Chelsea’s 2025/26 pre-season: Fixtures, results & where to watch

Chelsea may have spent the early part of the summer at the Club World Cup, but they will soon be back in Premier League action as they prepare for another gruelling campaign.

While their exploits last term ended in European glory, the Blues are once again back at the top of the game, with Champions League nights returning to Stamford Bridge for the first time since early 2023.

Navigating their summer adventure in the United States will pose an added challenge for Enzo Maresca, who will, of course, be keen for the west Londoners to get into their stride once they have had a decent break and got some more traditional pre-season action under their belts.

So what does Chelsea’s pre-season schedule look like? Here is a summary of their confirmed plans so far, including the latest information on kick-off times and where to watch the games.

Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures

Chelsea have been pencilled in for a double-header at Stamford Bridge, with a pre-season tournament involving Bayer Leverkusen and Milan taking place in the second week of August.

These matches are likely to be Chelsea’s final games before the start of the Premier League season, taking place seven days before their 2025/26 bow against FA Cup holders Crystal Palace.

Leverkusen – now managed by former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag – are up first on Friday 8th August, before a clash against the Rossoneri two days later.

Any other additions to their pre-season programme will likely depend on the conclusion of their Club World Cup campaign.

Where to watch Chelsea’s pre-season matches

TV information for Chelsea’s two pre-season clashes has not been revealed. However, the Club World Cup continues to be shown on DAZN. Should Chelsea reach the final, there will be just under four weeks for players to recover before the visit of Leverkusen.

Chelsea’s 2025/26 Premier League fixtures

Five of Chelsea’s opening six Premier League matches will take place in the capital, with two west London derbies and a trip to Old Trafford awaiting them in the new season.

First up is a clash against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, before travelling across London to face West Ham.

Fulham visit at the end of August, with Chelsea making the short trip to Brentford after the September international break.

Manchester United and Brighton follow, with Champions League and Carabao Cup campaigns set to ensure a busy start to the campaign.

Note: All fixtures are subject to change.

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