They overcame Bayern Munich in their home stadium to win the Champions League after the match went to extra time.
Didier Drogba was Chelsea's hero, scoring the equalising goal in the dying minutes of normal time and netting the spot kick to win the shootout 4-3.
He was nearly the villain when he conceded a penalty in the first half of extra time, but Dutchman Arjen Robben's shot was saved by Chelsea's other hero on the night, goalkeeper Petr Cech.
At 34, Drogba is said to be leaving Stamford Bridge, so his winning goal could well be his last kick for the club. But the Ivorian star will certainly be immortalised as a Chelsea legend by the fans.
He said of his team-mates on ITV: "They never give up until the end. This team is amazing.
"It was written, I think, a long time ago. I want to dedicate this cup to all the managers we've had before, all the players I've played with before."
Roman Abramovich, the club's owner, joined in the celebrations from the stands.
Around 25,000 fans from the west London club packed behind one of the goals in the Allianz Arena, but the Blues were greatly outnumbered by the Germans in red.
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