Updated October 17, 2026: Everton host Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Saturday, October 17, in Premier League Matchweek 7. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. in Liverpool, BST (UTC+01:00), which is 11:30 a.m. UTC. In the UK, the match is live on TNT Sports, with coverage scheduled from 11:00 a.m. BST. The league, both clubs’ match information, and the broadcaster listing agree on the fixture details.
| Matchday item | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Competition | 2026/27 Premier League, Matchweek 7 |
| Fixture | Everton vs. Chelsea |
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12:30 p.m. Liverpool time, BST (UTC+01:00); 11:30 a.m. UTC |
| Venue | Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, England |
| UK TV | TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate |
| UK streaming | HBO Max; Virgin TV Go for eligible Virgin customers with TNT Sports |
| Referee / VAR | Paul Tierney / Nick Hopton |
The official Everton vs. Chelsea kickoff time is 12:30 p.m. BST in Liverpool. British Summer Time is UTC+01:00, so the same start is 11:30 a.m. UTC. These are two labels for one kickoff, not separate start times. The Premier League’s October schedule confirms BST for matches through Saturday, October 24; the UK returns to Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+00:00) on Sunday, October 25. That later clock change does not apply to this fixture.
If you are following from outside the UK, use 11:30 a.m. UTC on Saturday, October 17 as the conversion reference and check the offset for your own location on that date. A conversion may fall on a different calendar day in your region, so confirm both the time and date before setting a reminder. The listed venue is in Liverpool, not London, and the UK kickoff is the same across the country.
TNT Sports is the confirmed UK broadcaster. TNT’s match guide lists the game on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with live coverage beginning at 11:00 a.m. BST—90 minutes before kickoff. TNT also lists streaming on HBO Max. Chelsea says eligible Virgin customers who subscribe to TNT Sports can watch through the Virgin TV Go app. Channel and streaming access depend on the customer’s package, so check the provider’s schedule and subscription details before matchday.
Chelsea’s official app and website provide live text updates and audio commentary, with the audio scheduled to begin at 12:25 p.m. BST, five minutes before kickoff. The club’s match center is also where it directs supporters for the confirmed starting lineups once released. Club commentary and live text are useful alternatives for following the game, but they are separate from the authorized live video broadcast.
Outside the UK, broadcast rights vary by country. TNT Sports should not be assumed to carry the game internationally. Check the Premier League’s local rights holder information or the licensed broadcaster in your country for the channel, streaming service, and any regional restrictions.
Everton’s fitness picture remains subject to the final team announcement. In its Matchweek 7 preview published October 16, the Premier League reported that Jarrad Branthwaite was a doubt after picking up a knock against Hull City. The same preview said Vitalii Mykolenko had “got a chance” to return after missing the Hull match. Those are availability updates, not confirmation that either player will start. Check Everton’s official match center for any further update.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of the trip that Emmanuel Emegha and Jamie Gittens would remain unavailable. Chelsea’s October 16 update also confirmed that captain Reece James had undergone knee surgery after an injury in training and would be out for several weeks; the club did not set a return date. Chelsea reported no other fresh fitness concerns in that update.
At the time this guide was checked, neither club’s starting XI had been announced. Predicted lineups are not confirmed team news. For the definitive selection, use the clubs’ match centers shortly before the 12:30 p.m. BST start, where the official teams will be posted once released.
The two sides enter the weekend level on 10 points after six league matches. Everton are still unbeaten in the Premier League, while Chelsea arrive after a 5-1 win over Bournemouth. That sets the scene for the Matchweek 7 meeting without changing the confirmed schedule or guaranteeing how the game will unfold.
The venue is Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The Premier League’s Matchweek 7 appointments name Paul Tierney as referee and Nick Hopton as VAR. For supporters attending in person, check Everton’s official match information for ticket status, travel notices, stadium entry instructions, and any late changes before leaving. A fixture listing alone does not confirm ticket availability or transport arrangements. If you are watching at home, verify the event and channel in your TNT Sports or streaming-provider guide.
For late changes to the date, venue, or kickoff, use the Premier League match center and the clubs’ official channels as the final reference.
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