Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: How to watch in UK, live stream and kick-off time
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Xabi Alonso’s side face Real Sociedad in their final pre-season friendly before the new Premier League campaign.
The Blues will host the Spanish side on Saturday 15 August, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm BST.
Supporters in the UK will be able to watch the game live through CFC+, Chelsea’s official subscription streaming service.
Chelsea's £168m duo have finally arrived… but will Xabi Alonso throw them straight in? 👀
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— ChelseaReport (@chelsreport_) August 12, 2026
Chelsea have confirmed that the Real Sociedad friendly will be streamed live through CFC+ in all territories apart from Spain.
CFC+ can be accessed through the Chelsea Official App or the club website. An annual subscription currently costs £14.99 in the UK, while individual pre-season match passes are also available for £9.99.
The match represents Alonso’s first opportunity to manage Chelsea at Stamford Bridge since taking charge this summer.
It could also provide a first home appearance for several of Chelsea’s new arrivals. ReadChelsea has already looked at the predicted Chelsea lineup against Real Sociedad, with competition for places increasing ahead of the new season.
Chelsea’s official live-stream service normally appears on the club website and app shortly before kick-off, allowing supporters to access coverage once signed into their account.
Fixture: Chelsea vs Real Sociedad
Date: Saturday 15 August 2026
Kick-off: 2pm BST
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Live stream: CFC+
UK price: £14.99 annual subscription or £9.99 individual match pass
The fixture will be Chelsea’s final scheduled pre-season test before attention turns towards the start of the Premier League campaign.
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