Overview

• Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has indicated that the club's new stadium project may not be completed until 2042, extending the initial 15–20-year timeline set in 2022.
• Internal disagreements among ownership, with Hansjorg Wyss highlighting a lack of dedicated project leadership, are contributing to the delays.
• The club is leaning toward relocating to Earl’s Court, shelving earlier plans for a neo-gothic rebuild of Stamford Bridge.
• Stamford Bridge’s limited 41,000-seat capacity ranks ninth in the Premier League, restricting matchday revenue and leaving Chelsea behind London rivals in infrastructure development.
• London Mayor Sadiq Khan has invited Chelsea to discuss redevelopment plans, emphasizing the need for a stadium that reflects the club's stature.