Everton vs. Chelsea: October 17 Kickoff Time, TV Coverage and Team News

Everton host Chelsea on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The Premier League Matchweek 7 fixture is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00), or 11:30 a.m. UTC. TNT Sports is the UK live broadcaster. At this pre-match update, the fixture remains scheduled and neither side’s starting lineup nor a final score has been posted. Chelsea’s confirmed absences include captain Reece James, Emmanuel Emegha and Jamie Gittens.

Everton vs. Chelsea: match details

Kickoff time and venue

The Everton vs. Chelsea kickoff time is 12:30 p.m. in Liverpool on Saturday, October 17. The Premier League’s revised fixture schedule lists the match at 12:30 BST, and Chelsea’s matchday guide confirms the date, time and Hill Dickinson Stadium venue. Because the UK is still observing British Summer Time on October 17, Liverpool is on UTC+01:00: 12:30 p.m. BST is 11:30 a.m. UTC.

The UK clocks do not go back until Sunday, October 25, 2026. That means the October 17 fixture is still on BST; it is not a GMT kickoff. The league’s published October fixture amendments and UK clock-change calendar confirm those details. If an older calendar shows a different hour, use the latest official listing.

Where to watch Everton vs. Chelsea

For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match is scheduled for live coverage on TNT Sports. Supporters with the relevant TNT Sports access can stream through the HBO Max app; Virgin customers with TNT Sports can use Virgin TV Go. Subscription and package terms apply, so check your provider’s current listing before kickoff.

Broadcast rights differ by territory. Viewers outside the UK should check the local Premier League rights holder rather than assume TNT Sports is available in their country. Chelsea’s official viewing guide also points overseas supporters to their regional broadcaster. The Chelsea app and website are scheduled to provide live text, match statistics and audio commentary; audio is listed from 12:25 p.m. BST, five minutes before kickoff. Chelsea says highlights are due from 4:30 p.m. BST.

Latest team news and lineups

Chelsea availability

Chelsea captain Reece James underwent successful minor knee surgery after picking up an injury in training. The club says his rehabilitation has begun with its medical department at Cobham. Manager Xabi Alonso said James is expected to be out for several weeks, but Chelsea has not published a specific return date. James is therefore unavailable for the trip to Everton.

Alonso also confirmed that Emmanuel Emegha and Jamie Gittens will miss the match. Emegha felt a minor issue on Thursday and was not yet fully fit; the manager expected him to resume training the following week. Gittens was injured while on England Under-21 duty, and Alonso said his return was still several weeks away without naming a date. Alonso reported no other new fitness concerns in the squad ahead of the trip. These are the club’s latest confirmed updates, not a prediction of Chelsea’s formation or substitutes.

Everton availability and starting lineups

Everton’s starting XI had not been announced at the time of this pre-match update. No projected lineup should be treated as official, and the final team sheet is the reliable source for selection. Check the Everton match listing or the Premier League match center close to kickoff for confirmed lineups and any late status changes.

Recent results and the last meeting

Everton’s latest league match before this fixture was a 2–2 away draw with Hull City on October 11. Chelsea’s most recent league result was a 5–1 home win over Bournemouth on October 10. Both scores are listed in the official Premier League Matchweek 6 results. They describe each team’s immediate lead-in, but the opponents and match situations were different, so neither score determines what will happen in Liverpool.

The clubs’ previous meeting at Hill Dickinson Stadium was on March 21, 2026, when Everton won 3–0. Beto scored twice and assisted Iliman Ndiaye’s goal, according to the Premier League match report. That result is historical context from a different match and season; it is not the result of the October 17 fixture.

Match officials

The Premier League’s Matchweek 7 appointments list Paul Tierney as referee for this fixture, with Richard West and Steve Meredith as assistant referees. Michael Salisbury is the fourth official; Nick Hopton is VAR and Lee Betts is assistant VAR. The league’s officials notice is the source for the published appointments; check the match center if the assignment changes.

How to follow the match

Before kickoff, the official match center is the best place to confirm the fixture is still scheduled and to find each starting lineup once released. During play, use the Premier League or club match centers for live text and statistics. After full time, make sure the fixture is marked final before sharing a score; a live score or the March 3–0 head-to-head result is not the October match’s final result.

Quick answer: Everton host Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Kickoff is 12:30 p.m. BST (UTC+01:00), or 11:30 a.m. UTC. TNT Sports is the UK broadcaster. Reece James, Emmanuel Emegha and Jamie Gittens are confirmed Chelsea absences; lineups and the result remain pending before kickoff.

Information checked Saturday, October 17, 2026, before kickoff. Fixture status, team availability and broadcast details can change; confirm them with the official club and Premier League match centers.