Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, faces a demanding festive period with the Premier League confirming an intense December 2025 and January 2026 schedule, including key league, Champions League, and Carabao Cup clashes.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca and his squad have learned their definitive festive schedule after the Premier League confirmed the specific kick-off dates and times for the traditionally busy Christmas period.
The Blues face a demanding period that extends into the new year, which is expected to be crucial to their season’s outcome.
The confirmation covers the remainder of Chelsea’s December schedule and extends into early January 2026. Two significant home clashes have been rescheduled for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports.
The match against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge is now confirmed for Saturday, December 27, at 5:30 PM. Three days later, Chelsea will host AFC Bournemouth with a 7:30 PM kick-off on Tuesday, December 30.
The demanding run continues into 2026, where Chelsea face a difficult trip north. The away fixture against Manchester City is scheduled for an “unusual time of 5.30pm on Sunday 4th January.”
This match, along with a subsequent London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage on January 7th at 7:30 PM, will also be televised live on Sky Sports.
The SI report notes the significance of this phase, stating the busy calendar “could play a vital role in how their season concludes.”
Maresca will need to utilize his full squad depth to navigate this congested block of fixtures.