History of Chelsea F.C. in Timeline

Chelsea Football Club, founded in 1905 and based in Fulham, London, is a professional football club competing in the Premier League. They play their home matches at Stamford Bridge. The club is currently owned by BlueCo, since 2022.

1904: Acquisition of Stamford Bridge

In 1904, Gus Mears acquired the Stamford Bridge athletics stadium with the aim of turning it into a football ground.

1904: Gus Mears acquires Stamford Bridge

In 1904, Gus Mears and his brother Joseph acquired Stamford Bridge with the intention of staging football matches on the site.

March 1905: Chelsea F.C. Founded

On 10 March 1905, Chelsea F.C. was founded at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher's Hook) and were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards.

October 1905: Stamford Bridge hosts rugby match

In October 1905, Stamford Bridge hosted a rugby union match between the All Blacks and Middlesex.

1905: Club Founded

Chelsea Football Club was founded in 1905 and named after the neighbouring area Chelsea, competing in the Premier League and playing their home games at Stamford Bridge.

1907: Highest Average Attendance

Chelsea had the highest average attendance in English football in the 1907-08 season.

1909: Highest Average Attendance

Chelsea had the highest average attendance in English football in the 1909-10 season.

1911: Highest Average Attendance

Chelsea had the highest average attendance in English football in the 1911-12 season.

1912: Royal blue shirts replace eton blue

Around 1912, the light eton blue shirts were replaced by a royal blue version.

1912: Highest Average Attendance

Chelsea had the highest average attendance in English football in the 1912-13 season.

1913: Highest Average Attendance

Chelsea had the highest average attendance in English football in the 1913-14 season.

1914: Stamford Bridge hosted a baseball match

In 1914, Stamford Bridge hosted a baseball match between the touring New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox.

1915: FA Cup Final

In 1915, Chelsea reached the FA Cup final but lost to Sheffield United at Old Trafford.

1918: Stamford Bridge hosted a boxing match

In 1918, Stamford Bridge was the venue for a boxing match between Jimmy Wilde and Joe Conn.

1919: Highest Average Attendance

Chelsea had the highest average attendance in English football in the 1919-20 season.

1920: Finished Third in the First Division

In 1920, Chelsea finished third in the First Division, which was the club's best league campaign to that point.

1920: Stamford Bridge hosted the FA Cup final

In 1920, Stamford Bridge hosted the FA Cup final.

1922: Stamford Bridge hosted the FA Cup final

In 1922, Stamford Bridge hosted the FA Cup final.

1928: Stamford Bridge was used for dirt track racing.

From 1928 Stamford Bridge was used for dirt track racing.

1930: Chelsea featured in The Great Game

In 1930, Chelsea was featured in one of the earliest football films, The Great Game. Jack Cock, a former Chelsea centre forward then playing for Millwall, starred in the film, with several scenes shot at Stamford Bridge, including the pitch, boardroom, and dressing rooms. Andrew Wilson, George Mills, and Sam Millington made guest appearances.

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1932: FA Cup Semi-finalists

In 1932, Chelsea were FA Cup semi-finalists.

1932: Stamford Bridge held England international matches

In 1932, Stamford Bridge held England international matches.

1933: Stamford Bridge was used for greyhound racing.

From 1933 Stamford Bridge was used for greyhound racing.

1933: Norman Long releases comic song

In 1933, comedian Norman Long released a comic song titled "On the Day That Chelsea Went and Won the Cup". The lyrics described a series of bizarre and improbable occurrences on the hypothetical day when Chelsea finally won a trophy.

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1935: Chelsea referenced in Hitchcock's The 39 Steps

In Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film The 39 Steps, Mr Memory claims that Chelsea last won the Cup in 63 BC, "in the presence of the Emperor Nero."

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1939: North Stand added to Stamford Bridge

In 1939, the North Stand was added to Stamford Bridge. It remained until its demolition in 1975.

1946: Stamford Bridge held an unofficial Victory International

In 1946, Stamford Bridge held an unofficial Victory International.

1948: Stamford Bridge was used for Midget car racing.

In 1948 Stamford Bridge was used for Midget car racing.

1952: Ted Drake becomes Chelsea manager, initiates modernisation

In 1952, Ted Drake became Chelsea manager and began modernising the club, replacing the Chelsea pensioner crest.

1952: Ted Drake Appointed Manager

In 1952, Ted Drake was appointed manager of Chelsea Football Club and modernized the club.

