Full breakdown of the Blues’ 2025-26 EPL campaign.
After a strong finish to the 2024-25 campaign, Chelsea enter the 2025-26 season with renewed optimism under Enzo Maresca. Chelsea won the Conference League by defeating Real Betis in the final and they also secured a fourth-place Premier League finish.
The Blues are still competing in the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., which has also limited their pre-season to just two fixtures. New arrivals like Liam Delap have adjusted nicely to life at Chelsea and a resurgent midfield led by Enzo Fernandez set up an intriguing year for Chelsea.
Their Premier League opener is just days after the Club World Cup final, which could test their early-season sharpness. But with a talented squad, Chelsea’s title hopes could gain traction quickly if they start strong.
Here is the detailed look at Chelsea’s league fixtures for the 2025-26 season:
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2025:
| Match | Home/Away | Date | Time (UK) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | Home | 17 August | 2 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| West Ham | Away | 23 August | 3 PM | London Stadium |
| Fulham | Home | 30 August | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Brentford | Home | 13 September | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Manchester United | Away | 20 September | 3 PM | Old Trafford |
| Brighton | Home | 27 September | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Liverpool | Home | 4 October | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Nottingham Forest | Away | 18 October | 3 PM | City Ground |
| Sunderland | Home | 25 October | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Away | 1 November | 3 PM | Tottenham Hotspur St. |
| Wolves | Home | 8 November | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Burnley | Away | 22 November | 3 PM | Turf Moor |
| Arsenal | Home | 29 November | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Leeds United | Away | 3 December | 8 PM | Elland Road |
| Bournemouth | Away | 6 December | 3 PM | Vitality Stadium |
| Everton | Home | 13 December | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Newcastle United | Away | 20 December | 3 PM | St. James’ Park |
| Aston Villa | Home | 27 December | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Bournemouth | Home | 30 December | 8 PM | Stamford Bridge |
2026:
| Match | Home/Away | Date | Time (UK) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | Away | 3 January | 3 PM | Etihad Stadium |
| Fulham | Away | 7 January | 8 PM | Craven Cottage |
| Brentford | Home | 17 January | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Crystal Palace | Away | 24 January | 3 PM | Selhurst Park |
| West Ham | Home | 31 January | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Wolves | Away | 7 February | 3 PM | Molineux Stadium |
| Leeds United | Home | 11 February | 8 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Burnley | Home | 21 February | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Arsenal | Away | 28 February | 3 PM | Emirates Stadium |
| Aston Villa | Away | 4 March | 8 PM | Villa Park |
| Newcastle United | Home | 14 March | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Everton | Away | 21 March | 3 PM | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Manchester City | Home | 11 April | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Manchester United | Home | 18 April | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Brighton | Away | 25 April | 3 PM | American Express Stadium |
| Nottingham Forest | Home | 2 May | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Liverpool | Away | 9 May | 3 PM | Anfield |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Home | 17 May | 3 PM | Stamford Bridge |
| Sunderland | Away | 24 May | 4 PM | Stadium of Light |
Chelsea’s 2025-26 Premier League journey begins with a London derby at home against Crystal Palace on August 17. With Nicolas Jackson suspended for this match, all eyes will be on new signing Liam Delap to make an impact in front of the Stamford Bridge faithful. Just two weeks later, Chelsea welcome Fulham for another derby, before a short trip across London to face Brentford on September 13.
The first major test against a traditional rival comes on September 20 with a visit to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United, followed closely by a home clash against Liverpool on October 4. Another derby against Tottenham Hotspur awaits Chelsea on November 1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Chelsea then host Arsenal in a pivotal fixture on November 29.
After the turn of the year, Chelsea face a demanding stretch in April where they host both Manchester City and Manchester United on consecutive weekends. The season concludes with a blockbuster run-in featuring Liverpool away (May 9), Tottenham at home (May 17), and a final-day trip to newly promoted Sunderland on May 24.
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