Chelsea fixtures: Key matches and club events April–May 2026
Introduction
Chelsea fixtures through April and May 2026 feature a busy run-in for both the men’s and women’s teams, with Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Women’s Champions League commitments. The schedule matters to supporters tracking league positions, cup progress and ticket availability, and it includes a number of club events for fans. The following summary pulls together confirmed dates and times from the club calendar and major schedule listings.
Upcoming matches and events
Early April
On Wed 1 Apr 2026 Chelsea Women host Arsenal Women in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (19:00, club listing). The men’s side have an Emirates FA Cup tie against Port Vale on Sat 4 Apr (16:15, club listing).
Mid April: Manchester fixtures
Chelsea welcome Manchester City for Premier League action on Sun 12 Apr (15:30 according to the club; ESPN lists 15:30/3:30 PM). The following week sees a high-profile home fixture against Manchester United on Sat 18 Apr with kick-off at 19:00 (club listing; ESPN also shows 19:00/7:00 PM). The club calendar also schedules fan experiences around these fixtures, including VVIP tours (Sat 11 Apr and Sat 18 Apr at 10:30) and a “Dine in the Dressing Room” event on Fri 17 Apr at 18:00.
Late April and May
Fixtures against Brighton & Hove Albion appear late April — ESPN lists Brighton v Chelsea on Sun 26 Apr (15:30/3:30 PM), while Sky Sports notes a 16:30/4:30 PM kick-off in its schedule listings. The calendar shows a Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest in early May: the club lists Sat 2 May at 14:00, while ESPN records a match on Mon 4 May at 14:00. Other ESPN-listed fixtures include Liverpool v Chelsea on Sat 9 May (11:30 AM) and Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur on Sun 17 May (14:00), with the club site showing Chelsea v Tottenham on Sun 17 May at 13:00. Women’s football returns with a Women’s Super League match Chelsea Women v Manchester United Women on Sat 16 May at 12:00.
Conclusion and outlook
The coming weeks represent a packed period for Chelsea across competitions and fan engagement activities. Supporters should note that kick-off times can differ between the club’s official listings and broadcast schedules (ESPN, Sky), so it is advisable to confirm times before travel. On the pitch, matches against Manchester City, Manchester United and late-season opponents will be pivotal for league outcomes; for fans, the mix of men’s and women’s fixtures plus club events offers multiple opportunities to engage with the club through April and May 2026.
