Chelsea train at the Cobham Training Centre at Stoke d’Abernon, near Cobham in Surrey. It houses every part of the club’s football operation, from the first team to the academy and women’s team.
When Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, the training facilities were seen as a priority for investment. The Harlington ground was owned by Imperial College and was regarded as dated next to Manchester United and Arsenal.
What is on site
The centre has an indoor artificial pitch, a media centre, gyms, cold immersion pools and a sauna, along with medical and rehabilitation technology. It works like a campus, with the first team, academy and women’s team all based there.
