Chelsea vs AC Milan: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for International Friendly Match on August 8, 2026

Chelsea face AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, in a high-profile 2026 pre-season friendly. With both European giants preparing for the new campaign, here is how to watch the international clash.

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By Ariadna Pinheiro

August 08, 2026 04:00AM EDT

**© Justin Setterfield/Francesco Pecoraro -- Getty Images**Reece James of Chelsea and Mike Maignan of AC Milan

Match Summary
Match	Chelsea vs AC Milan
Tournament	International Friendly
Date	Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time	8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT
TV Channels	CBS Sports Network, FOX Deportes
Live Stream	Fubo, Fox One

How to watch Chelsea vs AC Milan in the USA

Chelsea vs AC Milan will be available to watch live in the United States through CBS Sports Network and FOX Deportes, with streaming options also available on Fubo and FOX One.

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Can I watch Chelsea vs AC Milan for free?

The only legal way to watch Chelsea vs AC Milan for free in the United States is through Fubo’s free trial. The streaming service currently offers a 5-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, allowing fans to access the match.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

For Chelsea, the fixture is another opportunity for manager Xabi Alonso to continue implementing his ideas and evaluate his squad before the competitive campaign begins.

The Blues have used their summer tour to give minutes to new arrivals, test different tactical approaches and build chemistry, with matches against Western Sydney Wanderers, Tottenham and Juventus already included in their schedule.

Reece James of Chelsea during the Premier League match (Source: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The clash against AC Milan provides one of Chelsea’s biggest challenges of pre-season, as the Premier League side faces a club with extensive European experience. Beyond the result, Alonso’s focus will be on improving defensive organization, attacking combinations and the physical condition of his players before the start of the new season.

AC Milan arrive in Indonesia looking to continue their own preparations under new manager Ruben Amorim. The Rossoneri included the Chelsea match as part of their 2026 pre-season tour, which also featured a meeting with Inter in Australia, using these fixtures to assess their squad and establish their playing identity before Serie A action returns.

What time is the Chelsea vs AC Milan match?

The Chelsea vs AC Milan friendly kicks off on Saturday, August 8, at 8:00 AM ET in the United States. The match will be played at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Eastern Time: 8:00 AM
Central Time: 7:00 AM
Mountain Time: 6:00 AM
Pacific Time: 5:00 AM

Ariadna Pinheiro

Ariadna is a multisport journalist specialized in delivering key, high-value information across competitions, including tournament formats, rules, lineups and injury updates, while also producing evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, creating general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to focus on entertainment coverage. With almost six years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna has developed strong expertise at the intersection of sports and entertainment, covering live events such as Super Bowls, FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies, Olympic Games and UEFA Champions League finals, bringing depth, accuracy and real-time insight to her reporting.