Watching Chelsea's Quest for Global Glory: FIFA Club World Cup on TV
Chelsea Football Club, a perennial contender in European football, is gearing up for their challenge at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025. As former champions of this prestigious tournament, the Blues will be aiming to add another global title to their impressive trophy cabinet. For fans of the London club across the globe, knowing where to catch every minute of their matches is essential.
Here's your comprehensive guide to watching Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup on TV and via streaming platforms.
Chelsea's FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Schedule
Chelsea qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by winning the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League. They have been drawn into Group D, which features formidable opponents: Flamengo (Brazil), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), and Los Angeles FC (USA).
Here are Chelsea's confirmed group stage fixtures (all times are in EDT/GMT-4, as the tournament is held in the USA):
- Monday, June 16: Chelsea FC vs. Los Angeles FC (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta - 3:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM BST)
- Friday, June 20: CR Flamengo vs. Chelsea FC (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia - 2:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM BST)
- Tuesday, June 24: Espérance Sportive de Tunis vs. Chelsea FC (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia - 9:00 PM EDT / 2:00 AM BST on Wednesday, June 25)
Should Chelsea progress from their group, they will enter the knockout stages, with matches potentially extending through the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and the Final on Sunday, July 13.
Where to Watch Chelsea's Matches on TV and Streaming
The broadcasting landscape for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is primarily anchored by DAZN globally, with strategic sub-licensing agreements in key regions to broaden access.
Global Coverage: DAZN (Free to View)
The most impactful news for Chelsea fans worldwide is that DAZN has secured the global broadcasting rights for the entire FIFA Club World Cup 2025. This means that in most territories where DAZN operates, you can watch all 63 matches, including every Chelsea game, live and free to view simply by registering for a free DAZN account with an email address.
DAZN's platform offers extensive accessibility, working across smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and web browsers, making it easy to tune in from almost any device.
Watching in the United Kingdom (UK):
For Chelsea supporters in the UK, you have multiple excellent options:
- Channel 5: In a significant sub-licensing agreement with DAZN, Channel 5 will broadcast 23 matches live and free-to-air. This is highly likely to include Chelsea's group stage fixtures and potential knockout matches, including the final if they reach it. Coverage will be available on the main Channel 5, and potentially 5USA and 5ACTION, with simultaneous streaming via the My5 service.
- DAZN: All Chelsea matches, and indeed every game of the tournament, will be streamed live and free on DAZN in the UK. Simply sign up for a free account.
This dual approach ensures that UK viewers have ample opportunities to follow Chelsea's campaign, from major free-to-air fixtures to every single game available through DAZN.
Watching in the United States (USA):
Given the tournament's location, US viewers have comprehensive coverage for Chelsea's matches:
- DAZN: All 63 matches, including every Chelsea fixture, will be available to stream live and free on DAZN by registering for a free account.
- TNT Sports (TNT, TBS, truTV): As part of a partnership with DAZN, TNT Sports networks will televise 24 matches in English. Many of Chelsea's high-profile games are expected to be among these. These channels are typically available through cable TV subscriptions and popular live TV streaming services such as Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and Max (which includes TNT and TBS content).
- TelevisaUnivision (Univision, UniMas, TUDN): For Spanish-language coverage, TelevisaUnivision will broadcast matches. These channels are also widely available through various cable and streaming packages.
This extensive coverage ensures that US fans can follow Chelsea's pursuit of the Club World Cup title through a mix of free streaming, cable, and live TV streaming services.
Chelsea's FIFA Club World Cup History
Chelsea has a strong, albeit short, history in the FIFA Club World Cup:
- 2012: Following their historic UEFA Champions League triumph in 2012, Chelsea made their first appearance. They reached the final but unfortunately lost 1-0 to Brazilian side Corinthians.
- 2021 (played in 2022): After winning the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League, Chelsea returned to the tournament. This time, they went all the way, defeating Brazilian club Palmeiras 2-1 in the final, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive penalty in extra time. This victory marked Chelsea's first-ever FIFA Club World Cup title.
As they enter the expanded 2025 tournament as former champions, Chelsea will be looking to leverage their experience and squad depth to go deep into the competition and contend for another global crown. Don't miss out on what promises to be an exhilarating tournament!
