⚽ Chelsea FC 2025/26 Premier League Fixtures Released — Key Dates, London Derbies, and European Clashes
Chelsea fans can now start marking their calendars, as the full 2025/26 Premier League fixture list has been released. However, it's important to note that these fixtures are subject to change due to television selections, European competitions, and domestic cup scheduling.
✅ Confirmed Opening Fixture: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – August 17
The only confirmed kick-off time and date so far is Chelsea’s season opener.
📺 Sunday, 17 August 2025
🏟️ Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (Stamford Bridge)
🕑 2:00 PM BST – Live on Sky Sports (UK)
Crystal Palace, who finished 12th in the 2024/25 season, will compete in a European competition for the first time ever after their FA Cup win—though their participation is pending a UEFA appeal due to multi-club ownership rules.
🔥 Chelsea’s Opening Run – Four London Derbies in a Row
Chelsea’s 2025/26 campaign begins with a fiery stretch of London derbies:
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Sun, Aug 17 – Crystal Palace (H)
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Sat, Aug 23 – West Ham United (A)
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Sat, Aug 30 – Fulham (H)
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Sat, Sep 13 – Brentford (A) (after international break)
🎄 Chelsea’s Festive Fixtures 2025
The festive period remains a fan favorite in the English football calendar. Here’s what’s on the schedule:
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Sat, Dec 27 – Aston Villa (H)
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Tue, Dec 30 – Bournemouth (H)
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Sat, Jan 3 – Manchester City (A) *
(Note: The 27 December fixture may be rescheduled to Boxing Day based on TV picks.)
🎯 Season Finale and Champions League Dates
Chelsea, having secured Champions League qualification with a 4th-place Premier League finish, will begin their European campaign in the week of 16–18 September.
The final league match of the season is:
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Sun, May 24 – Sunderland (A)
📅 Full Chelsea Premier League Fixture List – 2025/26
An asterisk () indicates potential rescheduling due to Champions League or domestic cup matches.*
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Sun, Aug 17 – Crystal Palace (H) – 2pm KO, Live on Sky Sports
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Sat, Aug 23 – West Ham United (A)
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Sat, Aug 30 – Fulham (H)
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Sat, Sep 6 – International break
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Sat, Sep 13 – Brentford (A)
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16–18 Sep – Champions League Matchday 1
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Sat, Sep 20 – Manchester United (A) *
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Wed, Sep 24 – Carabao Cup Round 3
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Sat, Sep 27 – Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
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30 Sep – 1 Oct – Champions League Matchday 2
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Sat, Oct 4 – Liverpool (H)
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Sat, Oct 11 – International break
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Sat, Oct 18 – Nottingham Forest (A)
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21–22 Oct – Champions League Matchday 3
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Sat, Oct 25 – Sunderland (H)
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Wed, Oct 29 – Carabao Cup Round 4
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Sat, Nov 1 – Tottenham Hotspur (A)
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4–5 Nov – Champions League Matchday 4
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Sat, Nov 8 – Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
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Sat, Nov 15 – International break
📌 Important Notes for Chelsea Supporters
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Fixture dates and kick-off times are subject to change.
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Matches marked with an asterisk (*) could be rescheduled due to Chelsea’s involvement in European competitions or domestic cup ties.
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Stay updated through Chelsea FC’s official website and Premier League channels for the latest announcements.