The opening game of our Academy's season is almost upon us and first-day fixtures don't get much bigger, as we host reigning Premier League 2 champions Manchester City at Kingsmeadow.

• Get your tickets for Chelsea Under-21s vs Manchester City at Kingsmeadow

New head coach Calum McFarlane has been preparing his team throughout pre-season and now it is time for the competitive action to get under way at last. Here is how you can watch the game live...

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 the highlights

Highlights of the match will be available on the official Chelsea website and app on the evening of Tuesday 19 August.

When is kick-off?

The game kicks off at Kingsmeadow at 7pm (UK time) on Monday 18 August.

How to watch Academy live streams

You can watch the live stream in our Chelsea Under-21s vs Manchester 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 registered and logged in with a free Chelsea account to view the stream.

How to get tickets

All supporters with a men's or women's season ticket, or a Chelsea Membership, as well as anyone under the age of 20, can claim one free ticket for our Under-21s' match against Man City via their online ticket account, until midday on Friday 15 August.

All other tickets can be purchased for £4 each online or, from two hours before kick-off, at the Kingsmeadow ticket office.