Chelsea starts preseason against Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:29 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Chelsea travels to Accor Stadium in Sydney on July 28 to play a preseason friendly against the Western Sydney Wanderers. The match kicks off at 7:45 p.m. local time. Fan favorite Cole Palmer joins the squad, while participants from the recent FIFA World Cup have not yet rejoined the team. Chelsea aims to improve following a disappointing last season finishing 10th in the Premier League.
- •Chelsea begins its 2026/27 preseason campaign in Australia.
- •The match is a friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers.
- •Kickoff is set for July 28 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
- •Cole Palmer is part of Chelsea's squad for the match.
- •Participants in the FIFA World Cup have not yet joined the team.
- 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Chelsea vs. Western Sydney Wanderers live stream, TV channel, start time for summer friendly
"Chelsea begin their 2026/27 preseason slate as they travel to Australia to take on Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Champions League•Jul 28, 2026, 6:06 PMFilip Jörgensen leaves preseason tour, set to join RC Strasbourg from Chelsea — reports
- Champions League•Jul 28, 2026, 3:25 PMRanieri goes from retirement to new Italy role at almost 75
- Champions League•Jul 28, 2026, 12:44 PMThe Chelsea pensioners: Why Xabi Alonso has suddenly shifted transfer strategy to sign older players
- Champions League•Jul 28, 2026, 11:50 AMWelbeck urged to snub Chelsea and rejoin Man Utd
- Champions League•Jul 28, 2026, 11:10 AMShootouts & regional split for new-look League Cup
- Champions League•Jul 28, 2026, 10:05 AMWSL announces new name and format change for League Cup
