Chelsea 2026/27 Pre-Season Schedule: Dates, Kick-Offs, Venues & Ticket Details

The arrival of Xabi Alonso as Chelsea's head coach brings fresh energy to the club as pre-season begins on July 28. The Blues are set to test themselves against teams like Western Sydney Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, and AC Milan before kicking off their Premier League campaign against Fulham.

Fans may get a glimpse of new signing Geovany Quenda, who impressed last season at Sporting CP with 13 goal involvements across 32 matches. Chelsea aims to sharpen their squad's fitness and form ahead of the new season.

From Struggles to New Ambitions

Following a difficult 2025-26 season that ended with a 10th place finish, marked by managerial changes including the departures of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, Chelsea looks to reset under Alonso’s guidance. Despite his own challenges at Madrid, Alonso has shown he can build winning teams if given the right resources. He inherits a promising roster featuring talents like Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, and Joao Pedro.

Chelsea Pre-Season Friendlies 2026/27

The London club's pre-season will include clashes with some of Europe’s top sides, including Italian powerhouses Juventus and AC Milan. Below is the full list of fixtures along with venues and start times (GMT):

• Date: 28th July 2026
• Fixture: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Chelsea
• Stadium: Accor Stadium
• Time: 09:45 GMT

• Date: 1st August 2026
• Fixture: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
• Stadium: Accor Stadium
• Time: 09:45 GMT

• Date: 5th August 2026
• Fixture: Chelsea vs Juventus
• Stadium: Kai Tak Sports Park
• Time: 11:30 GMT

• Date: 8th August 2026
• Fixture: Chelsea vs AC Milan
• Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
• Time: 12:00 GMT

• Date: 9th August 2026
• Fixture: Johor Darul Ta'z vs Chelsea
• Stadium: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
• Time: 12:00 GMT

Premier League Opener Set Against Fulham

After wrapping up their pre-season fixtures, Chelsea will travel to Craven Cottage for their first Premier League match of the 2026-27 season against Fulham. This match features two former Real Madrid stars, Xabi Alonso for Chelsea and Alvaro Arbeloa now coaching Fulham, adding an intriguing subplot to the London derby.

Both teams are still active in the transfer market, but fans can expect an exciting contest with plenty of attacking intent.

FAQs

• When is Chelsea’s first pre-season game under Xabi Alonso? It will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, against Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium in Australia.