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title: "Chelsea Women vs Birmingham City: TV Channel, Live Stream & Kick-Off Time Today"
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author: "James Chettle"
section: "Chelsea Match Previews & Reports"
published: "2026-09-19T09:53:00Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T18:10:30Z"
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# Chelsea Women vs Birmingham City: TV Channel, Live Stream & Kick-Off Time Today

Chelsea Women return to [Barclays WSL](https://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football?utm_source=gemini) action today, Saturday, September 19, 2026, as they host Birmingham City Women at Stamford Bridge.

Sonia Bompastor’s side will be looking to maintain their dominant start to the domestic campaign following a resounding 5-0 victory over Manchester United last time out. With kick-off scheduled for **12:45 PM BST (7:45 AM ET)**, supporters around the world have clear broadcast and streaming options to follow the action live.

Lineups are confirmed! View the **[Chelsea Women vs Birmingham City Confirmed XI](https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&source=gmail&q=https://readchelsea.com/chelsea-women-vs-birmingham-city-confirmed-lineups&authuser=1)** now.

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Chelsea Women vs Birmingham City live today.

## International Broadcast & Streaming Summary

| Region | Kick-Off Time | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **United Kingdom** | 12:45 PM BST | Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go / NOW TV / WSL YouTube |
| **United States** | 7:45 AM ET | — | Paramount+ |
| **Canada** | 7:45 AM ET | — | Sportsnet+ |
| **Australia** | 9:45 PM AEST | Optus Sport | Optus Sport App |

## How to Watch Chelsea Women vs Birmingham City in the UK

In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on [Sky Sports Premier League](https://www.skysports.com/?utm_source=gemini), with live coverage starting from **12:30 PM BST**.

### UK Live Stream Options

- **Sky Go:** Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on mobile devices, tablets, and laptops via the Sky Go app.
- **NOW TV:** Non-Sky subscribers can purchase a NOW TV Sports Day Membership to stream the match on smart TVs or streaming devices.
- **WSL YouTube Channel:** Free international stream highlights and select regional broadcasts will be available on the official Barclays WSL YouTube channel.

## How to Watch in the United States & Canada

For supporters tuning in from North America, kick-off is set for **7:45 AM ET**:

- **United States:** Live coverage is streamed exclusively on [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?utm_source=gemini). An active Paramount+ Essential or With SHOWTIME subscription is required.
- **Canada:** The match can be streamed live via [Sportsnet+](https://www.sportsnet.ca/?utm_source=gemini).

## Match Overview & Team News Brief

Today’s match marks a major landmark for Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor, who takes charge of her **200th competitive match as a manager**, as confirmed by the [official Chelsea FC website](https://www.chelseafc.com/?utm_source=gemini).

Star forward **Lauren James** enters the fixture in outstanding form, having scored in both opening WSL fixtures as well as midweek European action. Chelsea remain without long-term absentees, but Bompastor is expected to field a strong starting XI featuring Kadeisha Buchanan and Alexia Potter.

*(Looking for full tactical analysis and predicted lineups? Read our **[Chelsea Women vs Birmingham City Preview & Team News Guide](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://readchelsea.com/chelsea-women-vs-birmingham-city-preview-team-news&utm_source=gemini)** for in-depth coverage.)*