1953: Club crest changed to upright blue lion holding a staff

In 1953, the club crest was changed to an upright blue lion looking backwards and holding a staff, based on elements from the coat of arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea.

1954: League championship

In the 1954-55 season Chelsea won the League championship under Ted Drake.

1955: First Division Championship

In 1955, Chelsea won their first major domestic honour, the First Division championship.

1961: Drake Dismissed

In 1961, Ted Drake was dismissed and replaced by Tommy Docherty.

1963: 100 League Goals in a Season

In 2009–10, Carlo Ancelotti led Chelsea to their first Premier League and FA Cup Double, becoming the first English top-flight club to score 100 league goals in a season since 1963.

1964: Near Misses for Treble

In the 1964-65 season, Chelsea challenged for the League, FA Cup and League Cup, winning the League Cup but faltering in the other two.

1964: Tommy Docherty changes kit

In the 1964–65 season, Chelsea manager Tommy Docherty changed the kit, switching to blue shorts and white socks.

1966: Chelsea wear blue and black stripes

In the 1966 FA Cup semi-final, Chelsea wore blue and black stripes, based on Inter Milan's kit.

1968: Stamford Bridge was used for greyhound racing.

In 1968 Stamford Bridge was used for greyhound racing.

1970: FA Cup Win

In 1970, Chelsea won the FA Cup, beating Leeds United 2–1 in a final replay.

1970: Stamford Bridge held the FA Charity Shield matches

In 1970, Stamford Bridge held the FA Charity Shield matches.

1971: European Cup Winners' Cup

In 1971, Chelsea won their first international trophy, the European Cup Winners' Cup.

1971: First Major Honor Since 1971

In 1996, Ruud Gullit led the club to their first major honor since 1971, the FA Cup.

1972: Modernisation of Stamford Bridge begins

In 1972, work began on the modernisation of Stamford Bridge with plans for a state-of-the-art 50,000 all-seater stadium.

1975: Umbro became the kit manufacturer

In 1975, Umbro became the kit manufacturer for Chelsea, and remained so until 1981.

1975: Heraldic badge granted by College of Arms

In 1975, a heraldic badge was granted by the College of Arms to the English Football League for use by Chelsea.

1975: Demolition of the North Stand

In 1975, the North Stand was demolished.

1978: Stamford Bridge held the FA Cup Semi-finals

In 1978, Stamford Bridge held the FA Cup Semi-finals.

1980: Stamford Bridge hosted international cricket match

In 1980, Stamford Bridge hosted the first international floodlit cricket match in the UK, between Essex and the West Indies.

1980: Minder filmed at Stamford Bridge

In 1980, scenes from an episode of Minder were filmed during a real match at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Preston North End, with Terry McCann (Dennis Waterman) standing on the terraces.

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1981: Le Coq Sportif becomes kit manufacturer

In 1981, Le Coq Sportif replaced Umbro as the kit manufacturer.

1982: Ken Bates Acquisition

In 1982, Ken Bates acquired Chelsea from Mears' great-nephew Brian Mears for £1.

1982: Ken Bates bought Chelsea

In June 2003, Ken Bates reportedly recognised a personal profit of £17 million on the Chelsea club he had bought for £1 in 1982.

1983: Gulf Air becomes Chelsea's first shirt sponsor

In 1983, Gulf Air became Chelsea's first shirt sponsor.

1983: New Team Formed

In 1983, manager John Neal put together an impressive new team for minimal outlay.

1985: Blue socks reintroduced

From 1985 to 1992, blue socks were reintroduced as part of Chelsea's home kit.

1986: Chelsea wear all jade strip

From 1986 to 1989, Chelsea away kit was an all jade strip.

1986: The Chelsea Collection becomes kit manufacturer

In 1986, The Chelsea Collection became the kit manufacturer, replacing Le Coq Sportif.

1986: Chelsea's crest changed to a naturalistic lion

In 1986, with Ken Bates owner, Chelsea's crest was changed again featuring a more naturalistic non-heraldic lion, in white and not blue, standing over the C.F.C. initials.

1987: Chelsea's crest used red color

From 1987 to 1995, Chelsea's crest used red color.

1987: Umbro replaced The Chelsea Collection as kit manufacturer

In 1987, Umbro replaced The Chelsea Collection to become the kit manufacturer, and remained so until 2006.

1988: Relegation and Bounced Back

In 1988, Chelsea were relegated and then immediately bounced back by winning the Second Division championship in 1988-89.

1989: Chelsea wear all jade strip

From 1986 to 1989, Chelsea away kit was an all jade strip.

