Arsenal faithful will be hoping for a repeat performance when they return home on Sunday, September 6 for their first London derby of the campaign, vs Chelsea.
Fans trooped out of the Emirates in high spirits after watching the defending Premier League champions romp to a 3-0 victory in their season opener against Frank Lampard's Coventry City.
The balance of power has swung significantly in the favour of Mikel Arteta's men in recent seasons, and you have to go right back to August 2021 (12 games ago) for the last time Chelsea came out on top against the Gunners.
Chelsea will be hopeful that they can pose the EPL champions a problem or too this time around, especially with the addition of their stellar summer signings, including Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda and Morgan Rogers.
When is the Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League fixture?
Arsenal vs Chelsea is scheduled to kick off at 4.30pm BST at the Emirates Stadium in North London on Sunday, September 6.
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How to buy Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League tickets
Multiple ticketing options are available for Premier League matches - from individual match tickets to season tickets and hospitality packages - managed through each club's official ticket portal or authorized travel partners.
Due to overwhelming global demand, anti-touting legislation, and 100% digital turnstiles, Premier League clubs allocate tickets through the following process:
- Season Ticket Holders & Debentures: Existing season ticket holders retain their seats or release unused fixtures back to the club.
- Paid Official Club Members (Ballot System): Traditional first-come, first-served online queues have been replaced by randomized ballot lotteries for paid club members (e.g. Red Memberships, One Hotspur, Official Membership). Members register during a set window weeks before the match to enter the draw.
- Official Ticket Exchanges (Resale): If a match sells out, members who missed out in the ballot can buy returned tickets at face value through the club's official Ticket Exchange.
- General Sale: Open sales to the non-member general public are virtually non-existent for Premier League matches.
- Secondary Ticket Platforms: If looking to source last-minute tickets, fans can also purchase tickets off secondary platforms, like LiveFootballTickets.
How much do Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League tickets cost?
The cost of a Premier League ticket for the 2026/27 season varies widely depending on the host club, seating location, and fixture category:
- Age & Concession Tiers: Most clubs offer tiered pricing across Adult, Junior (typically U18 or U21), Student, and Senior categories, though discount percentages and age brackets differ from team to team.
- Match Categorization: Clubs classify fixtures into tiers (e.g., Category A, B, or C). Marquee matchups against top-six rivals or derby opponents fall into Category A, commanding the highest face-value prices.
- Seat Location: Central longside and lower-tier seats carry premium pricing, while upper-tier seats behind the goals offer more budget-friendly options.
- Official Membership Needed: To purchase home tickets at face value, nearly all Premier League clubs require each spectator to hold an active paid Official Club Membership to enter ballot lotteries or resale exchanges.
Away Ticket Pricing & Availability
The Premier League has officially extended the mandatory £30 price cap for away tickets through the 2026/27 season (and confirmed through at least 2027/28).
While away tickets are capped at £30, they are among the hardest tickets in global sport to acquire. Away allocations are extremely limited and typically sold exclusively to top-tier season ticket holders with maximum loyalty points - they virtually never reach general sale or basic membership draws.
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