Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea FC will open the 2026/27 campaign with six live-streamed pre-season fixtures on CFC+, giving fans their first look at Alonso’s side in action. The Blues kick off in Australia on July 26 against Western Sydney Wanderers, with the tour also taking in Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia before a home clash with Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 5.

What fixtures can fans watch live?

Chelsea’s pre-season tour includes matches against Western Sydney Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, AC Milan, Johor Darul Ta'zim and Real Sociedad. All six games stream live on CFC+, with individual match passes available for £9.99 each if subscribers prefer to pick and choose. Chelsea currently sit 10th in the Premier League with 52 points from 38 games and a recent run of one win, two draws and two losses.

How much does CFC+ cost and what’s included?

A CFC+ annual subscription costs £15 and covers every men’s first-team pre-season game plus exclusive documentaries, original series, player interviews and full-match replays. Fans can also watch selected live training sessions and access an expanding archive of classic Chelsea matches. The service recommends using the latest version of the Official Chelsea App for the best viewing experience, including screencast to TV.

Why this pre-season matters for Chelsea FC

Alonso is preparing for his first full campaign as manager, and the tour serves as the first real test of his tactical ideas ahead of the Premier League curtain-raiser. Chelsea have scored 58 goals and conceded 52 so far this season, leaving them 33 points behind league leaders Arsenal. Every step of the journey will be captured on CFC+, giving supporters direct access to the new-look Blues before competitive football resumes.

What comes next after the pre-season tour?

After the six-game tour, Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on August 5 to face Real Sociedad in the final pre-season fixture. The Blues sit 10th in the Premier League with 52 points from 38 games and a goal difference of plus six, with the title race already showing a 33-point gap to Arsenal. Subscribers can watch the entire build-up live on CFC+, while non-subscribers can buy individual match passes for £9.99 per game.