Chelsea Under-18s will kick-off their season with a short trip to Crystal Palace and you can watch it live for free on the official Chelsea website and Chelsea Official App.
Following last season's fourth-place finish in the Under-18 Premier League South, [Hassan Sulaiman](/en/teams/profile/hassan-sulaiman) and his young Blues will be hoping to get off to a winning start in 2025/26.
Our season begins with a London derby away at Crystal Palace and here is how you can watch all the action live...
Where to watch the live stream
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You can watch the match live on the official Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App. The live stream will be available free of charge for supporters anywhere in the world.
How to watch the highlights
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Highlights of the match will be available on the official Chelsea website and app on Tuesday 26 August.
When is kick-off?
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This Under-18 Premier League fixture will kick off at Crystal Palace's training ground at 11am (UK time) on Saturday 23 August.
How to watch Academy live streams
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You can watch the live stream in our Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Under-18s Match Centre by clicking below or via the homepage of the official Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App shortly before kick-off. Ensure that you are registered and logged in with a free Chelsea account to view the stream.