Chelsea hosts Real Sociedad in preseason friendly at Stamford Bridge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Chelsea welcomes Real Sociedad for a friendly match on August 15, 2026. This marks Chelsea's final preparation before the Premier League season begins. Both teams aim to finalize their squads after mixed preseason results. Chelsea features recent signings and returning World Cup players, while Real Sociedad looks to build on last season's Copa del Rey victory. The match kicks off at 2:00 PM BST at Stamford Bridge.
- •Match scheduled for August 15, 2026 at Stamford Bridge
- •Chelsea includes new signings and World Cup players
- •Real Sociedad won Copa del Rey last season
- •Both teams finished 10th in their leagues last season
- •Kickoff set for 2:00 PM BST, with streaming available
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea vs. Real Sociedad, Friendly: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea vs. Real Sociedad, Friendly: Preview, team news, how to watch
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:10 PMChelsea vs. Real Sociedad, Friendly: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
Last one before it gets real
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:31 PMChelsea vs. Real Sociedad, Friendly: Preview, team news, how to watch
Closing out the preseason at home
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