Chelsea Battles Crystal Palace: Your Complete Guide to Catching This Premier League Showdown Live
The reigning champions are naturally brimming with confidence heading into the 2025–26 campaign, and there's a growing belief that Chelsea could mount a serious title challenge in the Premier League.
The Blues only hinted at contention last season, losing momentum during the festive period, but Enzo Maresca's squad has since matured and their impressive pre-season tour across America demonstrated that the west London outfit are genuine championship contenders.
The club has been active once more in reshaping their roster, with several new signings ready to shine at Stamford Bridge this campaign. FA Cup and Community Shield champions Crystal Palace await them on opening weekend, as Chelsea begins the new season with a London-centric fixture list.
Here's your guide to watching Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace on television and via live streaming.
What Time Does Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace Kick-Off?
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace on TV and Live Stream
This match forms part of Sky Sports' inaugural Super Sunday of the 2025–26 campaign, meaning UK audiences can access coverage through Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Ultra HD. The encounter is also available for streaming via Sky GO and NOW TV.
Several viewing options exist for American audiences, including NBC Sports, Telemundo and USA Network. FuboTV provides streaming coverage of the Premier League fixture in both the United States and Canada.
Canadian viewers can also access Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace through a DAZN membership, priced at $34.99 monthly for an annual plan. Lower-tier subscriptions exclude Premier League match access.
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD |
United States | fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, Telemundo |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 2 Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico, TNT Go, TNT Sports |
What's Next for Chelsea and Crystal Palace?
The Blues enjoy a favorable opening to the new campaign, remaining in London until September 20, when they face Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Following their encounter with the Eagles, Chelsea travel to West Ham United for Friday night football before welcoming Fulham and visiting Brentford in consecutive all-London derbies.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld Palace's relegation to the Conference League, meaning they must navigate a playoff to reach the group stage. The Eagles face Fredrikstad, with the opening leg scheduled at Selhurst Park on Thursday.
The following weekend's Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest, who claimed their Europa League position, promises to be particularly intense.