Chelsea will kick off the 2025–26 Premier League season— the second of Enzo Maresca’s tenure—with a visit from Crystal Palace. Despite a mid-season drop-off, Chelsea managed to book at spot in next season’s Champions League by finishing fourth last season,

Chelsea will face Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the 2025-26 Premier League season followed by a string of London derbies.

Chelsea will begin their Premier League 2025-26 campaign against Crystal Palace when the new campaign gets underway in August. After their title charge faded at the turn of the year, the Blues salvaged a respectable fourth place finish which also secured qualification for this season’s Champions League.