Date and time
Chelsea's first pre-season clash is scheduled for Tuesday at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Kick-off is set for 10.45am UK time.
UK broadcast
For fans tuning in from the United Kingdom, there is no traditional TV channel broadcasting this fixture. Instead, supporters can live stream the game by subscribing to the club's dedicated platform, CFC+, via the Chelsea website or official app.
Australian viewers
Viewers located in Australia can watch the match exclusively by subscribing to the Paramount+ streaming service as part of their Winter Festival of Football coverage. There is no free-to-air television broadcast on Network 10 for this specific Sydney Super Cup fixture, so a streaming subscription is required.
Alonso's debut
This friendly will serve as an exciting milestone, representing Xabi Alonso's very first public match in charge of the Blues. Although he has already managed the team in private practice games against lower-league opposition, this fixture officially kicks off his pre-season campaign.
Chelsea squad
The 27-man squad currently touring Australia features a blend of available senior players and promising academy stars like Landon Emenalo and Tayo Subuloye.
Cole Palmer is also available after he was controversially omitted from England's World Cup squad, while new full-back signing Marco Pelestra is also available.
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