The 'Cottage' was originally a hunting lodge built on the site in 1780 for Lord Craven.
Architect Archibald Leitch, who designed the Johnny Haynes Stand, is responsible for many of football's most iconic early 20th-century stadium structures.
The Johnny Haynes Stand is the oldest standing football structure in the Football League.
A statue of Michael Jackson was famously commissioned and displayed at the stadium by former owner Mohamed Al-Fayed between 2011 and 2013.
The stadium's original 1896 construction cost was approximately £15,000.
Craven Cottage has hosted international matches for several national teams, including Australia and South Korea.
The stadium is built on land that historically belonged to the Bishop of London.
Craven Cottage is the historic home of Fulham Football Club, located directly on the north bank of the River Thames in Fulham, London. The stadium is renowned for its namesake 'Cottage,' a Grade II listed pavilion located in the corner of the pitch. Opened in 1896, the ground maintains much of its original Victorian and Edwardian architecture, including the Johnny Haynes Stand designed by Archibald Leitch. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 29,600 following recent redevelopments. It is one of the few professional English football grounds that remains tightly constrained by its residential surroundings and riverside location. The Riverside Stand expansion is the most recent significant structural addition to the venue. The pitch runs parallel to the Thames, creating a unique visual link between the stadium and the waterway.
The corner of the pitch showcasing both the Cottage pavilion and the river backdrop.
Walk along the Thames Path behind the Riverside Stand for the best river views.
Book a stadium tour in advance to access the interior of the historic Cottage pavilion.
Check the official calendar as matchday access is restricted to ticket holders only.
Trying to access the pitch or player-only areas without an official tour guide.
Stadium tours operate seasonally and are suspended during major match preparations.
No specific dress code, though away team colors are restricted in home supporter sections on matchdays.
