Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 6 September, with the Premier League clash available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports. Kick-off is at 4:30pm BST.
Both sides have started the new Premier League season with maximum points, giving the first London derby between the clubs an early significance.
Supporters can keep track of Arsenal’s full schedule throughout the campaign through our permanent Arsenal fixtures and results page.
🚨🔴🔵 Arsenal vs Chelsea this weekend!
Arsenal come into the game with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches, while Chelsea have won 0.
Huge game. Huge pressure. 🔥
Who’s taking the win? 👀 pic.twitter.com/MwZ114m1uQ
— MatchDay Central (@MatchDCentral) September 1, 2026
What TV channel is Arsenal vs Chelsea on?
Arsenal vs Chelsea will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Sky selected the fixture as part of its opening run of Premier League matches, with the game forming the late Super Sunday kick-off on 6 September.
Arsenal vs Chelsea match details
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Detail Information
Fixture Arsenal vs Chelsea
Competition Premier League
Date Sunday, 6 September 2026
Kick-off 4:30pm BST
Venue Emirates Stadium
UK TV Sky Sports
UK streaming Sky Go / NOW
The fixture was originally announced as part of Arsenal’s 2026/27 schedule before being selected for television and moved to Sunday afternoon.
Read Arsenal previously covered the Premier League television changes affecting Arsenal’s opening fixtures, including the Chelsea game.
How to live stream Arsenal vs Chelsea
Sky Sports subscribers can watch Arsenal against Chelsea through Sky Go, while supporters without a full Sky subscription can access Sky Sports coverage through NOW, subject to the relevant membership.
Sky confirms Arsenal vs Chelsea is among its live Premier League fixtures for September.
Availability outside the UK varies by territory, so overseas supporters should check the Premier League’s official broadcast partners for their country.
What time does Arsenal vs Chelsea kick off?
Arsenal vs Chelsea kicks off at 4:30pm BST on Sunday, 6 September.
The match takes place at the Emirates Stadium and follows Everton against Manchester United, which kicks off at 2pm as the first game of Sunday’s Sky Sports schedule.
Our upcoming Emirates Stadium guide will also provide permanent information on travelling to the ground, nearby stations, digital tickets and matchday access.
Arsenal and Chelsea both make perfect starts
Arsenal enter the game after winning their opening two Premier League matches without conceding.
Mikel Arteta’s champions beat Coventry City 3-0 before Bukayo Saka secured a 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Monday night.
Chelsea have also collected six points from six, beating Fulham 3-2 before a dramatic 4-3 victory over Brighton.
That means Sunday’s meeting will feature two sides still protecting perfect league records.
It will also be Arsenal’s final Premier League match before their Champions League campaign begins away at Napoli on Wednesday, 9 September.
You can see the full European schedule in our Arsenal Champions League fixtures guide.
When will Arsenal vs Chelsea team news be confirmed?
The confirmed Arsenal and Chelsea starting line-ups should be released at approximately 3:15pm BST, around 75 minutes before kick-off.
Read Arsenal will cover Mikel Arteta’s team selection when the official XI is announced.
The build-up will also include the latest injury news, predicted Arsenal XI and match preview closer to Sunday.
Arsenal vs Chelsea FAQs
Is Arsenal vs Chelsea on TV in the UK?
Yes. Arsenal vs Chelsea will be shown live on Sky Sports.
What time is Arsenal vs Chelsea?
The game kicks off at 4:30pm BST on Sunday, 6 September.
Where is Arsenal vs Chelsea being played?
The match takes place at the Emirates Stadium.
Can I stream Arsenal vs Chelsea?
Sky Sports customers can use Sky Go, while NOW provides another way to stream Sky Sports in the UK.
When are the Arsenal and Chelsea line-ups announced?
The teams are normally confirmed approximately 75 minutes before kick-off, which would be around 3:15pm BST.
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