Kick-Off Details and Venue
The Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City kicks off this Sunday, April 12, at 4:30pm UK time. Hosted at Stamford Bridge in west London, Chelsea aims to harness the energy of their 40,000-capacity stadium against the Carabao Cup champions.
UK TV and Streaming Options
Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League broadcast the match live, with coverage starting at 4pm for pre-match analysis. Subscribers stream via the Sky Go app on smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Non-subscribers access it through a NOW day pass.
US Viewing Guide
US fans watch live on USA Network. Streaming options include the NBC Sports app and Peacock Premium, beginning at 11:30am ET.
Radio Commentary
BBC Radio 5 Live offers full live audio coverage, featuring expert analysis shortly before kick-off.
Chelsea Team News
Marc Cucurella returns from injury after limited action against Port Vale. Defenders Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, and Reece James remain sidelined, while Jamie Gittens also misses out. Enzo Fernandez serves a club suspension over recent comments about his future.
Manchester City Team News
Erling Haaland leads Pep Guardiola’s squad with consistent goals in the 2025/26 season. The team stays largely fit, except for Josko Gvardiol’s long-term absence and concerns over Ruben Dias and John Stones.
Head-to-Head Record
Manchester City dominates recent encounters, unbeaten against Chelsea since the 2021 Champions League final. The earlier meeting this season ended in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
