Four Chelsea December fixtures moved for TV

The dates and times of our away games after Christmas against Coventry City (Sunday 27 December, 2pm) and Ipswich Town (Wednesday 30 December, 8.15pm) had already been announced, and now we can bring you details of the rest of our fixture list in the final month of 2026.

December begins with a home game against Crystal Palace. We will host the Eagles on Wednesday 2 December, with kick-off at Stamford Bridge now at 7.30pm. The game will be live on Sky Sports.

Soon after, Liverpool come to the Bridge. That game remains on Saturday 5 December, but kick-off has been brought forward to 12.30pm with TNT Sports providing live coverage.

The following weekend, we travel to the Etihad Stadium to play Manchester City. That game is on Saturday 12 December with kick-off at 5.30pm. Sky Sports are the broadcasters.

Our final fixture before Christmas is against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge, and it will now take place on Monday 21 December. Kick-off is at 8pm and Sky Sports are providing live coverage.

Please note, that game with Aston Villa is subject to possible movement back to Saturday 19 December at 8pm, dependent upon Carabao Cup participation.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – Wednesday 2 December, 7.30pm

Chelsea vs Liverpool – Saturday 5 December, 12.30pm

Manchester City vs Chelsea – Saturday 12 December, 5.30pm

Chelsea vs Aston Villa – Monday 21 December, 8pm (subject to possible movement)

Coventry City vs Chelsea – Sunday 27 December, 2pm

Ipswich Town vs Chelsea – Wednesday 30 December, 8.15pm

All times UK.

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