1989: Commodore International becomes Chelsea sponsor

In 1989, Chelsea signed a long-term deal with Commodore International, with Amiga, an offshoot of Commodore, appearing on the shirts.

1990: Chelsea wear red and white diamonds

From 1990 to 1992, Chelsea away kit was red and white diamonds.

1992: Chelsea wear red and white diamonds

From 1990 to 1992, Chelsea away kit was red and white diamonds.

1992: Stadium Freehold Reunited

In 1992, Bates reunited the stadium freehold with the club by doing a deal with the banks of the property developers.

1992: Blue socks removed

In 1992, blue socks were removed as part of Chelsea's home kit.

1994: Chelsea wear graphite and tangerine

From 1994 to 1996, Chelsea away kit was graphite and tangerine.

1994: Coors beer sponsors Chelsea

From 1994 to 1997, Coors beer sponsored Chelsea.

1994: FA Cup Final

In 1994, Chelsea reached the FA Cup final.

1995: Chelsea finished in the bottom half of the table.

For the first time since 1995, Chelsea finished in the bottom half of the table.

1995: Chelsea's crest used yellow color

From 1995 until 1999, Chelsea's crest used yellow color.

March 1996: Chelsea floated on AIM stock exchange

In March 1996 Chelsea was floated on the AIM stock exchange.

1996: Chelsea wear graphite and tangerine

From 1994 to 1996, Chelsea away kit was graphite and tangerine.

1996: Ruud Gullit Appointment

In 1996, Ruud Gullit was appointed as player-manager, starting an upturn in the team's fortunes.

1996: North Stand renamed Matthew Harding Stand

In 1996, the north stand was renamed the Matthew Harding stand, after the club director who died earlier that year.

1997: Autoglass sponsors Chelsea

From 1997 to 2001, Autoglass sponsored Chelsea.

1997: Stamford Bridge was the home stadium of the London Monarchs

In 1997, Stamford Bridge was the home stadium of the London Monarchs American Football team for the season.

1998: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA Super Cup

In 1998, Chelsea won the League Cup, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup under Gianluca Vialli.

1998: Second Cup Winners' Cup

In 1998, Chelsea won their second Cup Winners' Cup.

1999: Chelsea's crest used white color

In 1999, Chelsea's crest used white color.

2000: FA Cup Win

In 2000, Chelsea won the FA Cup under Gianluca Vialli.

2001: Renovation of Stamford Bridge completed

By 2001, the north, west, and southern parts of Stamford Bridge were converted into all-seater stands and moved closer to the pitch, completing the renovation process.

2001: Emirates sponsors Chelsea

From 2001 to 2005, Emirates sponsored Chelsea.

2002: FA Cup Final and Champions League Qualification

In 2002, Chelsea, guided by Claudio Ranieri, reached the FA Cup final and achieved Champions League qualification.

June 2003: Abramovich Buys Chelsea

In June 2003, Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea F.C. for £60 million from Ken Bates.

2003: Chelsea Ladies win Surrey County Cup

From 2003 to 2013, Chelsea Ladies won the Surrey County Cup nine times.

2003: Bruce Buck appointed chairman

In 2003, Bruce Buck was appointed as the chairman of Chelsea Football Club.

2003: Abramovich takeover leads to refocus on Chelsea as a football club

Soon after the Abramovich takeover in 2003, the decision was made to drop the "Chelsea Village" brand and refocus on Chelsea as a football club.

2004: Chelsea moves to Cobham training ground

In 2004, Chelsea moved their training ground to Cobham, Surrey.

2004: Chelsea Ladies affiliated with men's team

In 2004, Chelsea's women's football team, Chelsea Football Club Women (formerly Chelsea Ladies), became affiliated with the men's team and became part of the club's Community Development programme.

2004: Chelsea featured in The Football Factory

In 2004, Chelsea, due to the notoriety of the Chelsea Headhunters, was featured in films about football hooliganism, including The Football Factory.

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2004: Back-to-Back League Championships

Under José Mourinho, Chelsea became the fifth English team to win back-to-back league championships starting in 2004-05.

June 2005: Record Losses

Chelsea made record losses of £140m in June 2005.

2005: Samsung Mobile sponsors Chelsea

From 2005 to 2008, Samsung Mobile sponsored Chelsea.

2005: Chelsea Ladies promoted to Premier Division

In 2005, Chelsea Ladies were promoted to the Premier Division for the first time as Southern Division champions.

2005: QPR takes over Chelsea's old training ground.

