Chelsea Football Club are set for an exciting pre-season as preparations begin for the 2026/27 campaign under new head coach Xabi Alonso.
The Spaniard will use the summer tour to implement his tactical ideas, assess his squad and integrate new signings ahead of a season in which the Blues will be aiming to compete for major honours. The pre-season schedule will see Chelsea travel across Australia and Asia before returning to Stamford Bridge for one final friendly.
Chelsea's 2026 Pre-Season Fixtures
28 July – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Chelsea
1 August – Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur.
5 August – Chelsea vs Juventus
8 August – Chelsea vs AC Milan
9 August – Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Chelsea
15 August – Chelsea vs Real Sociedad
The tour presents Alonso with the perfect opportunity to build chemistry within his squad, experiment with different tactical systems and ensure his players are at peak fitness before competitive action begins.
Supporters will also get an early glimpse of how the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager intends to shape Chelsea's style of play. Following the conclusion of their pre-season programme, the Blues will turn their attention to the start of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign, hoping to begin a new chapter under Xabi Alonso on a strong note.
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