The Blues went into the winter break in fine form on a run of three wins in a row across all competitions, having followed up league victories at West Ham United and Ipswich Town by opening our FA Youth Cup campaign with a triumph over Brentford.

Our Under-18s will be hoping to pick up right where they left off in the first match of 2026 while keeping up the pressure at the top of the table, and here is how you can watch the game live...

When is kick-off?

This Under-18 Premier League fixture will kick off at Cobham at 1pm (UK time) on Friday 9 January.

Where to watch the live stream

You can watch the match live on the official Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App. The live stream will be available free of charge for supporters anywhere in the world.

How to watch Academy live streams

You can watch the live stream in our Chelsea Under-18s vs Birmingham City Match Centre by clicking below or via the homepage of the official Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App shortly before kick-off. Ensure that you are registered and logged in with a free Chelsea account to view the stream.

How to watch the highlights

Highlights of the match will be available on the official Chelsea website and app on the morning of Saturday 10 January.