Ahead of the start of the new Premier League season on 15 August, here is your complete guide to Chelsea's pre-season schedule.
Chelsea are the champions of the world, but will they now end their nine-year wait for Premier League glory? During the summer, the Blues won the FIFA Club World Cup, enjoying victories over LAFC, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Benfica, Palmeiras and Fluminense en route to the final. Once there, Enzo Maresca's side massively upset the odds by demolishing Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at MetLife Stadium, with Cole Palmer scoring twice, before João Pedro secured victory in East Rutherford.
Given their Club World Cup commitments, not concluding last season until 13 July, the Blues will only have a very truncated pre-season, with just two matches as part of a 'VisitMalta Weekender' at Stamford Bridge a week before the competitive action begins. How this will affect their bid to become Premier League champions very much remains to be seen.
Chelsea's pre-season friendly fixtures
Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen
- Date: Friday 8 August.
- Venue: Stamford Bridge.
- Kick off time(s): 19:00 (BST), 14:00 (EDT) & 11:00 (PDT).
Chelsea vs AC Milan
- Date: Sunday 10 August.
- Venue: Stamford Bridge.
- Kick off time(s): 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).
How can I watch Chelsea's pre-season fixtures?
Both pre-season fixtures will be available live on DAZN.
What are Chelsea's first 3 Premier League fixtures?
- Crystal Palace (H). Sunday 17 August. Kick off 14:00 (BST).
- West Ham United (A). Friday 22 August. Kick off 20:00 (BST).
- Fulham (H). Saturday 30 August. Kick off 12:30 (BST).