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Chelsea

Tier 1Premier LeagueFulham, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, London, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
10 March 1905
Ground
Stamford Bridge40,044 seats · opened 1877
Full name
Chelsea Football Club
Website
chelseafc.com

Who owns Chelsea

Controlled by BlueCo 22 Limited (via BlueCo 22 Midco and Chelsea FC Holdings) since May 2022; BlueCo is controlled by Clearlake Capital, which announced in September 2026 that it is buying out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, with Hansjörg Wyss remaining a minority partner.

Owned by a multi-club groupOwner based abroad: United States

As of September 2026High confidenceSources: Companies House, Companies House, theScore (AP)

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamChelsea Football Club LimitedPrivate limited company, England, Companies House 01965149
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    BlueCo 22 LimitedPrivate limited company, EnglandSince 30 May 2022, figure as of 3 October 2026Through BlueCo 22 Midco Limited (14213798) → Chelsea FC Holdings Limited (02536231) → operator; each link 75% or more per Companies House PSC registerHigh confidenceSources: Companies House, Companies House, Companies House
    • Stake not knowncontrols
      Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.Investment firm, United StatesSince May 2022, figure as of 16 September 2026Through Clearlake-managed funds/affiliates through 22 Holdco Limited (Companies House 14075518), which holds 75% or more of BlueCo 22 LimitedClearlake held 61.5% before 16 Sept 2026; Chelsea announced that day that Clearlake affiliates will acquire the Boehly and Walter interests (12.8% each) and take full control. Post-deal percentage not stated; Companies House PSC register not yet updated for the buyout.High confidenceSources: theScore (AP), Companies House, Companies House
    • 12.8%minority
      Hansjörg WyssPerson, SwitzerlandSince May 2022, figure as of 16 September 2026Through through 22 Holdco Limited12.8% is the share reported for the original 2022 split. Reuters: Clearlake 'has teamed up with … Wyss, to purchase the stakes'; his post-deal share is not stated.Medium confidenceSources: theScore (AP), The Star (Reuters)
    • 12.8%minority
      Mark WalterPerson, United StatesSince May 2022, figure as of 16 September 2026Through through 22 Holdco Limited12.8% is the share reported for the original 2022 split. On 16 Sept 2026 Chelsea announced that Clearlake affiliates will acquire the Boehly and Walter interests; the holding stays current until completion is reported.Medium confidenceSource: theScore (AP)
    • 12.8%minority
      Todd BoehlyPerson, United StatesSince May 2022, figure as of 16 September 2026Through through 22 Holdco Limited (Boehly registered there as having significant influence or control as a member of a firm)12.8% is the share reported for the original 2022 split. On 16 Sept 2026 Chelsea announced that Clearlake affiliates will acquire the Boehly and Walter interests; the holding stays current until completion is reported.Medium confidenceSources: theScore (AP), Companies House
Part of a multi-club groupBlueCo2 clubs

Changes of control

  1. 16 September 2026

    Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Hansjörg Wyss bought a minority stake from Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, announced.

    Price reported as £950m (Media estimate reported by Reuters for the stakes, about a quarter of the club; not disclosed by the parties.).

    Clearlake, which held 61.5% before the announcement, takes full control; Wyss joins the purchase and stays a minority partner.

    High confidenceSources: theScore (AP), The Star (Reuters)

    What the source says
    Chelsea Football Club today announced affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group will acquire the ownership interest of Todd Boehly
  2. 30 May 2022

    BlueCo 22 Limited took control.

    Bought from Roman Abramovich's Fordstam Limited, which ceased to be the registered controller of Chelsea FC Holdings and of the club on 30 May 2022, when BlueCo 22 Limited's chain took over.

    High confidenceSources: theScore (AP), Companies House, Companies House

    What the source says
    In 2022, Clearlake and Boehly combined to take over the club from Roman Abramovich
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