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.)
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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.
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 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+.
