Academy football returns after the winter break with Chelsea Under-21s' first match of 2025 and you can watch it live for free on the official Chelsea website and app.
Our Under-21s will take to the pitch for the first time since the league win over Bournemouth before Christmas, and this time it is an all or nothing fixture against Sporting Lisbon in our final group-stage match of this season's Premier League International Cup.
We are locked in joint-second place on six points with our Portuguese opponents going into this last match in Group D, with Sporting narrowly edging ahead thanks to their goal difference being one better than ours. With just the top two progressing to the quarter-finals, and Brighton already qualified, that means only one of these teams can progress, and only a victory is enough for the Blues to continue our continental campaign into the next round.
Having won our last two matches in this competition, against Anderlecht and Real Sociedad, Filipe Coelho's side will be hoping to make it three in a row to book a spot in the last eight of the Premier League International Cup. Here is how you can watch all the action live...
Where to watch the live stream
You can watch the match live on the official Chelsea website and app. The live stream will be available free of charge for supporters anywhere in the world.
How to watch highlights
Highlights of the match will be available on the official Chelsea website and app on Wednesday 8 January.
When is kick-off?
The game kicks off at Kingsmeadow at 7pm (UK time) on Tuesday 7 January.
How to watch Academy live streams
You can watch the live stream in our Chelsea Under-21s vs Sporting Lisbon Match Centre by clicking below or via the homepage of the official Chelsea website and app shortly before kick-off. Ensure that you are registered and logged in with a free Chelsea account to view the stream.
How to get tickets
All supporters with a men's or women's season ticket, or a Chelsea Membership, as well as anyone under the age of 20, can claim one free ticket for our Under-21s' match against Sporting Lisbon at Kingsmeadow via their online ticket account, until midday on Monday 6 January.
All other tickets can be purchased for £4 each online or, from two hours before kick-off, at the Kingsmeadow ticket office.