How to watch Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen - TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Chelseaofficially begin their preparations for the Premier League season with their first friendly match of the summer on Friday evening.

The Blueswill take on Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge in their first match since winning the FIFA Club World Cup last month.

Enzo Maresca's side will take on the Bundesliga outfit in the first of two friendlies as they build up to the new campaign. Chelsea will then take on AC Milan on home soil on Sunday in their final match before the Premier League campaign gets underway.

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Friday's clash against Leverkusen will also give an opportunity to Chelsea to play some of their summer signings for the first time in front of their home fans, with Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Dario Essugo, Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato and Estevao Willian all potentially set to feature in the fixture.

Here, football.london takes a look at the TV info needed for the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen.

What time does Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen kick off?

Chelsea's clash against Bayer Leverkusen is scheduled to kick off at 7pm on Friday, August 8 at Stamford Bridge.

Is Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen on TV?

Yes, Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen has been selected for live TV broadcast in the UK this evening. Channel 5 will televise the match for free in the UK, with coverage set to get underway at 6.30pm, approximately half an hour before kick-off.

How to live stream Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen is also available to be live-streamed in the UK on Friday evening. Thanks to Channel 5 broadcasting the match, the fixture is also being live-streamed via their mobile app and online.

DAZN will also be live-streaming the fixture in the UK this evening. Football.london will also be at Stamford Bridge this evening and you can follow our coverage in our live blog.

We'll also have reaction from Enzo Maresca on our website after the final whistle.