Chelsea begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a west London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Xabi Alonso’s side travel across west London on Monday 24 August, with the fixture selected for live television coverage in the UK.
The Blues completed their pre-season programme with a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad, leaving Alonso with just over a week to prepare his squad for the competitive opener.
Here is everything Chelsea supporters need to know about how to watch Fulham vs Chelsea.
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What TV channel is Fulham vs Chelsea on?
Fulham vs Chelsea will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
The Premier League has confirmed the opening-weekend derby as the first Monday Night Football fixture of the new campaign.
The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Monday 24 August at Craven Cottage.
Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to follow the fixture through Sky’s usual online and mobile viewing services.
Supporters outside the UK should check their local Premier League broadcast partner, as television rights differ by territory.
Chelsea supporters can expect plenty of intrigue around Alonso’s first competitive starting XI.
Joao Pedro strengthened his claim to lead the line by scoring twice as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly.
Morgan Rogers also scored on his first Stamford Bridge appearance following his £117million move from Aston Villa.
Chelsea have known the shape of their opening schedule since June, with ReadChelsea previously analysing why the Fulham derby gives Alonso an immediate Premier League test.
Attention will now increasingly turn towards team news and Alonso’s selection decisions as kick-off approaches.
ReadChelsea will provide the latest Chelsea injury news, predicted line-up and confirmed starting XI ahead of the game.
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