Brentford v Chelsea matchday guide

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Brentford FC

·17 September 2026

Brentford v Chelsea matchday guide

Brentford host Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium on Friday evening in the Premier League (8pm kick-off BST. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Use this guide to plan your visit to the Gtech, find out what's happening around the stadium ahead of kick-off and discover how you can get involved in our matchday activities.

Continue to build the matchday atmosphere

Help us create a memorable atmosphere at the Gtech as we continue to build the matchday experience together.

Wear red and white at the match to create a sea of red and white
Be in your seat at 7.30pm to get behind the team during the warm-up
Supporters in the west stand and north stand are encouraged to wave the flags placed on their seats as the teams enter the pitch
Once the match has finished, please leave your flag on your seat before departing the stadium so it can be collected and reused at future fixtures

Important information: pre-match light show

There will be a light show between 7.52pm and 7.55pm, which will include strobe lighting.

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Supporters who may be affected by strobe lighting are advised to remain in the concourse during this period.

Travel

Train

No planned disruption is scheduled for matchday.

Use the TfL journey planner or Citymapper to plan your journey to and from the match, including bus routes arriving near to the stadium.

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.

Retail opening times and bag drop

The Hive Superstore will be open from 11am until 10.30pm.

Bag storage is available from the Bees Superstore. Please note that the Bees Superstore is not currently open to fans for retail purchases. Please visit the Hive Superstore and our retail kiosk units available around the stadium to buy club merchandise.

Free bag storage will be available from 6pm until 11pm.

The club's updated bag policy remains in effect this season. Supporters are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the latest bag restrictions and exemptions before travelling to the stadium. Find out more about bag restrictions and exemptions here.  

Food and beverage – take advantage of new items and early bird offers

See what delicious new items and returning favourites are on offer for the rest of the season in our matchday menu update.

Our new London Pride Lager is available in all areas of the ground.

A reduced-price early bird offer is available on food and drink.

Offers in general are available for 30 minutes upon turnstiles opening: 6.30pm-7pm
Offers in premium areas (including The Dugout) are available for 30 minutes upon turnstiles opening: 6pm-6.30pm

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

Get involved

There are plenty of ways to get involved on matchday. Supporters can once again take part in Gtech's 'Our Home to Yours' giveaway at half-time, with further details shared on the big screens and club channels throughout the evening.

Following the match, supporters can visit the Monster Energy sampling activation located outside Entrance B.

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

Tickets for home fans are fully digital and accessible on any smartphone. To help you get into the stadium smoothly, we advise all fans to:

Download your ticket onto your phone before you arrive, so it’s ready at the turnstile without the need for internet connection
Arrive early to avoid queues and get discounts on food and drink (see deals below)

For any questions on the day, the box office opens at 11am. For guidance and FAQs on how to download your digital ticket, use the resources on our website.