Chelsea are back under the lights at Stamford Bridge for the first time since their Club World Cup triumph in New Jersey as they welcome Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.
Enzo Maresca’s revamped Blues return to action against Leverkusen, a club now led by Erik ten Hag. Fresh off lifting two summer trophies, Chelsea are looking to sharpen the edges ahead of the Premier League opener.
For Leverkusen, the trip to West London is more reset than showcase. Ten Hag’s new reign started with a 5-1 shock loss to Flamengo U20s in Brazil. So, a rough beginning that underlined the transition from Xabi Alonso’s structure to Ten Hag’s rebuild.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the weekly schedule.
Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Preseason friendly match in the UK:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: DAZN
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the UK. Streaming options are available on DAZN.
Watch all the pre-season action on DAZN for free.
What time does Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen kick off?
This preseason friendly clash takes place at Stamford Bridge in London, England, and kicks off on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. BST.
Chelsea 2025/26 schedule
Here are Chelsea's next two games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 8 | Bayer Leverkusen | 7:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 10 | AC Milan | 3:00 p.m. |
Bayer Leverkusen 2025/26 schedule
Here are Leverkusen's next two games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 8 | Chelsea | 7:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 15 | SG | 5:00 p.m. |
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