Chelsea will kick off their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a home game against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. This marks the beginning of a series of London derbies, with the team staying in the capital for most of the opening seven weeks.

Key Fixtures:

• West Ham United (Away): Following the opener, Chelsea will travel to face West Ham United.
• Fulham (Home): A home game against Fulham will test their form early in the season.
• Brentford (Away): Another London derby awaits as Chelsea visit Brentford.
• Manchester United (Away): A challenging trip to Old Trafford on September 20 will be a crucial test.
• Brighton & Hove Albion (Home): Hosting Brighton will be another key match.
• Liverpool (Home): A high-stakes game against Liverpool will be pivotal for their season.

Festive Period: Chelsea will face Newcastle United (away) and Aston Villa (home) around Christmas. The Premier League has ensured at least 60 hours between matchdays during this busy period. Currently, no games are scheduled for Boxing Day (December 26), but this could change.

Run-in: The final stretch of the season looks daunting with games against:

• Manchester City (Home): A crucial home game against the reigning champions.
• Manchester United (Home): Another tough encounter at Stamford Bridge.
• Liverpool (Away): A challenging away game at Anfield.
• Tottenham Hotspur (Home): A key London derby.

Chelsea's season concludes with an away game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on May 24.

World Cup Preparation: Players will have less than three weeks to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, which begins on June 11. This tight schedule adds another layer of complexity to their season.

For the full Premier League fixture list, visit ESPN.