Inside Chelsea’s Club World Cup Party: Rooftop Views, Blue Empire State, and a Celebration to Remember in New York
Chelsea’s triumphant Club World Cup victory over Paris Saint-Germain wasn’t just a footballing statement — it was a reason to celebrate the end of a historic, 330-day season in style. And when the final whistle blew at MetLife Stadium, the party was only just getting started.
Fresh from a 3-0 demolition of PSG, Enzo Maresca’s young squad headed back to Manhattan, where the real celebration unfolded deep into the early hours of Monday morning at the luxurious Peninsula Hotel, located on Fifth Avenue, just opposite Trump Tower.
Sixty-Four Matches, Two Trophies, and One Long Season
Chelsea’s season was an odyssey: 64 competitive matches, a Conference League title, Champions League qualification, and now global champions. For a squad brimming with youthful energy, the Club World Cup win was not just silverware — it was the emotional culmination of a grueling year of transformation.
No surprise then that the celebrations in the city that never sleeps reflected the scale of the achievement.
From the Pitch to the Penthouse
At the Peninsula, the Blues gathered to toast their success. Players, staff, and even non-playing squad members like Kendry Paez — who travelled with the team but didn’t feature — were part of the night.
The post-match celebration wasn’t overly flashy. There was no live DJ, but that only opened the floor for players and staff to take control of the playlist — a perfect way to make the moment personal. The rooftop bar became a highlight, offering views of the glowing New York skyline — a backdrop fit for world champions.
Empire State of Blue
The celebrations spilled beyond the private hotel party. At 10pm, the Empire State Building lit up in Chelsea blue, a tribute from the city to mark the club’s global achievement.
New Yorkers, perhaps unfamiliar with the finer points of European football, couldn’t ignore the magnitude of Chelsea’s feat. Billboards of Cole Palmer — already plastered around Manhattan during the tournament — now featured a stark, simple message in bold:
“Scary Good.”
For Paris Saint-Germain, Palmer had indeed been the stuff of nightmares. With two goals and an assist, the 23-year-old was the star of the final — and arguably the entire competition.
A Fitting Send-Off
This was no ordinary celebration. It was the symbolic end to a chaotic, relentless, and ultimately rewarding season. Players mingled with their families, shared laughs, posed with the trophy, and soaked in the moment before they scatter for a much-needed summer break.
Enzo Maresca, visibly emotional after the final, had said:
“I have no words for the players. They all deserve this. It’s a good moment.”
And at that rooftop bar, in the heart of New York, surrounded by lights, music, and the iconic Club World Cup trophy — it truly was.
Chelsea have won on the pitch. And now, they’ve partied like it too.
