Chelsea opener
Chelsea begin their Premier League season away at Fulham on Monday night.
Premier League fixture
Chelsea vs Brighton 2026
Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion is listed as Chelsea's first home Premier League fixture of 2026/27. Use this page for the date, kick-off time, TV channel, venue and scheduling context.
At a glance
Chelsea v Brighton facts
- Match
- Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion
- Competition
- Premier League 2026/27
- Date
- Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Kick-off
- 14:00 BST
- TV
- Sky Sports
- Venue
- Stamford Bridge
- Schedule note
- Moved for live TV coverage
Timeline
How this match fits the early season
Chelsea v Brighton
Chelsea's first Stamford Bridge league match of the season is the Sunday 14:00 BST slot.
Arsenal v Chelsea
Chelsea's next listed league fixture is a Sunday trip to Arsenal.
Champions League Matchday 1
European club football begins shortly after this early Premier League run.
Guide
What fans should know
Why this fixture has search demand
This is Chelsea's first home Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season, and it was selected for live TV after the original fixture release.
Why the date changed
Chelsea confirmed the Brighton match moved back a day to Sunday, August 30 for Sky Sports coverage. The Premier League fixture list also notes Brighton's UEFA Conference League play-off involvement in the preceding week.
What can still change
Premier League fixtures can still move because of broadcast selections, policing, UEFA dates and domestic cup scheduling. Recheck official club and league sources close to matchweek.
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Next step
Chelsea fixtures
Chelsea's full 2026/27 Premier League schedule, including early TV selections and final day.
Next stepPremier League fixtures
League-wide fixture hub with opening rounds and schedule-change windows.
Next stepChampions League Matchday 1
The European matchweek that follows the opening Premier League rounds.
FAQ
Chelsea v Brighton questions
When is Chelsea vs Brighton in 2026?
Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion is listed for Sunday, August 30, 2026.
What time does Chelsea vs Brighton kick off?
Chelsea v Brighton kicks off at 14:00 BST.
What TV channel has Chelsea vs Brighton?
Chelsea confirmed the match will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Where is Chelsea vs Brighton played?
Chelsea v Brighton is played at Stamford Bridge.
Why was Chelsea vs Brighton moved to Sunday?
Chelsea said the match moved to Sunday, August 30 for live TV coverage, while the Premier League schedule also notes Brighton's UEFA Conference League play-off involvement.
Sources checked 2026-08-28