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Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge and here's a full guide to the TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League clash
Abbie Meehan Sports Writer U-35s and Neil Docking
14:03, 12 Apr 2026
Chelsea and Manchester City meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday
Chelsea and Manchester City meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday(Image: Getty Images)
How to watch Chelsea vs Manchester City as European places on the line
Kick-off time: The fixture is scheduled for this Sunday, April 12. The official start time is set for 4.30pm, making it the standout late-afternoon encounter of the weekend.
Match venue: The clash will take place at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's iconic home stadium in west London. As the hosts, Chelsea will be hoping to harness the energy of their 40,000-capacity ground to spring a surprise on the Carabao Cup winners.
UK TV channel: Live broadcasting will be handled by Sky Sports, with the fixture shown on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. The transmission is due to commence precisely at 4pm, offering 30 minutes of pre-match preparation and expert insight.
UK live stream: Supporters can watch the encounter via the Sky Go app, downloadable on mobiles, tablets and computers for Sky Sports subscribers. Alternatively, non-subscribers can view the fixture online by purchasing a day pass through the NOW streaming platform, reports the Mirror.
US broadcast information: Fans in the United States can catch the match live on the USA Network. For those preferring online options, the encounter will also be accessible to stream on the NBC Sports app and Peacock Premium from 11.30am ET.
UK radio coverage: If you cannot access a television, complete live audio commentary will be provided on BBC Radio 5 Live. Their broadcast typically features specialist analysis and commences shortly before the referee starts proceedings. Chelsea team news: Marc Cucurella appears poised to make his comeback from injury despite not featuring off the bench against Port Vale, while fellow defenders Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah and Reece James are anticipated to stay on the sidelines with Jamie Gittens also likely to be unavailable. Enzo Fernandez will be absent from the squad due to a club-imposed suspension following remarks regarding his future at the club.
Manchester City team news: Pep Guardiola's outfit remains spearheaded by the lethal Erling Haaland, who has sustained his goalscoring streak across the 2025/26 season. The squad looks to be in solid shape, apart from long-term casualty Josko Gvardiol and uncertainty over Ruben Dias and John Stones.
Head-to-head record: Recent encounters strongly favour the away side, with Manchester City avoiding defeat to Chelsea in any tournament since the 2021 Champions League final. The earlier meeting this campaign concluded in a closely-contested 1-1 stalemate at the Etihad Stadium.
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