A rejuvenated Chelsea will be looking to get off to a strong start in the Premier League when they face Crystal Palace in their opening weekend clash on Sunday.
The Blues won the Club World Cup in the summer, while the Eagles recently beat Liverpool to lift the Community Shield at Wembley, and supporters can expect an entertaining contest between two motivated sides.
Here, Sports Mole provides all the details on how to watch Chelsea take on Palace this weekend.
What time does Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace kick off?
This game kicks off at 2pm on Sunday afternoon for those in the UK.
Where is Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace being played?
Oliver Glasner's men will travel across London to Stamford Bridge, and the 40,173 capacity stadium is sure to be up for the occasion, heralding the start of what could be a promising campaign for Chelsea.
How to watch Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace in the UK
TV channels
This match will be televised on Sky Sports for UK audiences, and will be shown on the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League TV channels.
Online streaming
The game can be watched online via the Sky Sports app, which has been revamped ahead of the new season to bolster features like multiview that allow fans to simultaneously see the action from every Sunday 2pm kick off.
Highlights
Highlights will be available on the Sky Sports app in a mobile-friendly vertical format, and Chelsea's own app and website will have highlights ready to go after the game at 6pm.
Who will win Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace?
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea ended the 2024-25 top-flight campaign in strong form by winning five of their final six matches, and they will feel capable of carrying their momentum into this term after lifting silverware in the summer.
Additionally, the Blues boast a near-flawless record against Palace in recent seasons, winning 13 and drawing two of their last 15 clashes against the Eagles.
In fact, the FA Cup winners have not beaten Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge since April 2017, and they have lost seven times and drawn once at their London rivals' home ground since.
That being said, Glasner's side performed excellently in the Community Shield against Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool, coming from behind twice to lift the prize, and they are likely to give a good account of themselves on Sunday.
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