Brentford v Chelsea matchday guide | OneFootball

Brentford host Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium in the Bees' next Premier League fixture on Saturday 13 August (kick-off 8pm BST).

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Use this guide to help you get ready to use your digital ticket and see the latest information on rail disruptions in the area.

Fans are reminded that any form of abuse will not be tolerated at the Gtech and to show respect to our visitors before, during and after the match.

Brentford and Premier League launch Together Against Suicide

Brentford is taking part in the Premier League’s suicide prevention programme, which aims to provide support for fans experiencing suicidal thoughts.

At the match, we’re launching a new campaign Talking is the Best Tactic to highlight the importance of conversation and encourage fans to take time to talk to one another.

Brentford’s consultant psychologist Michael Caulfied recognises the importance of creating safe spaces to talk and installed benches at Robert Rowan Performance Centre to create a place for meaningful conversations with players, coaches and staff.

Before kick-off, Stu Wakeford will be speaking to Michael about how he supports our players with their mental health. Take your seat in-bowl before 7.30pm to watch their conversation. This interview may contain discussions of suicide and related topics, which some of our fans may find triggering.

There will also be posters around the stadium with links to resources to help those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Find out more about Brentford’s campaign

Digital ticketing - download your ticket in advance and arrive early to avoid queues

Digital ticketing will be in operation for this fixture. If you’ve purchased a ticket or have been sent your season ticket (premium seat holders included), you can download it now to your Apple or Google Wallet on your smartphone.

To help you get into the ground smoothly, we advise all fans to:

For guidance and FAQs on how to download your digital ticket and other essential processes, use the resources on our website.

As a thank you to fans that arrive early, all food and drink (including alcohol) will be 50 per cent off for one hour after turnstiles open, 6.30pm - 7.30pm (or 5.30pm - 6.30pm in premium areas). Home areas only.

On the day, we will have Here to Help stewards in position at every entrance to the stadium, ready to answer your questions.

Please make sure your phone is fully charged before setting off. If your battery runs out, charging stations are available at the box office to help you access your ticket.

The box office opens at 2pm. We strongly recommend that you visit the box office as early as possible to resolve your issues before you begin your normal pre-match routine. The box office phone lines will be open from 2pm and close at 5pm to help our team prepare for the match.

Free stadium WiFi at the Gtech

Stay connected at Gtech Community Stadium with our free stadium WiFi. Whether you want to access your digital tickets, get live match updates, or enjoy exclusive content through the Brentford app. Connecting is simple and quick, just input your name, date of birth and email address.

Travel - track closures between Clapham Junction and Kew Bridge and on TFL services

Train

Planned engineering works scheduled on Saturday 13 September will impact South Western Railway services and Transport for London services in west London

South Western Rail: Buses will replace all train services between Clapham Junction and Kew Bridge, and between Clapham Junction and Twickenham (including Richmond). Replacement bus services stopping at all stations between Clapham Junction and Kew Bridge will take approximately 52 minutes. Trains from the west of Kew Bridge towards Hounslow and Weybridge are unaffected.

Click here for the full and latest information

TfL: The District Line will be closed between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway. The Piccadilly Line will be closed between Hammersmith and Osterley.

In light of digital ticketing guidance, please plan ahead for an early arrival to the Gtech.

Check if your route is affected by the disruption on the South Western Railway website and the Transport for London website. You can use Citymapper to find an alternative route.

There is also a live music event at Gunnersbury Park on matchday that may cause queues for rail replacement buses or TfL services before and after the match.

Parking

We advise you to take public transport to the match where possible.

You can pre-book parking through our website for secure parking on matchday. No reserved parking is available to supporters unless a space has been pre-booked.

Bike to Brentford - free bike parking, maintenance and e-bike discounts on matchday

Fans who cycle to the match can use our free bike parks for safe and secure storage this matchday.

Secure bike parking will be available on matchday at either our permanent bike racks at the northwest corner of the stadium or our temporary bike park outside the Bees Superstore.

E-bike parking is now available for Forest and Voi bikes at our temporary park. Visit our Bike to Brentford page to claim a code for a 30-minute free ride with Forest or 50 per cent off a day pass with Voi.

Our temporary park is staffed at all times and provides storage for items such as helmets and e-bike batteries. The park opens two hours before kick-off and closes one hour after full-time due to a later kick-off. Arrive early to get a free bike maintenance check (first come, first served until kick-off).

For information on cycle routes, visit our Bike to Brentford page. Please also be aware that the Borough of Hounslow has cut service to Lime bikes. More information here.

Bike to Brentford offers will continue for our home matchday against Manchester United on 27 September.

Pre-match build-up and light show

Take your seat early to enjoy our pre-match presentation this Saturday, including:

Timings are approximate and subject to change.

Shop our new travel wear range

Travel in comfort and style with our new travel wear range, available on matchday at the Hive Superstore (open 9am) and the Bees Superstore (open 4pm). Both stores close one hour after full-time.

Food and drink offers - try our new 1889 Burger and Fuller’s Black Cab stout

New for this season, our 1889 Burger is available across the stadium. We’ve also introduced Black Cab stout by club partner Fuller’s to our menu.

Get both for 50 per cent off by arriving early!

BeeOrder - pre-order your food and try Seoul Birdie Korean fried chicken

Use BeeOrder to skip the pre-match queues and request food items from other menus across the stadium.

New for this matchday, order Seoul Birdie Korean fried chicken and enjoy flavours inspired by Korea in a menu inspired by American barbecue.

Access BeeOrder on the Brentford app to pre-order food and drink 72 hours before matchday.

Items ordered on BeeOrder can only be collected pre-match, but you can beat the queues with access to our dedicated BeeOrder collection points.

Our self-service screens remain available to fans pre-ordering food for collection at any time.

Download the Brentford app for iOS or Android here

20 per cent off all food and drink post-match in The Dugout bar

After the match, The Dugout bar in the south stand will be open to Bees fans to enjoy, with 20 per cent off all food and drink, closing at 11pm (bar closes at 10.30pm)

Countdown to kick-off - the timings you need to know

9am: The Hive Superstore opens (closes one hour after full-time)

2pm: Box office opens for all matchday enquiries (closes at half-time, will not reopen after full-time)

4pm: The Bees Superstore opens (closes one hour after full-time)

5.30pm: Premium doors open (50 per cent off food and drink until 6.30pm)

6pm: Temporary bike park outside Bees Superstore open (closes one hour after full-time)

6.30pm: General admission doors open (50 per cent off food and drink until 7.30pm)

7.30pm: Conversation with club consultant psychologist Michael Caulfield as part of our suicide prevention campaign

7.45pm: Light show

8pm: Kick-off

11pm: The Dugout closes (bar closes at 10.30pm)

Please note our list of items that are not permitted into the stadium, including large bags and suitcases. There are no bag storage facilities at Gtech Community Stadium.