Chelsea will begin life under a new manager following Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to leave Stamford Bridge by mutual consent after just one year in charge.
In 2023-24, the Blues finished the Premier League season in sixth spot, and besides a semi-final exit at the FA Cup were runner-up to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
While assured of at least a Conference League play-off round, Chelsea may qualify for the Europa League if Manchester City defeat Manchester United to win the FA Cup. Newcastle would then qualify for the Conference League.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Chelsea’s pre-season plans ahead of the 2024-25 season, plus ticket information, where to watch games live and more.
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Chelsea 2024 pre-season fixtures & results
| Date | Game | Kick-off time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 24 | Chelsea vs Wrexham | TBD | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Sat, Jul 27 | Chelsea vs Celtic | TBD | Notre Dame Stadium, Indiana |
| Wed, Jul 31 | Chelsea vs Club America | TBD | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Sat, Aug 3 | Chelsea vs Man City | 5:30 pm ET (10:30 pm BST) | Ohio Stadium, Columbus |
| Tue, Aug 6 | Chelsea vs Real Madrid | TBD | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte |
Chelsea will once again travel to the United States for their 2024-25 pre-season tour, having visited North America for a number of friendlies over the past two years.
The Blues have announced five games in total so far, with the first game set against Hollywood’s Wrexham in California on July 24, followed by a clash against former Blues manager Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic side and Liga MX outfit Club America on July 27 and 31 respectively.
Chelsea will face Premier League champions Manchester City next on August 3, with the tour to conclude against 14-time Champions League winners Real Madrid on August 6.
There may also be a few more friendlies announced by Chelsea in due course.
Chelsea 2024 pre-season tour tickets
Tickets for Chelsea’s pre-season tour USA 2024 are available to buy now.
How to watch Chelsea pre-season games on TV & livestream online
TV details have not yet been confirmed for Chelsea’s pre-season games.
However, the friendly game against Wrexham is likely to be available to watch on Chelsea’s official website or the 5th Stand App, which usually broadcasts the Blues’ friendly matches.
Likewise, the preparatory game against Manchester City could be watched on CITY+.
When does the 2024-25 season start for Chelsea?
The Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season are set to be released at 4 am ET/9 am BST on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, with the first matchday usually slated for around mid-August. So, Chelsea will have approximately two weeks between their final pre-season game and their first competitive match of the season.
Once the season begins, the Blues will see themselves involved in the Carabao Cup and the Europa League subject to qualification.
