What channel is Chelsea v Newcastle United on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Is Chelsea v Newcastle United on free-to-air TV?

No. No Premier League match is shown live free to air in the UK. The free option is the BBC's highlights.

Where can I watch Chelsea v Newcastle United highlights?

Free-to-air highlights are on the BBC: Match of the Day on Saturday night, Match of the Day 2 on Sunday, and on BBC iPlayer.

Premier League · matchday 19 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 22:38

What channel is Chelsea v Newcastle United on?

Chelsea v Newcastle United kicks off on Sunday 3 January at 2pm UK time, at Stamford Bridge, in the Premier League, matchday 19. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Chelsea are 10th with 7 points from 5 matches, winless in 3; Newcastle United are 9th with 8 points. In the 15 previous meetings on record: 6 wins for Chelsea, 4 draws, 5 wins for Newcastle United.

Kick-off2pmSunday 3 January · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumStamford BridgeCapacity41,837Refereeto be appointed

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Chelsea10th · 7 points from 5 · winless in 3

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Fri 18 SeptBrentford 3-0 Chelsea
Sat 12 SeptChelsea 2-2 Hull City
Sun 6 SeptArsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Sun 30 AugChelsea 4-3 Brighton
Mon 24 AugFulham 2-3 Chelsea

Newcastle United9th · 8 points from 5

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Sat 19 SeptNewcastle United 2-1 Hull City
Mon 14 SeptLeeds United 4-1 Newcastle United
Sat 29 AugTottenham 0-2 Newcastle United
Sun 23 AugNewcastle United 2-2 Liverpool

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The questions people ask

What time does Chelsea v Newcastle United kick off?: Sunday 3 January at 2pm UK time, at Stamford Bridge.
What channel is Chelsea v Newcastle United on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Chelsea v Newcastle United on free-to-air TV?: No. No Premier League match is shown live free to air in the UK. The free option is the BBC's highlights.
Where can I watch Chelsea v Newcastle United highlights?: Free-to-air highlights are on the BBC: Match of the Day on Saturday night, Match of the Day 2 on Sunday, and on BBC iPlayer.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Newcastle United?: 15 meetings on record: 6 wins for Chelsea, 4 draws, 5 wins for Newcastle United; goals 19-18.

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