Chelsea 2026/27 Pre-Season Schedule: Dates, Kick-Offs, Locations & Ticket Details
With Xabi Alonso stepping in as the new manager, Chelsea is gearing up for pre-season starting July 28. Fans can expect to see the Blues take on a variety of teams including Western Sydney Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, and AC Milan before the Premier League opener against Fulham.
This pre-season offers a chance to witness fresh signings like Geovany Quenda, who impressed last season with 13 goal contributions over 32 games. After a challenging 2025-26 season ending in 10th place and a couple of managerial changes, Chelsea aims to regain momentum and sharpness under Alonso’s guidance.
Alonso inherits a youthful squad featuring talents such as Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, and Joao Pedro. The club has already made moves in the transfer market with Quenda joining from Sporting CP, adding firepower on the wing.
Pre-Season Fixtures Overview
- Date: 28th July 2026
- Match: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Chelsea
- Venue: Accor Stadium
- Kick-Off: 09:45 GMT
- Date: 1st August 2026
- Match: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Venue: Accor Stadium
- Kick-Off: 09:45 GMT
- Date: 5th August 2026
- Match: Chelsea vs Juventus
- Venue: Kai Tak Sports Park
- Kick-Off: 11:30 GMT
- Date: 8th August 2026
- Match: Chelsea vs AC Milan
- Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
- Kick-Off: 12:00 GMT
- Date: 9th August 2026
- Match: Johor Darul Ta'z vs Chelsea
- Venue: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
- Kick-Off: 12:00 GMT
Premier League Opener Details
After wrapping up the pre-season matches, Chelsea will kick off their EPL campaign against Fulham at Craven Cottage. This fixture pits two former Real Madrid stars and coaches, with Alvaro Arbeloa leading Fulham. Both London clubs are still active in the transfer window, making this matchup one fans should watch closely for plenty of action.
FAQ
- When is Chelsea's first pre-season match under Xabi Alonso? The opening friendly takes place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, against Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium.
