Chelsea will begin the 2025/26 Premier League season with a home game against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge followed by a string of London derbies, leaving the capital just once in their first seven league fixtures.

In their first five matches, Chelsea will face Graham Potter’s West Ham United away, Fulham at home, and Brentford away. A challenging test awaits Enzo Maresca’s side on September 20 when they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United, followed by home games against Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool.

November brings two key London derbies: a trip to Tottenham Hotspur on 1st November, followed by Arsenal's visit to the Stamford Bridge on November 29.

Chelsea will play six matches across the festive season, including tough games against Newcastle United (away) and Aston Villa (home).

The Blues will then start 2026 with a difficult trip to face Manchester City at the Etihad on January 3 before facing Fulham (away), Brentford (home), Crystal Palace (away), and West Ham United (home).

In February, Maresca will aim for maximum points in their opening four matches, which include trips to Wolves and home ties against newly-promoted Leeds United and Burnley. The month ends with a visit to the Emirates for a showdown against Arsenal.

Chelsea will play three league games in March: Aston Villa (away), Newcastle United (home), and Everton (away).

April features two massive home fixtures as Chelsea welcome Manchester City on April 11 and Manchester United a week later. They’ll end the month with a visit to Brighton.

The final month of the campaign could be decisive. Chelsea will host Nottingham Forest, travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on May 9, and wrap up their home schedule with a London derby against Tottenham. Their final game of the season is away at newly-promoted Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on May 24.