Everton vs Chelsea: team news, line-ups and TV channel

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Here’s how to watch Everton vs Chelsea on Saturday 17 October 2026, with live UK coverage on TNT Sports 1 and streaming through HBO Max.

The Premier League match kicks off at 12.30pm UK time at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with both teams entering the weekend on 10 points.

What channel is Everton vs Chelsea on?

Everton vs Chelsea is live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage scheduled to begin at 11am, ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off. TNT Sports Ultimate also carries the game for viewers with a compatible subscription and equipment.

For the rest of the weekend’s televised fixtures, check our football on TV guide.

How to live stream Everton vs Chelsea

UK supporters can stream the match through HBO Max with a subscription that includes TNT Sports.

TNT Sports is available as a standalone plan or alongside selected HBO Max entertainment packages. An entertainment-only subscription does not include the match.

TNT Sports is no longer available through discovery+. Its streaming coverage moved to HBO Max on 26 March 2026. Existing customers can check the official subscription guidance for their provider.

Virgin Media customers whose package includes TNT Sports can also watch through Virgin TV Go.

Kick-off time and venue

Everton vs Chelsea kicks off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 17 October 2026 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.

It is a Premier League Matchweek 7 fixture, with Paul Tierney appointed referee.

Can I listen to Everton vs Chelsea?

talkSPORT will provide live radio commentary, with Sam Matterface and Stuart Pearce covering the match.

Supporters can listen through the talkSPORT website or app, as well as on digital radio.

Watching Everton vs Chelsea outside the UK

In the USA, the match is live on USA Network and Universo, with kick-off at 7.30am Eastern and 4.30am Pacific.

Other international options include:

Country or region	Broadcaster or streaming service
Australia	Stan Sport
China	Migu
Singapore	StarHub TV+
Selected African countries	SuperSport channels and DStv Now
Selected Middle East and North African countries	beIN SPORTS CONNECT and TOD
Argentina, Brazil and Chile	Disney+ Premium

Availability and subscription requirements vary by country.

Everton vs Chelsea team news

Everton have a fitness concern over Vitalii Mykolenko, who missed the draw at Hull City. His availability for Saturday remains uncertain.

Chelsea captain Reece James remains a doubt with a knee problem. He was absent from the opening stages of Tuesday’s training session, although that does not confirm he will miss Everton. Read our latest Reece James injury update.

Jamie Gittens remains sidelined with an ankle injury. Emanuel Emegha has returned to training following his hamstring problem, but his inclusion in the matchday squad is not yet confirmed.

Where the teams stand

Everton are fifth with 10 points from six matches, remaining unbeaten after two wins and four draws. They have scored eight goals and conceded five.

Chelsea are sixth, also on 10 points, following three wins, one draw and two defeats. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 13.

Ahead of the game, read our analysis of how Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could trouble his former club.

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