Chelsea kick off their Premier League campaign under Xabi Alonso with a trip to west London rivals Fulham
Players remonstrate with Referee Peter Bankes after he gave a red card to Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella (3R) during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage in London on January 7, 2026
Chelsea begin their new era under Xabi Alonso against Fulham(Image: AFP or licensors)
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How to watch Fulham vs Chelsea:
Kick-off time and location: The Premier League clash between Fulham and Chelsea takes place on Monday, August 24, kicking off at 8pm. The match will be held at Fulham’s home ground, Craven Cottage.
UK TV coverage: Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Broadcast coverage begins at 6:30pm, giving supporters an hour and a half of pre-match build-up, analysis, and team announcements before the 8pm action gets underway.
Live stream details: UK viewers can live stream the game online via the Sky Go app or through NOW TV with an active Sky Sports Pass. To tune in, simply log into the app or website on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV, select the live channel stream for Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Premier League.
US broadcast and radio: United States viewers can watch the fixture live across USA Network and NBC Universo on television, or stream it digitally via Peacock and the NBC Sports App starting at 3pm EDT. UK listeners can follow full audio coverage live on talkSPORT or BBC Radio 5 Live.
Team news: Fulham will be without key central defender Joachim Andersen, who is ruled out due to carrying over a suspension from last season, while Tom Cairney is sidelined following a minor muscle strain. Chelsea are missing defender Wesley Fofana, who is ruled out through suspension.
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