Fulham vs Chelsea is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League tonight, with coverage beginning at 6.30pm BST before an 8pm kick-off at Craven Cottage.
Xabi Alonso takes charge of Chelsea for his first competitive Premier League match, while Alvaro Arbeloa begins his Fulham tenure in a west London derby.
Chelsea have confirmed the fixture is the opening Monday Night Football match of the season.
What TV channel is Fulham vs Chelsea on?
Fulham vs Chelsea will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Sky Sports confirms its Monday Night Football coverage starts at 6.30pm, giving supporters 90 minutes of build-up before the match begins.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST on Monday 24 August at Craven Cottage.
How to live stream Fulham vs Chelsea
Sky Sports subscribers can watch through the Sky Sports app or Sky Go after signing in with their Sky account.
Supporters without a Sky subscription can stream the game with a NOW Sports Day Membership or Month Membership. Sky confirms both options provide access to its live Premier League coverage.
Chelsea’s official app and website will also provide live audio commentary and minute-by-minute updates. They will not show live video of the match in the UK.
Sky Sports plans to make free highlights available shortly after full-time.
When is the Chelsea team announced?
Chelsea’s confirmed starting XI should be available at approximately 6.45pm BST.
The Premier League confirms that starting line-ups can be published 75 minutes before kick-off, which places the announcement shortly after Sky’s coverage begins.
ReadChelsea’s predicted Chelsea XI vs Fulham expects Reece James to move into defence, with Enzo Fernandez partnering Moises Caicedo in midfield.
Predicted Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Caicedo, Fernandez, Palestra; Palmer, Rogers; Joao Pedro.
Chelsea and Fulham team news
Wesley Fofana is unavailable as he begins a two-match suspension carried over from last season.
Chelsea’s official match briefing also confirms Fulham defender Joachim Andersen is suspended, while captain Tom Cairney is sidelined after a knee procedure. ReadChelsea previously detailed both Fulham absences.
Cole Palmer should be available after Alonso’s encouraging fitness update, and ReadChelsea reported the manager’s plan to use Palmer alongside record signing Morgan Rogers.
Joao Pedro is expected to lead Chelsea’s attack, with Sky Sports reporting that Danny Welbeck is also available for selection.
