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Brentford host West London rivals Chelsea in an appetising Premier League clash this week
Action from Brentford vs Chelsea in September 2025
Chelsea and Brentford drew when they met at the Gtech Community Stadium last season(Image: Offside via Getty Images)
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Brentford vs Chelsea:
Kick-off time and location: Brentford's Premier League match against Chelsea is scheduled to take place at the Gtech Community Stadium in West London. The game will be played on Friday, September 18, 2026, with kick-off set for 8pm local time. It is both teams' final taste of league action before an extended international break.
UK television channel: Football fans in the United Kingdom can watch the entire match broadcast live on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 7pm, giving viewers a full hour of dedicated pre-match analysis and interviews before kick-off. Both teams were also on Sky Sports on the opening weekend of the season, when Brentford beat Tottenham and Chelsea won at Fulham.
Live stream information: If you are out and about or simply prefer to watch online, you can access the live stream via the official Sky Go app on your mobile phone, tablet or games console. Alternatively, subscribers can log in through the Sky Sports website on a desktop computer and those without an existing Sky Sports subscription can still tune in if they buy the appropriate one-day or monthly NOW TV pass.
How to watch in the US: Supporters cheering on their team from the United States can catch the action on the NBC network, where the USA Network channel will carry live coverage. For those who prefer streaming, the game will also be available on the Peacock app, with kick-off getting underway at 3pm ET or 12pm PT. NBC Sports will feature its usual studio team to guide American audiences through the pre-match and post-match discussions.
UK radio coverage: For those of you on the move during the match, there are a number of radio options for UK listeners. Live commentary will be provided by talkSPORT, while BBC Radio 5 Live will provide updates during its Premier League Kick-Off show.
Team news: Brentford are facing an injury crisis in their squad, with Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Joshua Dasilva, Antoni Milambo and Kaye Furo all officially ruled out, while midfielder Mathias Jensen is also doubtful for the fixture. Chelsea’s only absolutely definite absentee is Marco Palestra, though they will be sweating on the fitness of Moises Caicedo, Emmanuel Emegha and Jordan Henderson who are all listed as doubtful.
Head-to-head record: Historically, Chelsea hold the advantage with 12 wins compared to Brentford's seven across their 25 previous encounters, though the teams have three wins apiece and four draws when it comes to Premier League meetings. Last season's game at the Gtech Community Stadium ended all-square thanks to Fabio Carvalho's stoppage-time equaliser for the hosts.
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