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Chelsea Supporters Club Vancouver

August 18th 2026

A big thank you to "J.T." for his message.

A big cheer to all the our members who packed into Lions Pub last night.

Thanks goes out to the team at Lions Pub for their great hospitality.

Don't forget to reserve for upcoming matches at The Lions Pub -  reserve  here.

Match Ticket Applications

Bournemouth home Sat. Oct. 10th application closes Sun. Aug 23rd.   

Click here for important ticket application "window" openings and deadlines.

Prize Pub Points Rewards - Ready to redeem? Click  here to see what points you have and what rewards you can receive now or aim for in the new season.

We have added Pub Reward Points to redeem for Lions Pub gift cards.

Hope to see you at the Lions Pub on the 18th and for matches soon.

Membership info: Click here.

Carefree!

Gerry

Gerard Toms

President .

August 17th 2026

Hello CFC fans,

CSCV Social Evening - Updates:

If you haven't already reserved for Tuesday evening, please do so .

Tuesday August 18th from 5 pm CSCV Social Evening: Reserve here.

Also, don't forget to reserve for upcoming matches at The Lions Pub -

RSVP and reserve here.

Here's some of what we have for you on Tuesday night.

We have added Pub Reward Points to redeem for Lions Pub gift cards.

Click here to see what points you have and what rewards you can receive now or aim for in the new season.

Hope to see you at the Lions Pub on the 18th and for matches soon.

Membership info: Click here.

Carefree!

Gerry

August 15, 2026

CSCV Social evening Lions Pub 5p.m. Tues Sep 18th & Match Ticket Deadlines

Hello CFC fans,

Read on for:

- Match ticket deadlines

- Social evening Aug 18th Prizes and Competitions

- Pub Points Rewards

Match Ticket Applications

For those members that applied for Hull City home tickets, the Chelsea box office is struggling with the new system. We hope to hear some news next week.

Last call for ticket applications for two matches Brentford away match Fri. Sept. 18th. application window closes on Sun. Aug 16th. You need to apply via me for away match tickets.

Luton home in the Carabao Cup, Thurs. August 27th : Home ticket application window is open now and closes Monday. Instructions on how to apply click here.

Bournemouth home Sat. Oct. 10th application closes Sun. Aug 23rd.

Click here for important ticket application "window" openings and deadlines.

CSCV Social Evening - Updates:

If you haven't already reserved for Tuesday evening, please do so because it helps our planning.

Tuesday August 18th from 5 pm CSCV Social Evening: Reserve here.

Also, don't forget to reserve for upcoming matches at The Lions Pub -

RSVP and reserve here.

Prize Draws: We will be drawing prizes at the social evening on the 18th of August at The Lions.

The winners of these two draws will receive a 2026-2027 Jersey or 300 Pub Points.

1. CFC True Blues Early Renewal Prize. Click here to see if you qualified for the draw and what your draw numbers are.

2. End of Season - 4 out of final 8 matches: If you were at the pub for for four of our last eight matches, you are entered into the draw. Click here to see if you qualified for the draw and what your numbers are.

Fun competitions fon Tuesday evening:

For those attending the pre-season social on Tuesday, put your Chelsea thinking caps on, we will hand out a competition entry as follows:

Season Predictions

1. Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League?

2. How many points will Chelsea finish with? (nearest guess wins)

3. What round will Chelsea reach in the F.A.Cup?

4. Who will be Chelsea’s leading goalscorer in all competitions?

5. Who will be Chelsea’s Player of the Season?

6. How many trophies will Chelsea win out of the three big ones Premier League, F.A. Cup and Carabao Cup?

The winner will receive a Retro jersey or 200 Pub Points Rewards at the end of the season.

Chelsea's Starting Eleven v Fulham

We will have a white board on which you can write your guess for Chelsea's starting 11 for the Fulham match. We'll photo your guess and there will be a prize for the winner when the starting 11 is announced.

Prize Pub Points Rewards - Ready to redeem? Click here to see what points you have and what rewards you can receive now or aim for in the new season.

We have added Pub Reward Points to redeem for Lions Pub gift cards.

Hope to see you at the Lions Pub on the 18th and for matches soon.

Membership info: Click here.

Carefree!

Gerry

Gerard Toms

President

Chelsea Supporters’ Club Vancouver

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August 11, 2026

Prize Draws, Pub Points Rewards, Ticket Applications & Social Evening

Hello CFC fans,

See below for updates:

Prize Draws: We will be drawing prizes at the social evening Tuesday18th of August at The Lions.

The winners of these two draws will receive a 2026-2027 Home or Away Jersey or 300 Pub Points.

1. CFC True Blues Early Renewal Prize. Click here to see if you are in the draw.

2. End of Season - 4 out of final 8 matches: If you were at the pub for for four of our last eight matches, you are entered into the draw. Click here to see if you are in the draw.

Prize Pub Points Rewards - Ready to redeem or to carry them forward to earn more in the new season. Click here

Tuesday August 18th from 5 pm CSCV Social Evening and upcoming matches at The Lions Pub - RSVP and reserve here.

Planning a trip to Stamford Bridge or an away match?

