⚽ Craven Cottage · South West London
Craven Cottage Seating Guide — Best Seats, Views & What to Avoid
Fulham’s home since 1896 and one of London’s oldest, prettiest grounds, on the bank of the Thames. Four very different stands — the brand-new Riverside, the Grade II listed Johnny Haynes, and the Hammersmith and Putney ends — plus the famous Cottage pavilion. Here’s how to pick the right one.
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Craven Cottage Seating Map
Coloured by our verdict — �� tap any stand or the Cottage for the view & rating
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Every stand and the Cottage pavilion is tappable. Select one to see its view rating, atmosphere and SPL’s verdict. Colour shows our recommendation at a glance.
Best pick
Good value / mixed
Away section
Landmark
· brighter = closer to pitch
Good value / mixed
Away section
Landmark
· brighter = closer to pitch
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Craven Cottage stands — at a glance
| Section | View | Atmosphere | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith End | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Best atmosphere |
| Riverside Stand | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | Premium / newest |
| Johnny Haynes Stand | ★★★ | ★★★ | Historic — pillars |
| Putney End | ★★★ | ★★★★ | Home + away |
| Putney End — Away Section | ★★★ | ★★★★ | Away allocation |
| The Cottage Pavilion | n/a | Iconic | Landmark |
Stand-by-stand breakdown
Hammersmith EndCheck First
The northernmost stand and Fulham’s home end — a ‘Kop’-style bank of the club’s loudest support, with the hardcore in the back rows and H Block (H5). Fulham traditionally attack this end in the second half. Two pillars sit about halfway back.
Home endKop-styleH Block
The atmosphere pick at the Cottage — just avoid the seats directly behind the two pillars.
Riverside StandPremium
The brand-new riverside stand (2019–2025) — the tallest and most modern at the ground, a glass ‘boathouse’ backing onto the Thames, housing the dugouts, TV gantry, hospitality and dining, and the best (and priciest) views in the stadium.
New for 2025Thames-sideDugouts & hospitality
Premium — unbroken views and the best facilities, at the highest prices.
Johnny Haynes StandGood Value
The oldest football stand in the league — a Grade II listed 1905 Archibald Leitch design on Stevenage Road, with original wooden seats, the club shop and ticket office, and family enclosures in its corners. Its character comes with pillars across the front that can clip sightlines.
Grade II listed 1905Wooden Bennet seatsFront pillars
Character over comfort — aim higher and central to stay clear of the front pillars.
Putney EndGood Value
The southern end, shared between home and away fans, with the Cottage Corner beside the pavilion on the Stevenage Road side. Three pillars can obstruct the upper half of the stand.
South endCanopy3 pillars upper
Mixed — a lively end, but watch for pillars in the upper tier and note the away split.
Putney End — Away SectionAway Allocation
Visiting supporters sit on the riverside (western) side of the Putney End — blocks P5, P6 and P7, around 2,700 seats. One of the best away days in London, reached by the Bishops Park riverside walk from Putney Bridge.
Blocks P5–P7Riverside side~2,700 seats
The away allocation — riverside side of the Putney End, behind the south goal.
The Cottage PavilionGood Value
The iconic Cottage Pavilion in the south-east corner — a Grade II listed 1905 Leitch building used as the changing rooms, with a wrought-iron balcony of 32 seats for players’ families and the ‘Still Believe’ tapestry. It never reaches general sale.
Grade II listed 1905Players’ balconyNot on general sale
A landmark, not a ticket — the most photographed corner in English football.
What to check before you book
The sections to check carefully at Craven Cottage are the ones the map flags amber or red. Hammersmith End: The atmosphere pick at the Cottage — just avoid the seats directly behind the two pillars. Putney End — Away Section: The away allocation — riverside side of the Putney End, behind the south goal.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best atmosphere at Craven Cottage?
The atmosphere pick at the Cottage — just avoid the seats directly behind the two pillars.
Where do away fans sit at Craven Cottage?
Visiting supporters sit on the riverside (western) side of the Putney End — blocks P5, P6 and P7, around 2,700 seats. One of the best away days in London, reached by the Bishops Park riverside walk from Putney Bridge.
What are the premium and hospitality areas at Craven Cottage?
The brand-new riverside stand (2019–2025) — the tallest and most modern at the ground, a glass ‘boathouse’ backing onto the Thames, housing the dugouts, TV gantry, hospitality and dining, and the best (and priciest) views in the stadium.
Which seats should I check before booking at Craven Cottage?
The northernmost stand and Fulham’s home end — a ‘Kop’-style bank of the club’s loudest support, with the hardcore in the back rows and H Block (H5). Fulham traditionally attack this end in the second half. Two pillars sit about halfway back.
Which seats are the best value at Craven Cottage?
Character over comfort — aim higher and central to stay clear of the front pillars.
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