It’s Brighton & Hove Albion versus Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on August 30, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:00 AM ET
- Location: Stamford Bridge, London
- Streaming: Peacock
How to Watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea on August 30, 2026
You can watch Chelsea take on Brighton & Hove Albion live on DIRECTV on Peacock on August 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
Brighton & Hove Albion (1-0-0) at Chelsea (1-0-0) — Match Preview
Brighton & Hove Albion (1-0-0) travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea (1-0-0) in a matchup between two clubs who both won their season openers.
Brighton sit top of the table after a 4-0 rout in their first match, while Chelsea sit sixth after their own 3-2 win to open the campaign. Jack Hinshelwood was the story of Brighton’s opener, scoring twice in his first match of the season, with Georginio Rutter also chipping in an assist.
On the Chelsea side, João Pedro contributed a goal and an assist in the opener, while Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers each found the net as well. Maxence Lacroix contributed an assist from defense for Chelsea, while Maxim De Cuyper found the net for Brighton in the season opener. Both clubs arrive with early momentum, setting up one of the more compelling matches of the opening weekend.
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What Time is the Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion Match Today?
The Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea match starts at 9:00 AM ET.
Where Can I Watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea?
You can watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea on Peacock.
Players to Watch: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea
Brighton & Hove Albion
Jack Hinshelwood — M. Hinshelwood was the standout performer in Brighton’s opener, scoring twice in his first match of the season. That kind of production from midfield gives Brighton a different scoring threat than a traditional out-and-out striker.
Georginio Rutter — F. Rutter set up a goal in that opener, adding a creative spark up front. His movement and link play give Brighton another way to break defenses down beyond direct finishing.
Maxim De Cuyper — D. De Cuyper also got on the scoresheet from the back, scoring in his first appearance for the club. His willingness to join the attack from left back adds an extra layer to Brighton’s opening-day performance.
Chelsea
João Pedro — F. Pedro had a hand in both ends of Chelsea’s opener, scoring a goal and adding an assist in his first match of the season. That kind of two-way production makes him the focal point of the Chelsea attack.
Cole Palmer — M. Palmer also found the net in that win, scoring in his first appearance of the campaign. His shooting range from midfield gives Chelsea a second scoring outlet alongside Pedro.
Maxence Lacroix — D. Lacroix set up a goal from the back line in the season opener. His ability to contribute in the final third gives Chelsea a bonus source of chances beyond their front three.
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