Chelsea Women have announced their pre-season fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign, featuring high-profile matches against Juventus, AC Milan, and Real Sociedad. The Blues will travel to Asia and Australia for a series of friendlies before returning to Stamford Bridge for their final warm-up game. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in FA WSL, 49 pts, 15W-4D-3L from 22 games, recent form WWWWD.

What is Chelsea Women's pre-season schedule?

Chelsea Women will kick off their pre-season with a match against Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney on July 28. They will then face Tottenham Hotspur in the same city on August 1. The Blues will travel to Hong Kong for a clash with Juventus on August 5 before heading to Jakarta to take on AC Milan on August 8. Their final Asian fixture will be against Johor Darul Ta'zim on August 9. Chelsea Women will wrap up their pre-season with a home game against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15.

Why are these friendlies important?

These pre-season matches provide Chelsea Women with an opportunity to test themselves against top European and Asian opposition. The fixtures will help manager Emma Hayes assess her squad's fitness and tactical readiness ahead of the new Women's Super League season. Goals this season: 44 scored, 20 conceded (+24 goal difference).

What are Chelsea Women's title ambitions?

Chelsea Women finished third in the FA WSL last season, six points behind leaders Manchester City. Title race: 6 points behind leaders Manchester City W. With a strong pre-season, the Blues will be aiming to challenge for the title once again. The friendlies against Juventus and AC Milan will be particularly important as they provide a chance to measure themselves against Serie A opposition.

What comes next for Chelsea Women?

After their pre-season tour, Chelsea Women will return to England to prepare for the start of the 2026/27 Women's Super League season. The Blues will be looking to build on their recent form and make a strong start to the campaign.