The 2026/27 Premier League campaign for Chelsea promises to be an intense journey as the Blues look to make their mark on the division under Xabi Alonso.
Following a slightly delayed start due to the expansive 2026 FIFA World Cup, the season is set to be a condensed, high-stakes marathon consisting of 33 weekends and five mid-week rounds.
The schedule features a balanced mix of challenging tests and local rivalries. The season kicks off with a high-profile West London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Fans can also look forward to several big-six clashes, including a December double-header against Liverpool and Manchester City, which will likely serve as a litmus test for the team’s ambitions.
As with any Premier League season, supporters should note that these fixtures are subject to change due to broadcast requirements and domestic cup commitments.
Chelsea FC will kick off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a Monday night West London derby against Fulham on August 24, 2026. The season concludes on May 30, 2027, with a home match against Brentford at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea 2026/27 Premier League Schedule
August – November 2026
- August 24: Fulham (Away)
- August 29: Brighton & Hove Albion (Home)
- September 5: Arsenal (Away)
- September 12: Hull City (Home)
- September 19: Brentford (Away)
- October 10: Bournemouth (Home)
- October 17: Everton (Away)
- October 24: Tottenham Hotspur (Home)
- October 31: Manchester United (Home)
- November 7: Sunderland (Away)
- November 21: Leeds United (Home)
- November 28: Nottingham Forest (Away)
December 2026 – February 2027
- December 2: Crystal Palace (Home)
- December 5: Liverpool (Home)
- December 12: Manchester City (Away)
- December 19: Aston Villa (Home)
- December 26: Coventry City (Away)
- December 30: Ipswich Town (Away)
- January 2: Newcastle United (Home)
- January 6: Crystal Palace (Away)
- January 16: Sunderland (Home)
- January 23: Leeds United (Away)
- January 30: Nottingham Forest (Home)
- February 6: Manchester United (Away)
- February 10: Newcastle United (Away)
- February 20: Ipswich Town (Home)
- February 27: Aston Villa (Away)
March – May 2027
- March 3: Coventry City (Home)
- March 13: Arsenal (Home)
- March 20: Hull City (Away)
- April 10: Fulham (Home)
- April 17: Brighton & Hove Albion (Away)
- April 24: Manchester City (Home)
- May 1: Liverpool (Away)
- May 8: Tottenham Hotspur (Away)
- May 15: Everton (Home)
- May 23: Bournemouth (Away)
- May 30: Brentford (Home)
Chelsea are expected to field out a new team under Xabi Alonso who took over following the conclusion of the 2025/2026 season which wasn’t a good one.