In 2005, QPR took over Chelsea's previous training ground in Harlington.

2005: New crest adopted

In 2005, the new crest was officially adopted for the start of the 2005–06 season and marked a return to the older design, used from 1953 to 1986, featuring a blue heraldic lion holding a staff.

2006: Adidas became the kit manufacturer

In 2006, Adidas became the kit manufacturer for Chelsea, a partnership that lasted until 2017.

2006: New crest adopted for the 2005-06 season

The new crest was officially adopted for the start of the 2005–06 season

2007: Chelsea wear luminous yellow

From 2007 to 2008, Chelsea away kit was luminous yellow.

2007: FA Cup and League Cups

In 2007, Chelsea won the FA Cup and two League Cups under José Mourinho.

2007: New training facilities in Cobham completed

In 2007, the new training facilities in Cobham were completed.

2008: Chelsea wear luminous yellow

From 2007 to 2008, Chelsea away kit was luminous yellow.

2008: Samsung sponsors Chelsea

From 2008 to 2015, Samsung sponsored Chelsea.

December 2009: Abramovich converts loans to equity

In December 2009, Roman Abramovich converted £709 million in interest-free soft loans, which were channeled through his holding company Fordstam Limited, into equity. This action left Chelsea Football Club itself debt-free, although the debt remained with Fordstam.

2009: FA Cup Win

In 2009, under caretaker manager Guus Hiddink, Chelsea won another FA Cup.

October 2010: Adidas contract extension

In October 2010, Chelsea extended their partnership with Adidas in a deal worth £160 million over eight years, to continue until 2018. This would later be extended again in June 2013.

2010: Chelsea Ladies become founder members of FA Women's Super League

In 2010, Chelsea Ladies were one of the eight founder members of the FA Women's Super League.

April 2011: Chelsea features in Montenegrin comedy series

In April 2011, Montenegrin comedy series Nijesmo mi od juče featured an episode in which Chelsea played against FK Sutjeska Nikšić for qualification of the UEFA Champions League.

October 2011: Shareholders vote down proposal to buy back Stamford Bridge freehold

In October 2011, a proposal from the club to buy back the freehold to the land on which Stamford Bridge sits was voted down by Chelsea Pitch Owners shareholders.

May 2012: Chelsea makes a formal bid to purchase Battersea Power Station

In May 2012, Chelsea made a formal bid to purchase Battersea Power Station, with a view to developing the site into a new stadium, but lost out to a Malaysian consortium.

June 2012: Chelsea announces profit

Chelsea announced in June 2012 that they had made a profit of £1.4 million for the year ending June 30, 2012, making it the first profit the club had made under Roman Abramovich's ownership.

June 2012: Profit for the year ending June 2012

In November 2012, Chelsea announced a profit of £1.4 million for the year ending 30 June 2012, the first time the club had made a profit under Abramovich's ownership.

November 2012: Profit Announcement

In November 2012, Chelsea announced a profit of £1.4 million for the year ending 30 June 2012, the first time the club had made a profit under Abramovich's ownership.

November 2012: Chelsea announces profit

In November 2012, Chelsea announced a profit of £1.4 million for the year ending June 30, 2012, marking the first time the club had made a profit under Roman Abramovich's ownership.

2012: First UEFA Champions League

In 2012, Chelsea won their first UEFA Champions League.

2012: Champions League Title

In 2012, Roberto Di Matteo led Chelsea to their seventh FA Cup, and their first UEFA Champions League title, beating Bayern Munich 4–3 on penalties.

2012: Chelsea ranked fifth among football brands

In 2012, a report by Brand Finance ranked Chelsea fifth among football brands, valuing the club's brand at US$398 million, which was a 27% increase from the previous year. This valuation was US$10 million more than London rivals Arsenal, the sixth best brand. Chelsea's brand strength was rated AA (very strong).

2012: Chelsea wins UEFA Europa League

Upon winning the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, Chelsea became the fourth club in history to have won the "European Treble" of European Cup/UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League, and European Cup Winners' Cup/UEFA Cup Winners' Cup after Juventus, Ajax and Bayern Munich.

June 2013: Adidas contract further extension

In June 2013, the partnership between Chelsea and Adidas was extended again in a deal worth £300 million over another 10 years.

2013: Loss in 2013

Chelsea Football Club had a loss in 2013.

2013: Chelsea Ladies win Surrey County Cup

From 2003 to 2013, Chelsea Ladies won the Surrey County Cup nine times.

