Everton v Chelsea: Match details and how to watch

Everton return to Premier League action against Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson tomorrow.

David Moyes’ side are unbeaten in their opening six league games, with two wins and four draws leaving them on 10 points. Chelsea also have 10 points after six matches, with the two sides separated by one place in the table going into the weekend.

Here are the match details and information on how to watch Everton v Chelsea.

Everton v Chelsea match details

Details	Information
Competition	Premier League
Date	Saturday, 17 October 2026
Kick-off	12:30 BST
Venue	Hill Dickinson Stadium
UK TV	TNT Sports
Live stream	HBO Max
Referee	Paul Tierney

How to watch Everton v Chelsea

The game will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports. Subscribers can also watch the match through HBO Max, while Virgin Media customers with TNT Sports can stream it using Virgin TV Go.

Chelsea will provide live text updates and audio commentary through their official website and app, with audio coverage starting five minutes before kick-off. Supporters outside the UK should check their local Premier League broadcaster for coverage.

Everton and Chelsea go into game level on points

There is little to separate the sides in the Premier League table. Everton are fifth after taking 10 points from their opening six matches, with Chelsea sixth on the same total.

Moyes’ side have won two and drawn four of their league games, while Chelsea arrive at Hill Dickinson Stadium looking to climb above Everton.

The visitors are attempting to avoid consecutive Premier League defeats against Everton for the first time since 2019. The Toffees have won six of their past nine home Premier League meetings with Chelsea, drawing two and losing one.

Who is the referee?

Tierney will take charge of the match, with Richard West and Steve Meredith his assistants. Michael Salisbury is the fourth official, while Nick Hopton will be on VAR duty and Lee Betts is the assistant VAR.

There are no players suspended for the game.

The fixture is the opening Premier League match of the weekend and Chelsea’s first competitive game outside London this season.

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