Chelsea fixtures: Key matches and schedule (Jan–May 2026)
Introduction
The schedule of chelsea fixtures in early 2026 matters to supporters, broadcasters and club planning. With domestic league, cup and European commitments clustered in the winter and spring months, clarity on dates and kick-off times is important for travel, ticketing and broadcast arrangements. This report summarises verified fixture information published by Chelsea FC, and notes variations reported by ESPN and BBC Sport.
Main fixtures and details
Fixtures listed by Chelsea FC (selected)
- Wed 14 Jan 2026, 20:00 — Carabao Cup: Chelsea vs Arsenal
- Sat 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 — Premier League: Chelsea vs Brentford
- Wed 21 Jan 2026, 20:00 — UEFA Champions League: Chelsea vs Pafos
- Sat 24 Jan 2026, 12:30 — Women’s Super League: Chelsea Women vs Arsenal Women
- Sat 31 Jan 2026, 15:00 — Premier League: Chelsea vs West Ham United
- Tue 10 Feb 2026, 19:30 — Premier League: Chelsea vs Leeds United
- Sat 21 Feb 2026, 15:00 — Premier League: Chelsea vs Burnley
- Sat 14 Mar 2026, 15:00 — Premier League: Chelsea vs Newcastle United
- Sat 11 Apr 2026, 14:00 — Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester City
- Sat 18 Apr 2026, 14:00 — Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester United
- Sat 02 May 2026, 14:00 — Premier League: Chelsea FC vs Nottingham Forest
- Sun 17 May 2026, 13:00 — Premier League: Chelsea FC vs Tottenham Hotspur
Other published schedules and timing notes
ESPN’s 2025–26 schedule includes a number of matches involving Chelsea that are not listed in the club’s short selection above, such as Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea (Sat 7 Feb), Everton v Chelsea (Sat 21 Mar) and Liverpool v Chelsea (Sat 9 May). ESPN also gives broadcast windows (for example Peacock for the Brentford match).
BBC Sport’s fixtures page confirms the UEFA Champions League match versus Pafos on Wed 21 Jan (20:00) and additionally lists other nearby fixtures, such as Palace v Chelsea on Sun 25 Jan (14:00) and a Champions League match on Wed 28 Jan (kick‑off 20:00). BBC reminds readers that all times are UK and subject to change.
Ticketing note
Chelsea FC’s published information states that once payment for Club Chelsea tickets has been received, customers are not entitled to an exchange or refund upon cancellation.
Conclusion
Supporters should treat this as a compiled summary of current chelsea fixtures from Chelsea FC, ESPN and BBC Sport. Differences between sources on match listings and kick‑off times highlight that schedules remain subject to change; fans should check official club communications and broadcaster listings before travelling or purchasing tickets. The clustered schedule across cup, league and European fixtures will shape squad rotation and broadcast interest through to May 2026.
