Newcastle face Chelsea with both sides looking for three points after mixed results in the Champions League midweek
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on January 17, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Cole Palmer could start for Chelsea against Newcastle this weekend
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Everything you need to know as Newcastle travel to the capital to take on Chelsea.
Kick-off time and date: The Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 14. Kick-off is officially set for 5.30pm, as the game has been selected for the late Saturday afternoon television slot.
Location: The fixture will be held at Chelsea's historic home ground, Stamford Bridge. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 40,000, with many fans expecting Liam Rosenior's team to bounce back after being thrashed in their Champions League encounter with Paris Saint-Germain midweek.
UK TV channel: Live coverage will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. The pre-match build-up and coverage will start exactly at 5pm, giving fans half an hour of expert analysis before the whistle blows.
UK live stream: Subscribers can stream the match live through the Sky Go app, which is available on mobile, tablet, and laptop devices. Alternatively, those without a long-term contract can watch via a NOW Sports Membership, which allows for streaming on the NOW app or via their official website.
US broadcast information: The game will be shown live on USA Network and Peacock .The match kicks off at 1.30pm ET/10.30am PT, with streaming available through the Peacock app for those with a Premium subscription.
UK radio coverage: If you are on the move, you can listen to live national radio commentary on talkSPORT, which holds the rights for the 5.30pm Saturday kick-off. Local coverage and additional live audio will also be provided through the Chelsea Official App starting five minutes before the game begins.
Newcastle team news: Eddie Howe's side are dealing with key absences, most notably the loss of midfield general Bruno Guimaraes and defender Fabian Schar to muscle and ankle injuries, respectively. However, the Magpies are boosted by the form of Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes, who both performed well in the midweek draw with Barcelona.
Chelsea team news: The Blues are facing a goalkeeper crisis after Filip Jorgensen's recent errors, leading to questions about whether Robert Sanchez will be reinstated. Levi Colwill and Estevao remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
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