Cole Palmer and Rodri will be key as Chelsea take on Manchester City. (Image: Getty)
* The highly anticipated match between Chelsea and Manchester City is scheduled to take place this Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Stamford Bridge.
* The official kick-off time for the encounter is 4.30pm. This slot is the traditional 'Super Sunday' anchor, often reserved for the biggest top two teams or most significant rivalry matches in the division that weekend.
* Sky Sports holds the exclusive rights for this fixture in the United Kingdom. You can watch the full match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with expert analysis and pre-match build-up usually starting at least an hour before kick-off.
* For those with the necessary hardware, the match will be available in stunning 4K Ultra HD. Viewers can switch to the dedicated Sky Sports Ultra HDR channel to experience the game with the highest possible visual fidelity and immersive sound.
* If you are a Sky TV subscriber, you can stream the match live on your mobile, tablet, or laptop. Simply log in to the Sky Go app using your account credentials to ensure you don't miss any of the action while on the move.
* Fans without a long-term contract can use NOW to access the game. By purchasing a NOW Sports Day Membership, you get 24 hours of access to all Sky Sports channels without a commitment, which is perfect for a single matchday.
* A more cost-effective long-term option via NOW is the Sports Month Membership. This is often cited as the [cheapest way for sports fans](/finance/personalfinance/2174351/cheapest-way-watch-sky-sports) to watch the Premier League, especially when promotional deals allow for monthly cancellations at any time.
* If you are watching via Virgin Media, you can find the match on your usual Sky Sports channels. New customers can often find Virgin Media's sport packages bundled with high-speed broadband.
* For audio-only coverage, BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will provide national commentary. These stations offer live updates and expert punditry throughout the afternoon, including comprehensive reports from the other three Premier League games happening earlier that day.
* Highlights of the match will be available shortly after the final whistle on the Sky Sports app and YouTube channel. For the full televised highlights experience, tune into Match of the Day 2 on BBC One later on Sunday evening.