Chelsea FC Fixtures Moved for TV Coverage
Chelsea FC's Premier League fixtures in October have been selected for live television broadcast and now have new kick-off times. Our second visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium to play Everton will now start at 12.30pm on Saturday 17 October. It will be shown on TNT Sports. The following weekend, we host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. That big London derby remains on Saturday 24 October, but with a new kick-off time of 5.30pm due to Sky Sports coverage. Another mouthwatering fixture in SW6 follows on the final weekend of the month, when Manchester United come to the Bridge. That game is now a 12.30pm start on Saturday 31 October, with TNT providing live broadcast coverage.
What happened?
Three of Chelsea's Premier League fixtures in October have been selected for live television broadcast and now have new kick-off times. The fixtures affected are Chelsea vs Everton, Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea vs Manchester United.
Why it matters for Chelsea FC
The new kick-off times will affect the team's schedule and may impact their preparation for the matches. The team's fans will also need to adjust their viewing plans to catch the matches on TV.
What comes next?
The team will now need to adjust their training schedule and prepare for the new kick-off times. The team's management will also need to communicate the changes to the fans and the media.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Premier League, 52 pts, 14W-10D-14L from 38 games, recent form LWDLL. Goals this season: 58 scored, 52 conceded (+6 goal difference). Title race: 33 points behind leaders Arsenal.
