Question
Short answer: Chelsea was founded on 10 March 1905 in London, according to Wikidata. Wikidata names Gus Mears and Joseph Mears as the founders. Its first ground, Stamford Bridge (since foundation), is still its home. Nicknames: The Blues, The Pensioners. Chelsea was founded 28 years after its ground: Stamford Bridge dates from 1877, the club from 1905.
At a glance: Chelsea
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Club | Chelsea |
| Founded | 10 March 1905 |
| Source for the date | Wikidata (P571) |
| Founders | – |
| City | London |
| First ground | Stamford Bridge (since foundation) |
| Nicknames | The Blues; The Pensioners |
| Wikidata item | Q9616 |
What the record says about the date
For Chelsea, the inception statement on Wikidata (property P571) reads 10 March 1905. The day and month come from Wikidata alone; UEFA’s stadium record indirectly supports only the year 1905.
Nicknames: The Blues, The Pensioners.
Facts and figures
- Chelsea was founded 28 years after its ground: Stamford Bridge dates from 1877, the club from 1905.
- The first league title came 50 years after the foundation, in the 1954-55 season.
- On Wikidata the club’s official name is "Chelsea Football Club" and its website is chelseafc.com.
- The club’s first European Cup / Champions League title came 107 years after its foundation, in 2012.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chelsea founded?
On 10 March 1905, according to Wikidata.
Who founded Chelsea?
Gus Mears and Joseph Mears, according to Wikidata.
What was Chelsea’s first ground?
Stamford Bridge (since foundation).
Related pages
- Club page: Chelsea
- How many times has Chelsea won the league?
- Chelsea’s stadium
- How many times has Chelsea won the Champions League?
- Turkish edition of this page: Chelsea ne zaman kuruldu? Kuruluş tarihi ve kurucular
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
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Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q9616 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Source: UEFA (uefa.com) — uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2048055/ (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q9616#P571 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q9616#P112 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q955255 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q1627507 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q9616#P159 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q9616#P115 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q171458#P466 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q9616#P1449 (accessed 4 November 2026)
Last updated: 4 November 2026 · Data as of: 4 November 2026 · Verified with: Wikidata, UEFA
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