The Premier League has released its 2025/26 fixtures, and fans are looking at the moments that can possibly define their season. Chelsea begin their season with a visit from Crystal Palace, and they would be looking for a strong result to help begin the season on a good note.
Chelsea are gearing up for a thrilling 2025/26 Premier League season, starting with a London derby against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on August 17.
After a successful opening game in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, where they secured a 2-0 win over LAFC in Atlanta, the Blues have learnt of their 2025/26 Premier League fixtures, and they will be eager to make a strong start to their domestic campaign.
Chelsea’s opening fixtures look favourable, with matches against fellow London clubs West Ham United and Fulham following the Palace game.
The team’s first major challenge will come on September 20, when they face Manchester United at Old Trafford. This match will be a significant test for Enzo Maresca’s side, and a strong performance could set the tone for the rest of the season.
The autumn schedule will be packed for Chelsea, with key matches against Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal. The Blues will host Liverpool on October 4, and then face Tottenham away on November 1 and Arsenal at home on November 29. These matches will be crucial in determining Chelsea’s position in the league table.
As the season progresses, Chelsea will face a tough run-in, including matches against Manchester City and Manchester United in April.
The return leg against Liverpool is scheduled for May 9, and the season will conclude with a match against newly promoted Sunderland on May 24. With a return to the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea will be aiming for silverware on multiple fronts, and their fixture list suggests a thrilling season ahead.
Below is Chelsea’s full 2025-2026 Premier League fixture list:
August
17/08: Crystal Palace (H)
23/08: West Ham United (A)
30/08: Fulham (H)
September
13/09: Brentford (A)
20/09: Manchester United (A)
27/09: Brighton (H)
October
04/10: Liverpool (H)
18/10: Nottingham Forest (A)
25/10: Sunderland (H)
November
01/11: Tottenham Hotspur (A)
08/11: Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
22/11: Burnley (A)
29/11: Arsenal (H)
December
03/12: Leeds United (A)
06/12: Bournemouth (A)
13/12: Everton (H)
20/12: Newcastle United (A)
27/12: Aston Villa (H)
30/12: Bournemouth (H)
January
03/01: Manchester City (A)
07/01: Fulham (A)
17/01: Brentford (H)
24/01: Crystal Palace (A)
31/01: West Ham United (H)
February
07/02: Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
11/02: Leeds United (H)
21/02: Burnley (H)
28/02: Arsenal (A)
March
04/03: Aston Villa (A)
14/03: Newcastle United (H)
21/03: Everton (A)
April
11/04: Manchester City (H)
18/04: Manchester United (H)
25/04: Brighton (A)
May
02/05: Nottingham Forest (H)
09/05: Liverpool (A)
17/05: Tottenham Hotspur (H)
24/05: Sunderland (A)
