With the new Premier League season just around the corner, this friendly against Bayer Leverkusen is a chance for Chelsea to get their shape and rhythm back. It’s also an opportunity for the fans to see several new faces at Stamford Bridge for the first time. Leverkusen arrive with momentum under new boss Erik ten Hag.
How & Where To Watch Chelsea Vs Bayer Leverkusen ? Start Time, Live Streaming Online& TV Channels For Pre-Season Friendly originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
With the new Premier League season just around the corner, this friendly against Bayer Leverkusen is a chance for Chelsea to get their shape and rhythm back. It’s also an opportunity for the fans to see several new faces at Stamford Bridge for the first time.
Leverkusen arrive with momentum under new boss Erik ten Hag. The former Manchester United manager is rebuilding after a big summer of departures and this is his biggest test since taking over in Germany.
These two teams don't meet often, so there's plenty of intrigue, particularly because of the young core at Chelsea and the new look of Leverkusen. Here’s everything you need to know, including lineups and how to watch live.
Kick-Off Time
The match kicks off at 7:00 PM local time in London (BST). That’s 8:00 PM in Germany and 2:00 PM ET for US viewers (11:00 AM PT).
Chelsea play in front of their fans for the first time since the Club World Cup in July. With just one more friendly left (Sunday’s game against AC Milan), this is the time for Enzo Maresca to finalise his strongest starting XI.
Tonight is the end of the pre-season tour for Leverkusen ahead of the Bundesliga season. Ten Hag will be looking for some signs of cohesion from his new team ahead of the competitive matches starting.
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How to Watch Chelsea vs Leverkusen Live
UK viewers can watch the match live and for free on Channel 5, with coverage starting at 6:30 PM. The game will also be available to stream on DAZN UK.
US fans can watch it on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and DAZN. International fans can also stream via DAZN, though availability may vary by country.
There will be pre-match build-up and post-match highlights, which will also be posted on Chelsea and Leverkusen’s official YouTube channels and social media pages.
Expected Line-Ups for Chelsea vs Leverkusen
Chelsea should start with Robert Sanchez in goal. The back four will be Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Jorrel Hato, and Marc Cucurella. In midfield, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez will anchor the team with Neto, Cole Palmer, and Jamie Gittens behind Joao Pedro.
Leverkusen should line up with Mark Flekken in goal and a back three of Jarell Quansah, Edmond Tapsoba, and Piero Hincapié. Arthur and Grimaldo will be the wing-backs. Exequiel Palacios and Robert Andrich should start in midfield. Jonas Hofmann and Nathan Tella will support Patrik Schick up front.
Chelsea wants a big performance to carry into the Premier League. For Maresca, it’s a final check on the system, chemistry and fitness, especially with several new signings looking for minutes.
Leverkusen are still finding their way under Ten Hag but with key players getting back to form and young talent emerging, they’ll see this as a real test before the Bundesliga starts.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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