Chelsea vs Ajax: Champions League Preview, Kick-Off Time & How to Watch
Chelsea return to Champions League action on Wednesday night, looking to continue their impressive start under Enzo Maresca when they welcome Dutch side Ajax to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have shown glimpses of real progress this season, with Maresca’s tactical structure beginning to take shape, and Wednesday’s fixture offers another chance to build momentum on the European stage. After a strong opening to their campaign, Chelsea will be eager to secure another three points and strengthen their position in the league phase.
Ajax, meanwhile, arrive in London still trying to rediscover their rhythm. The Dutch giants have struggled to bounce back after last season’s collapse and remain inconsistent both domestically and in Europe. Despite flashes of attacking promise, their defensive fragility continues to cost them, and facing a confident Chelsea side away from home will be a real test of their character.
This clash also brings a nostalgic element — the two sides produced one of the most dramatic Champions League matches in recent memory back in 2019, ending in a 4–4 thriller at Stamford Bridge. While such chaos is unlikely this time around, fans can still expect an intense encounter between two teams eager to prove a point.
With both sides having much to play for, all eyes will be on Stamford Bridge as Chelsea aim to extend their unbeaten home run in Europe and Ajax look to spark a turnaround in form.
What Time Does Chelsea vs Ajax Kick Off?
Location: London, England
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22
Kick-off Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
Referee: Felix Zwayer (GER)
VAR: Sören Storks (GER)
How to Watch Chelsea vs Ajax on TV and Live Stream
Fans in the UK can catch the match live on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate, or stream it via discovery+ and the discovery+ app.
In the United States, coverage will be available on Paramount+ and ViX (Spanish broadcast).
DAZN holds broadcasting rights for the Champions League in Canada, while Caliente TV will stream the clash in Mexico.
| Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports Ultimate |
| United States | Paramount+, ViX |
| Canada | DAZN, Amazon Prime Video |
| Mexico | Caliente TV, Amazon Prime Video |
What’s Next for Chelsea and Ajax?
Chelsea’s next challenge in the competition is a long trip to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag, who have impressively won their first two games of the league phase.
As for Ajax, they’ll take on Galatasaray in Gameweek 4, but before that, they have two key Eredivisie fixtures — an away game against Twente followed by a home clash with Heerenveen.
