The ticket selling information has been announced for our first match of 2026.
Chelsea will play Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday 4 January with a 5:30pm kick-off at the Etihad Stadium.
Ticket sales for this match will be as follows:
Monday 15 December from 10am until 11:30am: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Monday 15 December.
Monday 15 December from 12pm until 1:30pm: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Monday 15 December.
Monday 15 December from 2pm until 3.30pm: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Monday 15 December.
Monday 15 December from 4pm: All remaining season ticket holders who have yet to purchase can purchase one ticket per person.
Tuesday 16 December from 10am until 11:30am: Tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Tuesday 16 December.
Tuesday 16 December from 12pm until 1:30pm: Tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Tuesday 16 December.
Tuesday 16 December from 2pm until 3.30pm: Tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Tuesday 16 December.
Tuesday 16 December from 4pm: All remaining members who have yet to purchase can purchase one ticket per person.
Tickets will be sold online only.
Application process for supporters with access needs
Supporters who require accessible tickets can submit an application form found here during the selling period. Alternatively, supporters if they are able to do so, can call our Access Team on 0371 811 2012 or 0044 207 915 1950 (international callers) to reserve tickets and request further information. Personal assistant tickets can only be allocated using this process.
Accessible parking information
The Etihad Stadium has up to 14 accessible spaces, please contact the access team at access@chelseafc.com to reserve a space. You will need to provide your car registration and confirm you are happy for this and your email address to be passed to Manchester City.
Coach travel
Coach travel to the Etihad Stadium will be on sale from 10am on Monday 15 December.
Coaches will depart Stamford Bridge at 10:00 and Newport Pagnell at 11:30.
Coaches will be priced at £15 per person.
Please note that all timings are estimated and will be confirmed on your final itinerary sent via email three to five days before travel. Supporters can click here to purchase or call on 0333 230 9115. You should only book travel if you have a valid match ticket.
Click for full details on coach bookings, including coach allocation, special requirements, minimum numbers for coaches to run, when card payments will be taken and car park booking at Stamford Bridge when travelling from there by coach.
Allocation
We have received an allocation of 3,065 tickets which includes an allocation of 25 non-ambulant and 25 personal assistant tickets. Ambulant tickets will be taken from the main allocation.
Dispatching of tickets
The entire allocation for this fixture will be in digital form. This will be clearly marked on the online portal, so supporters can be aware that they are purchasing tickets in this format. Tickets will be sent from Monday 29 December, via email.
Supporters who require assistance with their digital tickets can contact the ticket office on Friday 2 January no later than 12pm. Please note that away duplicate tickets can only be collected by supporters in the booking.
Loyalty points
Supporters will receive one loyalty point for this match.
Refunds
Away match tickets are not refundable.
Ticket prices
Tickets for this match are priced as follows:
Supporters under 14 are not allowed to enter the stadium without an adult (18 or over).
Adult £30.00
Senior (over 65) £25.00
18-21 £25.00
Under 18 £18.00
Non-ambulant adult £20.00
Non-ambulant senior (over 65) £20.00
Non-ambulant 18-21 £20.00
Non-ambulant under 18 £18.00
Ambulant adult £20.00
Ambulant senior (over 65) £20.00
Ambulant 18-21 £20.00
Ambulant under 18 £18.00
Personal assistant - free of charge
Match dates and ticket on-sale dates are subject to change. All ticket sales are subject to availability. Please check the website for the latest information.