Chelsea will kick off the 2025–26 Premier League season— the second of Enzo Maresca’s tenure—with a visit from Crystal Palace. Despite a mid-season drop-off, Chelsea managed to book at spot in next season’s Champions League by finishing fourth last season,

Chelsea will begin their Premier League 2025-26 campaign against Crystal Palace when the new campaign gets underway in August. After their title charge faded at the turn of the year, the Blues salvaged a respectable fourth place finish which also secured qualification for this season’s Champions League.

It’s a confusing moment today for Chelsea fans, who have turned their attention to the Club World Cup, only to this morning get the Premier League fixtures for next season announced.You can secure