2013: Chelsea makes a loss

In 2013, Chelsea Football Club faced a financial setback, experiencing a loss. This occurred between a profit in 2012 and a high profit in 2014.

2013: UEFA Europa League Title

In 2013, Chelsea won the UEFA Europa League, making them the first club to hold two major European titles simultaneously.

2013: Stamford Bridge hosted UEFA Women's Champions League final

In 2013, the UEFA Women's Champions League final was played at Stamford Bridge.

June 2014: Highest ever profit to June 2014

Chelsea had their highest ever profit of £18.4 million for the year to June 2014.

June 2014: Chelsea records highest ever profit

In June 2014, Chelsea recorded their highest ever profit of £18.4 million for the year. This contrasted with a loss incurred in 2013.

March 2015: League Cup Success

In March 2015, Mourinho returned as manager in 2013 and led Chelsea to League Cup success

2015: Yokohama Tyres sponsors Chelsea

From 2015 to 2020, Yokohama Tyres sponsored Chelsea.

2015: Chelsea Ladies win FA Women's Cup and FA WSL title

In 2015, Chelsea Ladies won the FA Women's Cup for the first time, beating Notts County Ladies at Wembley Stadium. A month later, they clinched their first FA WSL title to complete a league and cup double.

May 2016: Adidas announces early end to kit sponsorship

In May 2016, Adidas announced that by mutual agreement, the kit sponsorship with Chelsea would end six years early on June 30, 2017. Chelsea had to pay £40 million in compensation to Adidas.

October 2016: Nike announced as new kit sponsor

In October 2016, Nike was announced as the new kit sponsor for Chelsea, in a deal worth £900m over 15 years, until 2032.

2016: Chelsea ranked seventh most valuable football club

In 2016, Forbes magazine ranked Chelsea the seventh most valuable football club in the world, estimating its value at £1.15 billion ($1.66 billion). As of 2016, Chelsea was ranked eighth in the Deloitte Football Money League with an annual commercial revenue of £322.59 million.

January 2017: Plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge approved

In January 2017, plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge into a 60,000-seater stadium were approved by Hammersmith and Fulham council.

June 2017: Adidas ends kit sponsorship early

On June 30, 2017, Adidas ended their kit sponsorship with Chelsea six years early, as mutually agreed in May 2016. Chelsea paid £40 million in compensation.

July 2017: Nike becomes Chelsea's kit manufacturer

In July 2017, Nike became Chelsea's kit manufacturer. The partnership started after Adidas ended their contract early, with Chelsea paying £40 million in compensation. This deal followed Adidas being the kit manufacturer from 2006 to June 2017.

2017: Sixth English Title

In 2017, under new coach Antonio Conte, Chelsea won their sixth English title.

2017: Alliance Tyres becomes Chelsea's first sleeve sponsor

In the 2017–18 season, following the introduction of sleeve sponsors in the Premier League, Chelsea had Alliance Tyres as its first sleeve sponsor.

May 2018: New stadium project put on hold

On 31 May 2018, Chelsea released a statement saying that the new stadium project had been put on hold indefinitely, citing "the current unfavourable investment climate".

2018: End of original Adidas extension

2018 marks the end of the original Adidas extension that was agreed upon in October 2010.

2018: Record After-Tax Profit

In 2018 Chelsea announced a record after-tax profit of £62 million.

2018: Chelsea announces record after-tax profit

In 2018, Chelsea Football Club announced a record after-tax profit of £62 million, showcasing financial growth.

2018: Chelsea Ladies win second league and FA Cup double

In 2018, Chelsea Ladies won a second league and FA Cup double.

2018: FA Cup Win and Managerial Change

In 2018, Chelsea won their eighth FA Cup under Antonio Conte, who was subsequently sacked and replaced with Maurizio Sarri.

2018: Hyundai Motor Company becomes sleeve sponsor

In the 2018–19 season, Hyundai Motor Company became Chelsea's sleeve sponsor, replacing Alliance Tyres.

2019: Second UEFA Europa League

In 2019, Chelsea won the UEFA Europa League for the second time.

July 2020: Three becomes Chelsea's shirt sponsor

In July 2020, Three became Chelsea's shirt sponsor.

2020: Chelsea Ladies win third league title and FA Women's League Cup

In 2020, Chelsea Ladies repeated their double success by winning the third league title and the FA Women's League Cup for the first time.

January 2021: Lampard Dismissed

In January 2021, Frank Lampard was dismissed and replaced with Thomas Tuchel.

