# Chelsea vs AC Milan Match Preview, Timings, Preediction, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chelsea-vs-ac-milan-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-08-02  
Updated: 2026-08-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Two of European football’s most storied clubs touch down in Indonesia for a blockbuster pre-season friendly. Here’s your complete **Chelsea vs AC Milan Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch**.

*(Note: This fixture is Chelsea vs AC Milan, not Inter Milan — there is no Chelsea vs Inter Milan match scheduled on this date.)*

## Chelsea vs AC Milan: Match Snapshot

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| **Fixture** | Chelsea vs AC Milan |
| **Competition** | Club Friendlies |
| **Venue** | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta |
| **Date** | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| **Kickoff Time** | 12:00 PM UTC |
| **Stadium Capacity** | 88,083 |
| **Head-to-Head (Recent)** | Chelsea 5 wins, AC Milan 1 win, 0 draws |
| **Broadcast** | CBS Sports Network, FOX Deportes, Fubo Sports, Paramount+ (USA & Australia) |

## Team News and Availability

Chelsea head into this fixture missing a few key names. Mykhaylo Mudryk remains suspended, Roméo Lavia is nursing a knock, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is a doubt with a hamstring issue. AC Milan, meanwhile, are missing just Christian Pulisic, who is out with a thigh injury and not expected back until mid-August — giving the Rossoneri a comparatively fuller squad to select from.

![Chelsea vs AC Milan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mislslsl.webp)

## Recent Form Guide

| Team | Last 5 Results |
| --- | --- |
| **Chelsea** | L 1-2 (Tottenham), W 6-4 (Western Sydney Wanderers), L 1-2 (Sunderland), W 2-1 (Tottenham), L 0-1 (Man City) |
| **AC Milan** | D 2-2 (Celtic), L 1-2 (Cagliari), L 1-2 (Genoa), L 2-3 (Atalanta), L 0-2 (Sassuolo) |

Chelsea’s form has been genuinely mixed, including a wild 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, while AC Milan have struggled for results recently, without a win in their last five outings.

## Match Prediction

Chelsea’s historical dominance in this fixture — five wins from their last six meetings — combined with AC Milan’s current rough patch suggests the Blues enter as favorites. Neither side has kept a clean sheet in recent matches either, so expect goals at both ends in what should be an open, attacking contest. High-profile pre-season friendlies staged in Asia have become common practice for top European clubs looking to expand their global fanbase, a strategy tied to the broader commercial growth of [association football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football) worldwide.

## How to Watch

US viewers can catch the match on CBS Sports Network, FOX Deportes, Fubo Sports, and Paramount+, with Australian audiences able to stream via Paramount+ as well.

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## FAQs

### **When is Chelsea vs AC Milan being played?**

**The match kicks off at 12:00 PM UTC on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.**

### **Where can I watch Chelsea vs AC Milan?**

 US viewers can stream it on CBS Sports Network, FOX Deportes, Fubo Sports, and Paramount+; Australian fans can watch via Paramount+.