Chelsea are up against AC Milan in a pre-season friendly on Saturday (August 8) at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.

This is a high-profile exhibition as both clubs prepare for the 2026/27 season. It marks the first meeting between these two European giants on Indonesian soil and forms part of Chelsea’s Asia/Oceania tour under new manager Xabi Alonso. AC Milan are managed by Ruben Amorim.

Match Preview

Chelsea opened pre-season with a chaotic 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, then suffered consecutive defeats: 1-2 to Tottenham Hotspur and 0-1 to Juventus in Hong Kong. Alonso is still integrating players after the World Cup, with several key figures (including Reece James and Enzo Fernández in some reports) yet to fully join or available only later. The Blues have used the tour to give minutes to academy prospects and new or returning faces while testing defensive organisation that has looked vulnerable.

AC Milan remain winless in pre-season after a 2-2 draw with Celtic and a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in Australia. Amorim is building chemistry following an active summer, with former Chelsea players such as Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek featuring in discussions around the squad. Christian Pulisic has been among those unavailable due to injury.

Both sides view the game as valuable preparation rather than a must-win. Chelsea look to end a two-match losing run and gain momentum before facing Johor Darul Ta’zim the next day and later returning home. Milan aim for a first victory of the summer ahead of further friendlies. Expect rotation, experimentation with systems, and opportunities for fringe and younger players. Head-to-head history in recent years has generally favoured Chelsea in competitive and friendly meetings.

The fixture carries extra significance in Indonesia, a market with strong support for both clubs, and is expected to draw a large crowd at the historic GBK Stadium.

Chelsea vs AC Milan Schedule

• Indonesia (WIB): 7:00 PM, Saturday 8 August 2026
• UK (BST): 1:00 PM
• India (IST): 5:30 PM
• USA (ET): 8:00 AM (7:00 AM CT / 6:00 AM MT / 5:00 AM PT)
• Australia (AEST): 10:00 PM (9:30 PM ACST / 8:00 PM AWST)

Chelsea vs AC Milan Live Streaming

UK

The match will not telecast on TV. Fans can watch the live-sreaming on CFC+ app and website after subscription.

India

The Chelsea vs AC Milan match can be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website. The match won’t telecast on TV.

USA

Available on CBS Sports Network (TV) with streaming options including fuboTV, Fox One, Fox Deportes, and CFC+. Check local listings and platform apps for access.

Australia

Live stream on Paramount+. CFC+ may also be an option after subscription.

Other Countries

CFC+ is widely available for Chelsea’s pre-season matches outside specific restricted territories (this game has restrictions mainly in Hong Kong, Macau, Italy and a few others).