What channel is Ipswich v Chelsea on in the UK?

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

Is Ipswich v Chelsea 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 Ipswich v Chelsea 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 18 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 22:38

What channel is Ipswich v Chelsea on?

Ipswich v Chelsea kicks off on Wednesday 30 December at 8:15pm UK time, at Portman Road, in the Premier League, matchday 18. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Ipswich are 11th with 6 points from 5 matches; Chelsea are 10th with 7 points, winless in 3. In the 3 previous meetings on record: 1 win for Ipswich, 1 draw, 1 win for Chelsea.

Kick-off8:15pmWednesday 30 December · 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 refereeStadiumPortman RoadCapacity30,311Refereeto be appointed

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Ipswich11th · 6 points from 5

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Sat 19 SeptEverton 1-0 Ipswich
Sat 12 SeptCrystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich
Fri 4 SeptIpswich 0-2 Liverpool
Sun 30 AugManchester United 5-2 Ipswich
Sat 22 AugIpswich 2-1 Sunderland

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

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 Ipswich v Chelsea kick off?: Wednesday 30 December at 8:15pm UK time, at Portman Road.
What channel is Ipswich v Chelsea on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Ipswich v Chelsea 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 Ipswich v Chelsea 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 Ipswich and Chelsea?: 3 meetings on record: 1 win for Ipswich, 1 draw, 1 win for Chelsea; goals 4-9.

The rest of the round on TV

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Tue 29 Dec · 8:15pm

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TV to be confirmed

Wed 30 Dec · 7:30pm

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TV to be confirmed

Wed 30 Dec · 7:30pm

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Crystal PalaceBournemouth

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