Chelsea will play 10 matches across December and early January, including high-profile clashes with Aston Villa and Manchester City.
Chelsea’s packed festive schedule has been confirmed, with Enzo Maresca’s side set to play eight matches in December 2025 and two more to open 2026.
The Premier League has announced new kick-off times for the Blues’ games against Aston Villa and Bournemouth, both to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Chelsea host Villa on December 27 at 5.30pm before facing Bournemouth three days later at 7.30pm. Their first game of 2026 will be away to Manchester City on January 4 at 5.30pm, followed by a London derby at Fulham on January 7 at 7.30pm.
Maresca’s men are also scheduled for league, Champions League, and Carabao Cup action as the campaign intensifies.
Chelsea’s confirmed fixtures:
Dec 3: Leeds vs Chelsea – 8.15pm
Dec 6: Bournemouth vs Chelsea – 3pm
Dec 9: Atalanta vs Chelsea – 8pm
Dec 13: Chelsea vs Everton – 3pm
Dec 20: Newcastle vs Chelsea – 12.30pm
Dec 27: Chelsea vs Aston Villa – 5.30pm
Dec 30: Chelsea vs Bournemouth – 7.30pm
Jan 4: Man City vs Chelsea – 5.30pm
Jan 7: Fulham vs Chelsea – 7.30pm