Chelsea vs Juventus: Date, Time, and How to Watch the Pre-Season Friendly
Chelsea will continue their pre-season preparations with a friendly match against Juventus on Wednesday. This is the first of three games scheduled for Chelsea this week, with upcoming matches against AC Milan and Johor Darul Ta'zim over the weekend.
Match Details
- Date: August 5, 2026
- Kick-off Time (UK): 12:30pm
- Venue: Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong
The match takes place at Kai Tak Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 50,000. This stadium previously hosted a friendly between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur last year.
Viewing Information in the UK
- TV Coverage: The match will not be broadcast on traditional TV channels in the UK.
- Online Streaming: Fans can watch live via CFC+, Chelsea's own streaming service.
- Highlights: Key moments will be available on CFC+, Chelsea’s YouTube channel, and the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Context for Chelsea and Juventus
Xabi Alonso will aim for a strong response from his players after Chelsea’s recent 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, a loss that came despite playing over 40 minutes against ten men. Before that, Chelsea recorded a thrilling 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Juventus have had a quiet but solid start to their pre-season, keeping clean sheets in their last three games: a 0-0 draw with Basel, a 1-0 away win at Standard Liege, and a 2-0 home victory against Nice.
Pre-Season Fixtures This Week for Chelsea
- August 5: Chelsea vs Juventus, 12:30pm, Kai Tak Sports Park
- Weekend Matches: Games against AC Milan and Johor Darul Ta'zim
