Craven Cottage

Fulham

Capacity: 28,107
Opened: 1896
Location: London, England
Competition: Premier League

What is Craven Cottage?

Craven Cottage is Fulham's home ground on the banks of the Thames in south-west London, with just over 28,000 seats after the new Riverside Stand. Fulham have played there since 1896, and it is best reached on foot through Bishop's Park from Putney Bridge Tube station, about 15 minutes away.

By Leo Nagano · Fact-checked 21 October 2026

Quick facts

Capacity: 28,107
Opened: 1896
Club: Fulham
Address: Stevenage Road, London SW6 6HH Open map

Capacity per the 2026–27 season listing; opening year and coordinates from Wikidata; checked 2026-10-21.

Where should you sit at Craven Cottage?

Craven Cottage mixes old and new. The Johnny Haynes Stand along Stevenage Road is a listed 1905 stand with wooden seats and the original cottage in its corner. The rebuilt Riverside Stand opposite backs on to the Thames. The Hammersmith End is the home end, and the Putney End is shared by home and away fans.

Home sections Away fansSchematic, not to scale

Best seats for views

Riverside Stand upper tier near halfway
Johnny Haynes Stand central blocks, avoiding pillar seats

Best seats for atmosphere

Hammersmith End
Putney End away section

Where do away fans sit?

Away fans sit on the riverside half of the Putney End, blocks P5 to P7, with an allocation of about 2,700.

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Stands at Craven Cottage

Johnny Haynes Stand	East	Grade II listed, opened 1905, with original wooden seats. Some seats have restricted views from pillars.
Riverside Stand	West	Rebuilt with about 3,900 new seats and hospitality; about 8,000 seats once the fit-out is complete.
Hammersmith End	North	Home end behind the north goal.
Putney End	South	Shared: away fans in blocks P5 to P7 on the riverside half, home fans on the other side. The former neutral section has been returned to home fans.

How do you get to Craven Cottage?

Walk from Putney Bridge on the District line: about 15 minutes through Bishop's Park along the river. Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines) is a 20 to 25 minute walk along Fulham Palace Road.

Putney Bridge (District line)

About 15 minutes' walk through Bishop's Park. Busy after the match.

Hammersmith (several lines)

About 20 to 25 minutes' walk; easier for getting away.

Putney station (South Western Railway)

About 20 minutes' walk over Putney Bridge, with trains to Waterloo.

Buses 74, 220, 430

Along Fulham Palace Road.

From the city centre: About 25 minutes by District line from Victoria, plus the 15-minute walk.
From the airport: From Heathrow, take the Piccadilly line to Hammersmith (about 40 minutes) and walk 20 to 25 minutes.
Parking: There is no public parking at the ground. Match-day restrictions cover Fulham's residential streets.

Check train times and fares

Can you tour Craven Cottage?

Price:: £22 adult

Fulham runs stadium tours visiting the dressing rooms, dugouts and the historic Johnny Haynes Stand. Book through the club website.

Book a tour Official tour page

How do you get tickets for Craven Cottage?

Fulham tickets are more available than most Premier League clubs, with members' priority and frequent general sale.

Membership gives early access to match tickets.
General sale is common for many fixtures.
The Putney End's former neutral section has been returned to home fans; check the club's current rules on colours before buying.

Buy from the club or its official resale exchange. Reselling football tickets without the club's permission is a criminal offence in England and Wales.

Official ticket office

Where to stay and eat near Craven Cottage

Where to stay

Fulham, Putney and Hammersmith have hotels within 15 to 25 minutes' walk. Central London is 25 minutes away by District line.

See hotels near Craven Cottage

Food and drink

Putney High Street and the riverside pubs by Putney Bridge are popular with both sets of fans. Fulham Palace Road has cafés and pubs.

Area: Fulham, Bishop's Park and Putney

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Frequently asked questions about Craven Cottage

What is the capacity of Craven Cottage?

Craven Cottage, home of Fulham, holds just over 28,000 after the Riverside Stand redevelopment, rising slightly once its hospitality areas are finished.

Where do away fans sit at Craven Cottage?

Away fans at Craven Cottage sit on the riverside half of the Putney End, in blocks P5 to P7, with about 2,700 tickets.

What is the nearest Tube station to Craven Cottage?

The nearest Tube station to Craven Cottage is Putney Bridge on the District line, about 15 minutes' walk through Bishop's Park along the Thames.

Is there still a neutral section at Craven Cottage?

Fulham used to sell a neutral section in the Putney End where fans of either side could sit. It has been returned to home fans, though some neutral seating has been reported at certain matches, so check before buying.