Where to Watch Chelsea Matches Live: TV Channels and Streaming Options

Chelsea October 2026 TV Schedule

• Everton vs Chelsea
• Date & Time: Saturday, 17 Oct 2026, 14:30
• Broadcast on: HBO Max, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate

The UK’s Premier League broadcast rights have changed for the 2026-27 season. Amazon Prime Video no longer airs live matches. Instead, 267 live games are split between two main broadcasters.

Sky Sports will show at least 215 matches, including Friday, Saturday evening, Sunday, and Monday fixtures. Meanwhile, TNT Sports broadcasts 52 matches, covering two midweek rounds and all Saturday 12:30 kickoff games.

Affordable Sky Sports Packages

If you want to watch Chelsea through Sky Sports in the UK, here are some budget-friendly options:

• Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: Base TV package at £15/month plus sports add-on for £20/month. No setup fee. Total from £35/month.
• NOW Sports Flexible: A 31-day rolling contract costing £34.99/month. Good for a busy football month like December. Cancel anytime without penalties.
• Sky Stream 31-Day Rolling Contract: £18/month base package with £25/month for Sky Sports. £20 setup fee applies. Cancel sports add-on or whole package anytime. Includes HD and Sky Sports+.
• NOW Day Membership: For watching just one big game, this 24-hour pass gives access to all 12 Sky Sports channels. Costs £14.99 daily but not cost-effective if watching multiple games monthly.
• Virgin Media Stream: Virgin broadband customers get a free Stream box. Add Sky Sports HD pack for £31.75/month on a 30-day rolling contract.

How to Live Stream Chelsea Matches Today

You can stream Chelsea games depending on the broadcaster:

• TNT Sports: Available via HBO Max (on Prime Video) or BT.com.
• Sky Sports: Watch on the Sky Go app (for Sky subscribers) or with a NOW TV Sports Membership.

Watching Chelsea in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup

TNT Sports holds primary rights for the FA Cup from the third round onwards, except for 3pm Saturday kickoffs. Matches are streamed on HBO Max or BT.com. The BBC also broadcasts selected matches free-to-air via BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Carabao Cup games are exclusively on Sky Sports, streamable through Sky Go and NOW TV.

Listening to Chelsea Matches on Radio

The club’s official digital platforms provide live commentary for every Chelsea game across Premier League, European, and cup competitions. You can listen via the Chelsea Official App (iOS and Android) or the Match Centre on the club's website.

In London on matchdays, tune into BBC Radio London (94.9 FM or DAB). However, coverage may be limited due to multiple London clubs playing simultaneously. Sometimes live updates replace full commentary or it moves to digital sub-channels.

National radio rights split between talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live, including 5 Sports Extra.

Where to Find Chelsea Highlights

• Sky Sports YouTube: Quick 2-3 minute highlights available 15-30 minutes after full-time. Free.
• TNT Sports YouTube: Similar quick highlights shortly after the final whistle. Free.
• BBC One / iPlayer: Extended highlights and analysis on weekend nights. Free with TV license.
• Chelsea Official App / chelseafc.com: Standard and extended highlights plus full replays available from midnight or the day after. Free with registration.
• Chelsea Official YouTube: Behind-the-scenes and pitch-side angles posted 24-48 hours post-match. Free.

Additional Information

Mobile streams let fans follow tactical plays and live stats on the move. Premier apps also allow tracking live market changes up until the final whistle. Check out expert picks for the best betting apps for UK mobile devices if interested.