April 2021: European Super League Announcement and Withdrawal

On 18 April 2021, Chelsea announced it would be joining a new European Super League, but withdrew days later after a backlash from supporters.

2021: Champions League Title, Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup

In 2021, Chelsea won their second UEFA Champions League title, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

2021: Second UEFA Champions League

In 2021, Chelsea won their second UEFA Champions League.

February 2022: Abramovich hands over stewardship of Chelsea FC

On February 26, 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Roman Abramovich handed over "stewardship and care" of Chelsea FC to the Chelsea Charitable Foundation.

March 2022: Abramovich confirms sale of club and UK freezes assets

In March 2022, Roman Abramovich officially announced that he was selling Chelsea Football Club due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. On March 10, the UK government froze Abramovich's assets, clarifying that Chelsea could continue football-related activities. On March 12, the Premier League disqualified Abramovich as a director of Chelsea Football Club.

March 2022: Three temporarily suspends sponsorship

In March 2022, Three temporarily suspended its sponsorship of Chelsea in response to sanctions leveled by the UK government against Roman Abramovich. It restored its sponsorship after the club's ownership changed.

March 2022: Government Sanctions on Abramovich

On 10 March 2022, the British government announced sanctions on Abramovich, with Chelsea allowed to operate under a special license until 31 May.

March 2022: Confirmed bids to acquire Chelsea FC

On March 19, 2022, five confirmed bids to acquire Chelsea FC were submitted to Raine Capital. Some of these bids included a consortium led by Sir Martin Broughton, a group led by the Ricketts family, Swiss and American businessmen Hansjörg Wyss and Todd Boehly, Aethel Partners headed by Ricardo Santos Silva, and British businessman Nick Candy, supported by Gianluca Vialli. On May 7, terms were agreed for a new ownership group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. On May 30, the Boehly consortium, later known as BlueCo, completed the purchase of the club after receiving necessary approvals.

May 2022: Chelsea ranked eighth-most valuable club worldwide

As of May 2022, Chelsea was ranked the eighth-most valuable club in the world according to Forbes, and eighth according to Deloitte, with an annual commercial revenue of €493.1 million.

May 2022: New ownership group acquires Chelsea

In May 2022, Chelsea confirmed that terms had been agreed for a new ownership group led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss to acquire the club, later known as BlueCo. The UK government approved the £4.25bn takeover, ending Abramovich's 19-year ownership. Bruce Buck was replaced by Boehly as chairman, and Marina Granovskaia and Petr Čech also departed.

July 2022: Janet Marie Smith appointed to oversee stadium renovation

In July 2022, Todd Boehly appointed American architect Janet Marie Smith to oversee the renovation of Stamford Bridge.

September 2022: Graham Potter replaces Thomas Tuchel as manager

In September 2022, Graham Potter was appointed as Chelsea's manager, replacing Thomas Tuchel.

2022: Club Ownership Change

In 2022, Chelsea Football Club was acquired by BlueCo.

2022: FIFA Club World Cup

In 2022, Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup, becoming the third English club to achieve this.

2022: Amber Group becomes the new sleeve sponsor

In the 2022–23 season, Amber Group became the new sleeve sponsor for Chelsea, with their digital asset platform WhaleFin appearing on the sleeves of both the men's and women's teams.

2022: Abramovich Hands Over Stewardship

On 26 February 2022, amidst financial sanctions, Abramovich stated he would hand over the stewardship of Chelsea to the trustees of the Chelsea Foundation and later put the club up for sale.

April 2023: Graham Potter sacked, Frank Lampard appointed caretaker manager

In April 2023, Graham Potter was sacked and Frank Lampard was appointed as caretaker manager.

2023: Mauricio Pochettino Appointed Manager

In 2023, Mauricio Pochettino was announced as Frank Lampard's replacement as manager.

June 2024: Enzo Maresca Announced as Manager, Chelsea win the Conference League

On June 3, 2024, Enzo Maresca was announced as Pochettino's replacement. He led Chelsea to win the Conference League after a 4–1 win against Real Betis in the final in Wrocław, as they became the first team to win all of the European trophies.

2024: Chelsea tenth-highest-earning football club

As of 2024, Chelsea was the tenth-highest-earning football club in the world.

2024: Chelsea reach the EFL Cup final, Pochettino leaves

In 2024, Chelsea, led by Mauricio Pochettino, narrowly lost 1-0 to Liverpool in the EFL Cup final. After clashing with the sporting directors over strategy, Pochettino agreed to leave the club at the end of the season.