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.
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.
