Should I support

Chelsea FC?

Serial winners of the modern era: two Champions Leagues, five Premier Leagues, and Xabi Alonso now in charge.

Founded: 1905
Ground: Stamford Bridge
Manager: Xabi Alonso

Last updated November 11, 2026. Managers come and go; we keep this current.

Honors and legacy

Chelsea are serial winners of the modern era, especially since 2003:

2 Champions Leagues
5 Premier League Titles
8 FA Cups

They've mastered knockout competitions and built a culture of winning through constant change.

Recent history

Chelsea have gone through a chaotic cycle of ownership, managers, and signings, but remain stacked with talent. Success is expected instantly. Patience is not a club value. Enzo Maresca left in January 2026 after a run of poor results (he later took the Manchester City job), and in May Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso, formerly of Real Madrid, fitting right into the club's pattern of constant reinvention.

Greatest ever player

Usually comes down to:

Frank Lampard: Londoner. All-time top scorer from midfield.
Didier Drogba: Big-game monster. Up there with Mo Salah as the greatest African player to play in the Premier League.

The US sports doppelganger

Los Angeles Lakers. Superstars, drama, big signings, high expectations.

Famous fans

Will Ferrell
Emma Watson

Most famous moment: 2012 Champions League Win

Drogba equaliser → Drogba winning penalty → destiny. A fairytale night in Munich.

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Where can I watch Chelsea FC in the US?

NBC has every Premier League game in the US, split across NBC, USA Network and Peacock, with some in Spanish on Telemundo. Peacock carries the most games, but USA Network games need a cable or live-TV login.

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