After the UK government implemented changes to the club's special license, Chelsea FC will be able to sell tickets for away games, cup matches, and fixtures featuring the women's squad.
The Blues had previously been unable to sell any tickets or merchandise due to UK restrictions imposed on Russian tycoon and Chelsea club owner Roman Abramovich for his alleged ties with Vladimir Putin during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Premier League, rather than Chelsea, will receive proceeds from ticket sales, which will subsequently be donated to appropriate parties, such as the Premier League or charities.
Away supporters can now purchase Premier League tickets at Stamford Bridge, with all proceeds benefiting the Premier League.
Away fans will be able to attend knockout games, such as Chelsea's home Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Real Madrid on April 6 and the FA Cup semifinal against Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium over Easter weekend, thanks to these modifications.As the club's owner, Roman Abramovich won 21 trophies.
Meanwhile, home tickets are still subject to sanctions, with only season-ticket holders and those who bought tickets before the sanctions were able to attend games.
Chelsea has asked that any proceeds from ticket sales, which would normally go to the club, be donated to victims of the Ukraine conflict.
"The amended license allows Chelsea fans to attend Chelsea FC games; Chelsea fans to go to away Premier League fixtures; and Chelsea fans to attend FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and WSL games," according to a Premier League spokeswoman.
"Any proceeds from the sale of these tickets that would otherwise go to Chelsea will be received and held by the Premier League." Chelsea FC has requested, and the Premier League has agreed, that this money be donated to a charity that will help victims of the Ukrainian war.
"Following consultation with the club, the beneficiary charities will be revealed in due time."
The Chelsea Supporters' Trust issued a statement in response to the new license, pleading with the DCMS and Chelsea FC to "clarify why CFC members will not be permitted to purchase tickets to home Premier League fixtures at Stamford Bridge."
"The sanctions were not imposed to penalize supporters," the statement went on to say, "and this decision is wrong and baseless."
Since Abramovich indicated that he would be selling Chelsea just days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the club's future has been a cause of much concern.
The Raine Group, a US bank coordinating the club's sale, is likely to announce a shortlist by the end of the week. The final judge of the sale will be the UK government.
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