Chelsea and FC Copenhagen will meet in the round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League. Chelsea will travel to Denmark for the first leg as they look to win a European cup this season.
What is the FC Copenhagen away section like? What can travelling Chelsea fans expect from the Danish capital, and what ticket collection information do those supporters need? This concise and regularly updated guide from FGG explains everything you need to know.
What is FC Copenhagen like for away fans?
Copenhagen is a beautiful city lauded around the world for its food, history, attractions, and atmosphere. If you plan to travel to the city just for the game, however, we've got a few drinking and eating options for you.
Where to drink in Copenhagen for Chelsea fans?
There are plenty of bars and nightclubs where visiting fans can enjoy a pint while visiting Copenhagen, although it is a little bit more expensive here than in places in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. A pint of Carlsberg, the local beer, can range from $6.78 to $9.90 in places.
But if you are really into your beer, you can do a tour of the Carlsberg Brewery, with each person getting two beers thrown in for good measure.
Where to eat in Copenhagen for Chelsea fans
If you want to dine in style and don’t want to miss the match or travel far, Parken Stadium has its own three-star Michelin restaurant. Geranium is located on the eighth floor of the stadium and was named one of The World’s Top 50 Best restaurants back in 2022.
But if you want to explore the city and move away from the stadium, there are plenty of choices. We recommend you try Humanns Vinstue, a restaurant in Copenhagen's centre. It is vegetarian-friendly and has a menu that includes Danish foods and specialities.
What will the away section at Parken Stadium be like for Chelsea fans?
Away fans will be in the D Stand for the 2024/25 Champions League.
How to get to Parken Stadium
The Parken Stadium is easily accessible via several means of transport. Located in the north of Copenhagen on Øster Alle, just above Trianglen, the stadium is next to one of the city's biggest parks, the Fælledparken.
The best public transport route to Parken Stadium is the M3 Metro, which opened in 2019. You can get off at any of three Metro stations, all of which are a short walk from the ground: Trianglen, Poul Henningsens Plads and Vibenhus Runddel.
If fans are travelling straight from the airport, they can take the S-train to Copenhagen's main station and then the M3 Metro. Alternatively, you can take the Metro to Kongens Nytorv and switch to the M3 line there.
Fans can drive to Parken stadium, but parking is limited. Cycling is another option, with safe cycle paths on nearly every Copenhagen street. Cycling from the city centre to Parken will take just 12 minutes.
As for walking, fans can reach Parken Stadium in 40 minutes from the city centre and 20 minutes if you're already in the north of the city.
Parken stadium tour: How to visit the FC Copenhagen ground
FC Copenhagen ground tours will take place around the fixture. However, they only take place on weekends, so any Chelsea fans looking to take part would need to either head to Denmark early or stay a while longer.
Parken Stadium tickets: How to watch an FC Copenhagen game
How to get FC Copenhagen vs Chelsea tickets
Chelsea began ticket sales on 24 February, with the first set of tickets now off sale at the time of publishing. Season ticket holders' tickets went on sale on 25 February, with the members' sale happening on 26 February. There is a limit of one ticket per person.
Third-party Club Brugge vs Aston Villa tickets
There are a few options if you can't secure tickets through either club and must go through a third party. In recent years, many fans have begun turning to third-party ticket resale sites to purchase football tickets, and some are already listing tickets for this match.
We recently reviewed LiveFootballTickets and Seatpick, both of which are options for fans looking to purchase tickets from third-party sites. As with all third-party websites, you will need to pay more than the face value of the tickets if you choose this option. However, this eliminates the need to buy memberships to obtain match tickets.
Away allocation
Chelsea has been allocated 2,389 tickets, including 10 non-ambulant and 10 personal assistant tickets. Ambulant tickets will be taken from the main allocation.
FGG says: A big night in Denmark for the Chelsea faithful
With Chelsea now fully expected to claim the Conference League title, Copenhagen could be an interesting fixture. While not often seen as one of the major sides, they've taken some big scalps in recent years. The biggest of those came last season against Manchester United, so the Danish side will need a similar level of heroics.