Chelsea Pre-Season Fixtures 2026/27: Dates, Kick-Off Times, Venues & Ticket Details
Xabi Alonso steps in as Chelsea's new head coach, ready to guide the team through pre-season starting July 28. The Blues will face a challenging series of friendlies, including matches against Western Sydney Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, and AC Milan, before kicking off their Premier League campaign against Fulham.
Fans may see fresh talent on display, such as recent signing Geovany Quenda, as Chelsea sharpens its squad ahead of the season. After a rocky 2025-26 that ended with a 10th-place finish and multiple managerial changes, optimism grows under Alonso’s leadership.
The former Madrid coach inherits a youthful group featuring stars like Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, and Joao Pedro. The club has already made waves in the transfer market by securing Sporting CP’s standout winger Quenda, who impressed last season with 13 goal involvements across 32 matches.
Complete List of Chelsea’s 2026/27 Pre-Season Fixtures
- Date: 28th July 2026Fixture: Western Sydney Wanderers vs ChelseaVenue: Accor StadiumKick-Off: 09:45 GMT
- Date: 1st August 2026Fixture: Chelsea vs Tottenham HotspurVenue: Accor StadiumKick-Off: 09:45 GMT
- Date: 5th August 2026Fixture: Chelsea vs JuventusVenue: Kai Tak Sports ParkKick-Off: 11:30 GMT
- Date: 8th August 2026Fixture: Chelsea vs AC MilanVenue: Gelora Bung Karno StadiumKick-Off: 12:00 GMT
- Date: 9th August 2026Fixture: Johor Darul Ta'z vs ChelseaVenue: Sultan Ibrahim StadiumKick-Off: 12:00 GMT
Opening Match of the Premier League Season
Chelsea's first league match will be a London derby at Craven Cottage, where they meet Fulham, coached by Alvaro Arbeloa. Both clubs have some transfer work left, but this clash promises excitement with plenty of goals expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Chelsea’s first pre-season game under Xabi Alonso?The debut match under Alonso is on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, against Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium.
