West Ham vs Chelsea Set for Friday Night at London Stadium on Sky Sports

An early-season test follows West Ham's 3-0 opener, with Chelsea confronting injuries and selection doubts.

Overview

Kick-off is Friday 22 August 2025 at 8pm BST, with live coverage on Sky Sports in the UK and streaming via Sky Go and NOW.
The fixture was moved from a Saturday afternoon slot after Sky’s TV selection and a consultation with the Metropolitan Police, according to talkSPORT.
West Ham return home under scrutiny after a 3-0 defeat at Sunderland, as vice-chair Karen Brady publicly backed manager Graham Potter.
Chelsea opened with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace and remain without Levi Colwill for most of the season due to an ACL injury, with Romeo Lavia still sidelined.
Selection remains uncertain for Chelsea, with reports that Nicolas Jackson and Christian Nkunku could be left out due to ongoing transfer speculation.