Chelsea prepares for 2026 preseason tour in Australia and Asia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Chelsea will embark on a preseason tour starting July 28, featuring games in Australia and Asia against teams like Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur. Following a disappointing 10th place finish in the 2025/26 Premier League season, the club aims to regroup under new manager Xabi Alonso. The tour includes matches in Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia, culminating in a home game against Real Sociedad on August 15. Chelsea opens its 2026/27 Premier League campaign on August 24 against Fulham.
- •First match on July 28 against Western Sydney Wanderers.
- •Matches include Tottenham and Juventus during the tour.
- •New manager Xabi Alonso leads Chelsea for the upcoming season.
- •Chelsea's first Premier League match is August 24 against Fulham.
- •Preseason includes stops in Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea preseason schedule, results 2026: Dates, times, more to know about Premier League warm-up games
"Amidst its annual roster turnover, Chelsea look to reverse their struggles from last campaign as the Blues gear up towards the 2026/27 season.
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