Chelsea travel to Real Sociedad for the second leg of their Women’s champions League qualifying tie. The Blues carry a three-goal advantage from the first leg and the return match is confirmed to kick off at 18:00 local time (6pm) on Wednesday 2 September 2026. Fans in the UK and internationally should note the official broadcast and streaming arrangements below.
- Return leg confirmed for Wednesday 2 September 2026 with 6pm kick-off.
- Chelsea won the first leg 5-2 and host Real Sociedad in the deciding qualifying match.
- No UK national TV broadcast is scheduled; the game is available via Chelsea’s website and Chelsea Official App free stream.
- CFC+ has been used for Chelsea coverage elsewhere this summer, but reporting confirms the club’s free stream for this tie.
Confirmed kick-off and competition context
The match is the deciding leg of the Women’s Champions League qualifier between Real Sociedad and Chelsea. Chelsea won the first leg 5-2 and the second leg is scheduled for Wednesday 2 September 2026 with a 6pm kick-off. This fixture will determine which side progresses to the competition’s League Phase.
How to watch: TV and live stream information
There will be no national TV broadcast in the UK for this specific match. Chelsea have confirmed the game will be available to stream for free via the club’s official channels — the Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App. Several UK outlets also report that Chelsea’s in-house streaming service will carry the match.
Free stream on Chelsea platforms (confirmed)
- Official streaming: Chelsea have made the match available to watch for free on the Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App. Streams are reported to be accessible across smart TVs, laptops, mobiles and tablets.
CFC+ and club streaming notes (reported)
Preseason and club-produced coverage this summer has been distributed via CFC+, Chelsea’s paid streaming service. Several news outlets noted CFC+ provided streams for club friendlies and offered match-passes and annual subscriptions for other fixtures. For this Real Sociedad tie, media reporting says Chelsea’s own free stream will be the option for viewers rather than a UK television broadcaster.
What this means for fans
- UK viewers: No national TV channel will show the game; watch via the Chelsea website or Chelsea Official App as provided by the club.
- International viewers: The club stream on the Chelsea site and app is reported to be the global route for this match where it is made available.
- Devices: Reports state streams are available on smart TVs, laptops, mobiles and tablets — the Chelsea Official App offers multi-device support.
Verified sources and discrepancies
Official club channels are the primary confirmation that the match will be streamed by Chelsea on their website and app. National UK broadcast listings cited by multiple outlets state there is no TV pick-up in the UK for this fixture and that the club stream is the free way to watch.
Separate reporting earlier in the summer about CFC+ described paid match-passes and annual subscriptions used for other Chelsea matches. Those CFC+ arrangements relate to different fixtures; for this Champions League qualifier the club’s free stream was the confirmed option in published coverage. The evidence does not show a UK terrestrial or paid TV broadcaster carrying the live feed.
Quick timeline
- First leg: Chelsea won 5-2 (reported by media coverage of the tie).
- Return leg: Real Sociedad v Chelsea on Wednesday 2 September 2026, kick-off 18:00 local time (6pm).
- Where to watch: Free stream on Chelsea website and Chelsea Official App; no UK national TV broadcast scheduled.
Practical tips for viewers
- Install or update the Chelsea Official App ahead of kick-off to avoid last-minute issues; the club’s app provides matchday streams and live match centre features.
- If you plan to watch via a browser on desktop or laptop, test the stream in advance on the Chelsea site to confirm device compatibility.
- Local viewing rules and geo-restrictions can apply to club streams; if you are outside the UK, check the Chelsea website or app for regional availability details on the day.
For live text updates, radio coverage or alternate commentary, outlets in the match’s host country or Chelsea’s official match centre may carry supplementary live reporting and analysis on matchday.