Chelsea will be looking to keep their top-four bid on track when they play host to an improving West Ham United side in a London Derby showdown.
Here is where to find English-language live streams of Chelsea vs West Ham, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.
 | USA | USA Network |
 | UK | Sky Sports |
 | Australia | Stan Sport |
 | Canada | Fubo Canada |
 | India | JioStar |
 | South / Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| Malaysia | Astro | |
 | Middle East | beIN Sports MENA |
How to watch anywhere with a VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Chelsea vs West Ham kick-off time
Chelsea and West Ham will kick off on 31 Jan 2026 at 17:30 GMT and 12:30 EST.
Match preview
Chelsea have hit form under their new head coach, Liam Rosenior, having won four matches in a row across all competitions and they are placed fifth in the Premier League standings. A victory over West Ham would elevate the Blues to fourth place in the standings, provided Manchester United drop points against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Meanwhile, West Ham are enjoying a three-match winning streak, which includes back-to-back victories in the Premier League, but Nuno Espírito Santo's side remain in the relegation zone, occupying the 18th spot. A win at Stamford Bridge would see the Hammers keep up with the likes of Nottingham Forest and Leeds United in a bid to avoid relegation.
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Injury news & key stats
Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Tosin Adarabioyo and Romeo Lavia are the players on Chelsea's injury list. Furthermore, Mykhaylo Mudryk's doping ban is still ongoing.
West Ham, on the other hand, have Lukasz Fabianski and Lucas Paqueta on their injury list, but there are no suspension concerns.
Chelsea are undefeated in their last four Premier League matches against West Ham, winning all four games, including a 5-1 victory in August at the London Stadium.
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Team news & squads
Chelsea vs West Ham Probable lineups
4-2-3-1
Formation
4-4-1-1
WHUProbable lineup
Substitutes
Manager
L. Rosenior
Probable lineup
Substitutes
Manager
N. Espirito Santo
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
Injuries and Suspensions
Form
CHE-Form
CHESSC Napoli
2
-
3
Chelsea
W
Crystal Palace
1
-
3
Chelsea
W
Chelsea
1
-
0
Pafos FC
W
Chelsea
2
-
0
Brentford
W
Chelsea
2
-
3
Arsenal
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 11/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
WHU-Form
WHUWest Ham
3
-
1
Sunderland
W
Tottenham
1
-
2
West Ham
W
West Ham
2
-
1
Queens Park Rangers
W
West Ham
1
-
2
Nottingham Forest
L
Wolverhampton Wanderers
3
-
0
West Ham
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 8/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 5/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Record
CHELast 5 matches
WHU4
Wins
0
Draws
1
Win
Goals scored
5- Games over 2.5 goals
- 5/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Standings
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Chelsea vs West Ham today
NordVPN
- Download & Install: Sign up to NordVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
>How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belong on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.