Chelsea fixtures: January–May 2026 schedule and key matches

26 January 2026 Sports Schedule

Introduction

Chelsea fixtures are of high interest to supporters, broadcasters and neutral followers as the club navigates domestic cups, the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League between January and May 2026. Understanding the schedule matters for travel planning, ticket purchases and broadcast viewing, and fans should note that times and fixtures are subject to change according to the sources provided.

Main fixtures and schedule

Matches listed by Chelsea FC

  • Wed 14 Jan 2026, 20:00 – Carabao Cup: Chelsea vs Arsenal
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 – Premier League: Chelsea vs Brentford
  • Wed 21 Jan 2026, 20:00 – UEFA Champions League: Chelsea vs Pafos
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026, 12:30 – Women’s Super League: Chelsea Women vs Arsenal Women
  • Sat 31 Jan 2026, 15:00 – Premier League: Chelsea vs West Ham United
  • Tue 10 Feb 2026, 19:30 – Premier League: Chelsea vs Leeds United
  • Sat 21 Feb 2026, 15:00 – Premier League: Chelsea vs Burnley
  • Sat 14 Mar 2026, 15:00 – Premier League: Chelsea vs Newcastle United
  • Sat 11 Apr 2026, 14:00 – Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester City
  • Sat 18 Apr 2026, 14:00 – Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester United
  • Sat 02 May 2026, 14:00 – Premier League: Chelsea FC vs Nottingham Forest
  • Sun 17 May 2026, 13:00 – Premier League: Chelsea FC vs Tottenham Hotspur

Additional fixtures from ESPN and BBC

ESPN’s schedule supplements the club list with: Sat 7 Feb 2026 – Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea (away); Sat 21 Mar 2026 – Everton v Chelsea (away); and Sat 9 May 2026 – Liverpool v Chelsea (away). BBC Sport notes UEFA Champions League match timing around 21 and 28 January 2026, and lists a Premier League fixture: Palace v Chelsea on Sun 25 Jan 2026. BBC also records a Jan 31 kick-off time for the West Ham match as 17:30. BBC cautions that all times are UK and subject to change.

Ticketing note

According to the Chelsea club information provided, once payment for Club Chelsea Tickets has been received there is no entitlement to exchange or refund upon cancellation. Supporters should consider this when booking.

Conclusion

The schedule through May 2026 shows a busy run of cup, domestic and European fixtures. Fans and broadcasters should monitor official club and media channels for any time or venue changes. Key fixtures to watch include cup ties against Arsenal and the Champions League match with Pafos, plus marquee Premier League dates against Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham. Advance planning for travel and tickets is advisable given the club’s stated non-refund policy for ticket payments.