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Chelsea head into the 2026-27 season under new management, with Xabi Alonso now in the Stamford Bridge hotseat on a four-year contract after taking over from July 1.
The Spaniard arrives with a clear brief from BlueCo: fewer speculative teenage punts, more Premier League-proven experience, and a squad capable of competing for major honours rather than simply topping up sell-on value.
The rebuild is already underway. Marco Palestra has become the club’s first signing of the summer, joining permanently from Atalanta on a contract through to 2033, while academy forward Josh Acheampong and defender David Osagie have both signed new long-term deals.
It hasn’t all been arrivals, though. Marc Cucurella has completed a move to Real Madrid after four trophy-laden seasons in west London, and winger Tyrique George has joined Everton in a reported £24m deal.
Alonso is reportedly determined to add serious spine to the squad before the campaign begins. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is said to be his top target up front, while AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande have both been strongly linked as the club looks to bring in composed, experienced faces rather than more developmental prospects.
Amid all that business, preparations continue for a pre-season tour that takes Chelsea east for the first time this decade, with two matches in Sydney as part of the Sydney Super Cup, followed by a first visit to Hong Kong since 2011.
For supporters planning to attend, Football Ground Guide has everything you need to know about tickets for the Sydney and Hong Kong legs of Chelsea’s pre-season tour.
Chelsea pre-season tour 2026: Sydney and Hong Kong fixtures
- Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Tuesday, 28 July, Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – Saturday, 1 August, Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Chelsea vs Juventus – Wednesday, 5 August, Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong
How to get tickets for Chelsea’s pre-season tour
Tickets for all three matches covered here are now on general sale, following an earlier pre-sale window for Chelsea season ticket holders and Club Chelsea members.
Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers tickets
Chelsea open their tour against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, 28 July at Accor Stadium, Sydney, with kick-off at 10:45. The fixture forms part of the Sydney Super Cup, and it’s the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
Tickets are being sold through Ticketmaster, with prices currently starting from $59 (£44) for the cheapest seats up to $299 (£220) for the best seats.
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Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur tickets
The Blues then face London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, 1 August, again at Accor Stadium. It’s the first time this fixture has ever been staged outside England, and demand has been high, with some ticket categories already close to selling out.
This match forms the headline fixture of the Sydney Super Cup. Tickets can be bought through Ticketek, with prices for this match ranging from $244 (£180) to $399 (£293).
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Chelsea vs Juventus tickets (Hong Kong)
From Sydney, Chelsea travel to Hong Kong for a meeting with Juventus on Wednesday, 5 August at the newly-opened Kai Tak Stadium, kicking off at 12:30.
It’s Chelsea’s first match in Hong Kong in 15 years and their first time against Serie A opposition, forming part of the Hong Kong Football Festival.
General sale tickets are available directly through Ticketflap, with prices ranging from HKD 2,159 (£203) to HKD 3,159 (£301).
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From Hong Kong, the tour continues to Jakarta to face AC Milan and then to Malaysia to play Johor Darul Ta’zim, before the Blues return home ahead of the Premier League season kicking off.