Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will square off in a pre‑season friendly at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Saturday, August 1. The match is set to kick off at 5:45 a.m. Eastern Time, 2:45 a.m. Pacific Time and 10:45 a.m. British Summer Time, giving fans in three major time zones a chance to watch live.
Both clubs have been active in the Asia‑Pacific leg of their summer tour. Chelsea opened its Australian campaign with a 6–4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, while Tottenham traveled to New Zealand where they defeated Auckland FC before playing to a 1–1 draw with Sydney FC.
The upcoming fixture will feature a stronger Chelsea lineup, as several first‑team players who were expected to receive World Cup call‑ups have been left out, opening the door for more regular starters. In contrast, Tottenham will field a side enriched by academy graduates, a necessity after gaps emerged in Roberto De Zerbi’s squad.
Broadcast and Streaming Options
Fans in the United States can follow the action on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo, while viewers in Mexico will find coverage on Claro Sports. In the United Kingdom, the match will be available through SpursPlay and CFC+, the official digital platforms of Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea Football Club respectively.
Chelsea’s schedule does not end with the Sydney encounter. The club is slated to meet Juventus, AC Milan and Johor Darul Ta’zim in a series of warm‑up games across Asia, providing additional opportunities for new signings to integrate before the Premier League begins.
Tottenham, meanwhile, will head to Europe for friendlies against Getafe and Hoffenheim, with two matches against the German side on the horizon. These contests are designed to fine‑tune tactics and build chemistry ahead of the domestic campaign.
One of the most intriguing storylines involves Xabi Alonso, who will bring his Real Sociedad side to Stamford Bridge in August for a friendly that promises a nostalgic reunion with his former club. The match adds another layer of excitement to the global tour.