Chelsea confirm move to digital ticketing from next season | OneFootball

The club hope the move will improve fan experience having stopped more than 1,000 touted tickets this season

Computer says yes: Tickets will be digital from next season

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Chelsea will introduce digital ticketing from the start of next season.

The club have cited a “major effort to clamp down on ticket touting” as a key driver in the decision, which will see all home matches at Stamford Bridge for both general admission and hospitality go digital for the 2025-26 campaign onwards.

Chelsea report that more than 1,000 people with touted tickets have been stopped from entering Stamford Bridge this season, while 2,000 membership accounts linked to touting have been cancelled, along with “multiple” individuals arrested following police operations.

“Switching to digital ticketing is a major step in ensuring a fairer, safer, more secure ticketing experience and will help to put real tickets in the hands of real fans.

“As a club we strive to provide the best service and best experience for our fans. Moving to digital tickets will be a crucial part of improving fan experience and giving them the peace of mind they deserve.”