We are back up and running for 2025/26 and here is what to look out for at Chelsea as the Academy kick-off their season with a huge match before three away trips in the space of two days.

Monday

The week begins with all the reaction to Sunday's matches, after our men's team kicked off our Premier League campaign with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, while the women concluded their pre-season tour of the Netherlands with a 1-1 friendly draw with Ajax.

Head coaches Enzo Maresca and Sonia Bompastor both offer their verdict on their games, as do Robert Sanchez and Josh Acheampong after their role in the men's opening-day clean sheet, the latter on just the third Premier League start of his career.

You can also watch all the best of the action from the match against Crystal Palace in our highlights.

There is more to come on Monday evening too, when it is the turn of Chelsea Under-21s to begin their season. They also do so at home, starting our Premier League 2 campaign by hosting defending champions Manchester City at Kingsmeadow.

That match will be shown live for free on the official Chelsea website and Chelsea Official App via our Chelsea Under-21s vs Manchester City Match Centre.

Tuesday

Highlights of our Under-21s' Premier League 2 opener against Manchester City will be available on Tuesday for you to watch back the best of the action if you missed it live.

We will also be looking back on fan's favourite Michael Essien's time in blue as we mark the 20th anniversary of his signing for the club.

You can also hear from Bompastor as our women's team return to Cobham following their trip to the Netherlands.

Wednesday

We remember the day Spanish forward Pedro joined the Blues from Barcelona, on his way to winning the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Europa League in west London.

That will be followed by an exclusive interview with Sam Kerr, as she prepares to return to competitive action with Chelsea Women when the new Women's Super League season begins.

Thursday

We are back in Premier League action on Friday and Maresca will be facing the media in his pre-match press conference for the meeting with West Ham United on Thursday. You can watch his press conference live on the official Chelsea website and app, and it will be available on demand later in the day.

We will also be speaking to our talented midfielder Wieke Kaptein after her successful 2024/25 campaign and being at Women's Euro 2025 with the Netherlands.

Friday

Chelsea take to the pitch early for the Premier League's matchweek two, in the Friday evening slot. We travel away to West Ham for another London derby, this time at the London Stadium, looking to pick up our first win of the season.

Supporters in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports and we will be providing updates on all the build-up, action and reaction as it happens in our West Ham United vs Chelsea Match Centre, plus live audio commentary.

They are not the only Chelsea team in action on Friday evening. Our Under-21s have a much longer away trip to make in Premier League 2, visiting Newcastle United for their own first away trip of the season. That game kicks off at 7pm and will be shown live for free on the official Chelsea website and app in our Newcastle United vs Chelsea Under-21s Match Centre.

Saturday

We will be bringing you all the reaction from our Friday night trip to West Ham throughout Saturday, as well as the highlights of all the action at the London Stadium.

It is then our Under-18s' turn to begin their season, when the younger Academy age group kicks off their campaign with an away derby on Saturday morning. They travel to Crystal Palace for an 11am kick-off in the Under-18 Premier League, which you can watch live for free on the official Chelsea website and app in our Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Under-18s Match Centre.

Sunday

There will be more reaction and analysis on Sunday, following Friday evening's first Premier League away trip, and we will also hear from Chelsea Women captain Millie Bright on their continued preparations for the start of our WSL campaign.

Our next game at the Bridge will be another London derby versus Fulham. Elevate your matchday with Club Chelsea VIP hospitality packages. Secure your seats today.