How to watch today's Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen pre-season friendly game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Chelsea will face Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season club friendly at Stamford Bridge on Friday.

After clinching the Club World Cup title in the US on July 13, the Blues have two preparatory games ahead of their 2025-26 Premier League campaign.

With Enzo Maresca's men to play AC Milan next, Leverkusen are coming into the tie after three straight club friendly wins against Bochum, Fortuna and Pisa.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel information, streaming details, and more.

How to watch Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United Kingdom (UK), the club friendly match between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen will be available to watch and stream online live through DAZN and5.

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Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen kick-off time

Club Friendlies - Club Friendlies

The club friendly match between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen will be played at Stamford Bridge in London, England.

It will kick off at 7 pm BST on Friday, August 8, in the UK.

Team news & squads

Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen lineups

Chelsea

4-2-3-1

Formation

3-4-3

B04

12

F. Joergensen

34

J. Acheampong

23

T. Chalobah

3

M. Cucurella

27

M. Gusto

41

Estevao

17

A. Santos

32

T. George

25

M. Caicedo

10

C. Palmer

9

L. Delap

26

M. Flekken

4

J. Quansah

3

P. Hincapie

12

E. Tapsoba

23

N. Tella

24

A. Garcia

8

R. Andrich

20

A. Grimaldo

21

A. Adli

14

P. Schick

30

I. Maza

3-4-3

B04

CHE

-Line up

• 12

  F. Joergensen

• 34

  J. Acheampong

  76’

• 23

  T. Chalobah

  13’

  46’

• 3

  M. Cucurella

  46’

• 27

  M. Gusto

  65’

• 41

  Estevao

  18’

  77’

• 17

  A. Santos

  76’

• 32

  T. George

  64’

• 25

  M. Caicedo

  46’

• 10

  C. Palmer

  46’

• 9

  L. Delap

  64’

Substitutes

• 8

  E. Fernandez

• 7

  P. Neto

  46’

• 20

  J. Pedro

  64’

  90’

• 1

  R. Sanchez

• 21

  J. Hato

  46’

• 44

  G. Slonina

• 14

  D. Essugo

  46’

• 30

  A. Anselmino

  76’

• 4

  T. Adarabioyo

  46’

• 11

  J. Gittens

  64’

• 24

  R. James

  65’

• 64

  G. Antwi

  77’

• 51

  S. Rak-Sakyi

  76’

B04

-Line up

• 26

  M. Flekken

• 4

  J. Quansah

  26’

• 3

  P. Hincapie

  60’

• 12

  E. Tapsoba

• 23

  N. Tella

  81’

• 24

  A. Garcia

  46’

• 8

  R. Andrich

  7’

• 20

  A. Grimaldo

  81’

• 21

  A. Adli

  87’

• 14

  P. Schick

  72’

• 30

  I. Maza

  60’

Substitutes

• 16

  A. Tape-Kobrissa

  60’

• 38

  F. Buono

• 35

  C. Kofane

  60’

• 36

  N. Lomb

• 45

  B. Hawighorst

  81’

• 17

  F. Alfa-Ruprecht

• 18

  A. Sarco

  87’

• 22

  V. Boniface

  72’

• 42

  F. Pohl

• 41

  A. Traore

• 46

  S. Rapsch

• 43

  M. Culbreath

  81’

• 39

  J. Mensah

  46’

Chelsea team news

After spending heavily in the summer transfer window, João Pedro may make his home debut.

In the midfield, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez were key players last season, and they will be looking to build their fitness.

Reece James is expected to captain the team, likely to form the back four alongside Nathaniel Chalobah, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella.

Bayer Leverkusen team news

Having signed a five-year deal, Malik Tillman could make his debut in the final third, behind striker Christian Kofane.

With Granit Xhaka joining Sunderland, the likes of Exequiel Palacios and Robert Andrich should feature in the midfield, while new boy Jarell Quansah could start in the middle of a back three.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CHE

Last 2 matches

B04

1

Win

0

Draws

1

Win

• Bayer Leverkusen

  2

  -

  1

  Chelsea

• Chelsea

  2

  -

  0

  Bayer Leverkusen

3

Goals scored

2

Games over 2.5 goals

1/2

Both teams scored

1/2

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Club Friendlies news
• Chelsea team page
• Bayer Leverkusen team page
• Football on TV in the UK