Chelsea Confirm 2026 Preseason Schedule
Chelsea has confirmed their full preseason schedule ahead of the beginning of the 2026-27 season, with new manager Xabi Alonso set to play five friendly matches across Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia as a part of preparation for next season.
The Blues will face Western Sydney Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, AC Milan, and Johor Darul Ta'zim during their preseason tour before turning their attention to the new season.
The preseason fixture will provide Xabi Alonso with an opportunity to experiment with the squad and integrate new arrivals to the team. Chelsea supporters will also get an early look at the club's summer arrivals and several promising academy players as the Blues continue their preparations.
Chelsea players reported for pre-season training
Chelsea have begun pre-season preparations under new head coach Xabi Alonso, with an initial group of players reporting to the club's training base at Cobham. The players listed below have been spotted taking part in the opening training sessions ahead of the Blues' summer tour.
The group is likely to grow in the coming days and weeks as players come back from international duty after the FIFA World Cup. Some senior first-team stars, academy prospects, and summer signing Morgan Rogers are set to join the squad before Chelsea's pre-season matches start.
Goalkeepers
Robert Sanchez
Defenders
Levi Colwill Wesley Fofana Josh Acheampong
Midfielders
Romeo Lavia Dario Essugo
Forwards
Cole Palmer Joao Pedro Liam Delap Jamie Gittens Estevão Willian Emmanuel Emegha
Complete Chelsea Preseason Fixture List
28 July 2026: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Chelsea – Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia (Kick-off: 9:45 AM UTC) 1 August 2026: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia (Kick-off: 9:45 AM UTC) 5 August 2026: Chelsea vs Juventus – Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong (Kick-off: 11:30 AM UTC) 8 August 2026: Chelsea vs AC Milan – Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia (Kick-off: 12:00 PM UTC) 9 August 2026: Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Chelsea – Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia (Kick-off: 12:00 PM UTC) ## Players to Watch During the Tour
Estevao William Emmanuel Esseh Emegha Dario Essugo Morgen Rogers (After he joins the camp)