Click here for important ticket application window openings and deadlines. Coming up are window openings for Brentford away August 14th and Bournemouth home August 20th.

Hope to see you at the Lions Pub on the 18th and for matches soon.

Carefree!

Gerry

Gerard Toms

President

Chelsea Supporters’ Club Vancouver

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August 7, 2026

Subject: A New Home for CSCV - The Lions Pub

Hello CFC fans,

A New Home for CSCV: The Lions Pub

I hope you have had a good summer and enjoyed the World Cup—apart, perhaps, from the many “if only” and “what if” feelings experienced by Canada and England supporters!

Chelsea’s appointment of Xabi Alonso, together with the continuing changes to the squad, is quickly creating a renewed sense of optimism. I am looking forward to the new season more than I have for several years, although we will need to be patient as Alonso introduces his style of play and assesses so many young—and not so young—recruits!

Here in Vancouver, an important change is also underway.

Listening to our members

In the spring, we surveyed our membership to understand why pub attendance had not returned to pre-Covid levels, despite CSCV membership having nearly doubled, and to identify what we could do to encourage more supporters to attend.

Some of the reasons were beyond our control: changing post-Covid habits, the closure of our much-loved former home at the New Oxford, the growth of home-streaming options and, of course, Chelsea’s disappointing performances last season.

The survey nevertheless identified a clear opportunity to improve the matchday experience.

“There is strong demand for improving the pub matchday experience.

Although 37% of respondents said they were happy with the existing experience, 63% indicated that they would like improvements such as larger or better screens, more food and drink offers, themed events, prize draws, a better atmosphere and more opportunities for social interaction.”

We subsequently discussed possible improvements at the Brass Fish with the Freehouse Group. However, the operating realities of opening specially for numerous early-morning matches—particularly those attracting smaller attendances—limited what could reasonably be achieved.

The larger matches worked well, but opening for every early fixture was not a sustainable arrangement.

As is often the case, a problem has created a new opportunity.

Introducing Chelsea at The Lions Pub

We have long admired the design and atmosphere of The Lions Pub, located nearby at 888 West Cordova Street. It is a proper British-style pub, with excellent televisions, clear sight-lines, very good food and drink, and an atmosphere that feels like a natural fit for Chelsea supporters.

Following friendly and constructive discussions with the Terminal City Club, which owns The Lions Pub, we have agreed on an initial partnership and watch-party schedule through the end of December.

CSCV will move to The Lions Pub beginning with our pre-season social gathering on:

Tuesday, August 18th

From 5:00 p.m.

A New Approach to Match Gatherings

Rather than meeting for every Chelsea fixture, we will initially concentrate on:

* an average of two major weekend matches each month; and

* all weekday matches with lunchtime kick-offs in Vancouver.

Our first two match gatherings will be:

Fulham v Chelsea

Monday, August 24 at 12:00 noon

Arsenal v Chelsea

Sunday, September 6 at 8:30 a.m.

By concentrating attendance at selected matches, we hope to create a stronger “big-game” atmosphere while ensuring that the arrangement works well for both CSCV and the pub.

For selected early morning weekend matches, The Lions Pub will open specially for CSCV approximately 30 minutes before kickoff. Plans include:

* a Chelsea breakfast menu;

* Chelsea music before the match;

* excellent views of the game throughout the pub;

* prize draws;

* Pub Points rewards for attending; and

* the opportunity to remain after the final whistle for brunch, another match or simply more time with fellow supporters.

A selected schedule will make it easier for members to mark the matches in their calendars, invite family and friends, make plans for breakfast or brunch and help us build the lively matchday atmosphere we all want.

For weekday matches, the Lions Pub is open as usual. We will have a designated area for our members, with TVs picture and sound for that designated area.

This season, reservations for all matches will be made with us and we will inform the pub of the expected attendance numbers. Please try to reserve a few days in advance.

Reservations help CSCV and The Lions Pub plan staffing, seating and food service. They do not guarantee a particular table, so please arrive before kickoff; walk-ins will be accommodated whenever space permits. Members will always receive priority.

The Lions Pub is also exceptionally convenient for public transit, with Waterfront Station, the Canada Line, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express all nearby.

If you are not familiar with the venue, you can visit the Lions Pub website for more information https://www.tcclub.com/lions-pub-home/

Join us on August 18

Please make every effort to join us at The Lions Pub on Tuesday, August 18 from 5:00 p.m. for a proper pub social gathering.

It will be an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of a new season and a new era for CSCV—and to reconnect with old friends while welcoming new supporters.

Thank you to the Freehouse Group

Finally, we offer our sincere thanks to our friends at the Freehouse Group for their support and hospitality over the past 18 years at the Cinema Public House, the New Oxford and the Brass Fish.

We have shared countless memorable Chelsea victories, dramatic matches and wonderful occasions at those venues. We are tremendously grateful for those years of friendship and support, and we wish everyone at the Freehouse Group every success in the future.

We now look forward to welcoming Chelsea fans old and new to our new home at The Lions Pub.

Reservations for the pre-season gathering and upcoming matches can be made here https://www.trueblues.ca/events

Carefree!

Gerry