant investment in the women's game infrastructure.
The stadium's record attendance of 4,850 was achieved during a Chelsea FC Women's fixture.
The pitch underwent extensive renovations to meet the specific requirements of professional Women's Super League matches.
The stadium is colloquially referred to as 'The Cherry Red Records Stadium' due to previous long-term naming rights agreements.
Kingsmeadow is the primary home ground for Chelsea Football Club Women and Chelsea FC Academy teams. Owned by Chelsea FC since 2018, the venue serves as a dedicated facility for elite women's and youth football development. The stadium features four stands with a total capacity of approximately 4,850 spectators. The site provides various flexible function spaces used for corporate events, conferences, and private hire. It is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The venue replaced Kingstonian FC as the home ground, which had occupied the site since its construction in 1989.
From the front row of the main stand looking across the pristine playing surface.
Check the official Chelsea FC website calendar for matchday restrictions, as these often close function spaces to the public.
Book facility hire well in advance, as the venue is highly sought after by local corporate entities.
Verify the specific entrance gate required for your event, as access points differ between matchday fans and function space visitors.
Do not attempt to access the pitch or player-restricted zones unless specifically authorized during a guided event.
Closed for private events during major matches; subject to seasonal football fixture scheduling.
Smart-casual for business functions; standard stadium security protocols apply regarding bags and prohibited items.
