| Match Summary | |
| Match | Fulham vs Chelsea |
| Tournament | Premier League |
| Date | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT |
| TV Channels | USA Network |
| Live Stream | Fubo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo NOW |
How to watch Fulham vs Chelsea in the USA
Fulham vs. Chelsea can be watched in the United States through Fubo, with the Premier League clash also available on USA Network, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo, Universo NOW, TeleXitos and SiriusXM FC.
Can I watch Fulham vs Chelsea for free?
Yes, Fubo currently offers a 5-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, meaning qualifying viewers can use the trial to watch Fulham vs. Chelsea without paying for the first five days.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
Fulham vs. Chelsea brings the 2026-27 Premier League season’s first West London derby to Craven Cottage, with both clubs beginning a new era under new managers.
Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge of Fulham after replacing Marco Silva, while Xabi Alonso makes his competitive debut as Chelsea boss. The storyline is particularly intriguing because the two Spaniards were teammates at Liverpool, Real Madrid and with the Spanish national team.
Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea reacts during the pre-season friendly match (Source: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
The stakes are also significant because both teams finished last season on 52 points. Chelsea ended 10th and Fulham 11th, separated only by goal difference, meaning neither side enters the new campaign from a position of strength.
Chelsea are expected to challenge for a return to the European places after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, while Fulham will look to establish themselves under Arbeloa and make a stronger push up the table.
This is the beginning of a major rebuild under Alonso. The club has changed its transfer strategy and invested heavily in experienced players alongside younger talent, with Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra among the notable additions.
Fulham, meanwhile, face the challenge of replacing Silva while maintaining the stability that has kept the club in the Premier League. Arbeloa arrives with a strong connection to Real Madrid and a clear understanding of Alonso’s methods, but his first competitive match in England comes against one of the league’s most recognizable clubs.
Fulham vs Chelsea: Predicted Lineups
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson; Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge; Oscar Bobb, Josh King, Cesar Palacios; Gonzalo Garcia.
Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Robert Sanchez; Reece James, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill; Pedro Neto, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Marco Palestra; Cole Palmer,
What time is the Fulham vs Chelsea match?
The Fulham vs. Chelsea match kicks off today, Monday, August 24, at 3:00 PM ET. The game will be played at Craven Cottage in London, with the local kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM BST.
- Eastern Time: 3:00 PM
- Central Time: 2:00 PM
- Mountain Time: 1:00 PM
- Pacific Time: 12:00 PM
