The honour of playing Chelsea's first competitive game of the 2026/27 season falls to our Under-18s, who host Norwich City when we begin our defence of the Under-18 Premier League title we sealed by beating Manchester City 5-1 in last term's national final.

Here is how you can watch the Under-18 Premier League match against Norwich live...

When is kick-off?

The game kicks off at our Cobham training ground at 1pm (UK time) on Wednesday 19 August.

Where to watch the live stream

All CFC+ subscribers can watch this match, and all of Chelsea's Under-18 Premier League fixtures this season, live on the official Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App. You can get more details on CFC+ and sign up here.

How to watch Academy live streams

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

How to watch the highlights

Highlights of the match will be available for free to all supporters on the Chelsea Official App and website on the morning of Thursday 20 August.