A mouth-watering encounter against another side with trophy-winning ambitions kicks off our WSL campaign, and it's a case of an intense rivalry from last season being renewed.

The Blues faced Manchester City four times in succession in March, with Bompastor's side winning the League Cup final, producing a spirited come-from-behind victory in the WSL, and progressing in the UEFA Women's Champions League after a rousing and impressive fightback in the quarter-final second leg at Stamford Bridge.

• Secure your place at our WSL opener against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on 5 September now!

Our season opener is your chance to witness another epic battle between these two top sides in front of our noisy home crowd at the Bridge.

If you want to ensure you don’t miss a minute of action in SW6 – and save yourself money in the process – you can purchase a Bridge Pass. This gives you entry to matches against Man City, London City Lionesses, Arsenal and the final game of the season against Manchester United with a 20% saving compared to buying individual tickets.

Our season opener under the lights at Stamford Bridge will also provide fans with the opportunity to see several of this summer's successful Lionesses in action.

Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Niamh Charles, Kiera Walsh, Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones were all part of the England squad that triumphed in Switzerland, and they are set to return to competitive action with the Blues.

The off-season has also seen new faces join Bompastor's squad, with two-time Champions League winner Ellie Carpenter arriving from OL Lyonnes, as well as Switzerland international goalkeeper Livia Peng, and 19-year-old forward Mara Alber.

And supporters who purchase tickets in the West Stand will be able to drink alcohol in-bowl as part of a trial being undertaken at selected Chelsea Women home matches during the 2025/26 campaign.

So come along, cheer on the Blues, and be part of something special at the Bridge as we bid to (again) win the Women's Super League title.