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Team news: Crystal Palace and Chelsea
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
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Head to head
The Head to head tab in the match centre above shows every recent meeting between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on record.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Crystal Palace v Chelsea has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Crystal Palace's referees and Chelsea's referees, the VAR overturns in Crystal Palace and Chelsea games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
Sky Sports has picked it to show live, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day. Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Crystal Palace v Chelsea on radio
Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Crystal Palace, and around 2,000 Chelsea fans are housed in the Arthur Wait Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Crystal Palace v Chelsea hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Selhurst Park, booked directly with Crystal Palace's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Crystal Palace hospitality guide covers the lounges at Selhurst Park and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Crystal Palace's official pages before booking.
Getting to Selhurst Park
Selhurst Park is in London. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Crystal Palace away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Crystal Palace last drew 0-0 with Leeds United. Chelsea last beat Bournemouth 5-1. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea v Crystal Palace →
Common questions
When is the game?
Wednesday 6 January at Selhurst Park in London. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.
Where are Chelsea fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the Arthur Wait Stand at Selhurst Park, with a typical allocation of around 2,000. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
Yes. Sky Sports is showing it live in the UK, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.