Chelsea fixtures 2016/17: Blues host rivals West Ham in first game of the season
Our comprehensive guide to all of the 2016/17 fixtures, plus a detailed look at some of the most important games of the season for your club
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Chelsea will renew their London rivalry with West Ham on the opening day of the season after being pitted against the Hammers at Stamford Bridge to kick-off Antonio Conte's reign as manager.
The Blues then hit the road to take on Watford at Vicarage Road, with a testing run of fixtures firmly on the horizon through September and October that could give a big indication of how their season will unfold.
Chelsea will face Liverpool, Leicester City and Manchester United at home along with Arsenal away in the space of five matches, with a trip to Hul sandwiched in the middle of the run of tricky ties.
Here are some of the highlights from Chelsea’s fixture list to look out for:
First game
Chelsea will face West Ham at Stamford Bridge on the 13 August 2016.
Last game
Chelsea will play against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on the 21 May 2017.
Games against biggest rivals
Arsenal: 24 September (A), 04 February (H)
Liverpool: 17 September (H), 01 February (A)
Manchester United: 22 October (H), 15 April (A)
Tottenham: 26 November (H), 02 January (A)
Over the festive period
Chelsea will play over the festive period Bournemouth on Boxing Day, Stoke on the 31 December and Spurs in the New Year.
Full fixture list
13/08/2016 15:00 West Ham United (h)
20/08/2016 15:00 Watford (a)
27/08/2016 15:00 Burnley (h)
10/09/2016 15:00 Swansea City (a)
17/09/2016 15:00 Liverpool (h)
24/09/2016 15:00 Arsenal (a)
01/10/2016 15:00 Hull City (a)
15/10/2016 15:00 Leicester City (h)
22/10/2016 15:00 Manchester United (h)
29/10/2016 15:00 Southampton (a)
05/11/2016 15:00 Everton (h)
19/11/2016 15:00 Middlesbrough (a)
26/11/2016 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur (h)
03/12/2016 15:00 Manchester City (a)
10/12/2016 15:00 West Bromwich Albion (h)
13/12/2016 19:45 Sunderland (a)
17/12/2016 15:00 Crystal Palace (a)
26/12/2016 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth (h)
31/12/2016 15:00 Stoke City (h)
02/01/2017 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur (a)
14/01/2017 15:00 Leicester City (a)
21/01/2017 15:00 Hull City (h)
01/02/2017 20:00 Liverpool (a)
04/02/2017 15:00 Arsenal (h)
11/02/2017 15:00 Burnley (a)
25/02/2017 15:00 Swansea City (h)
04/03/2017 15:00 West Ham United (a)
11/03/2017 15:00 Watford (h)
18/03/2017 15:00 Stoke City (a)
01/04/2017 15:00 Crystal Palace (h)
05/04/2017 19:45 Manchester City (h)
08/04/2017 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth (a)
15/04/2017 15:00 Manchester United (a)
22/04/2017 15:00 Southampton (h)
29/04/2017 15:00 Everton (a)
06/05/2017 15:00 Middlesbrough (h)
13/05/2017 15:00 West Bromwich Albion (a)
21/05/2017 15:00 Sunderland (h)
Premier League Fixtures 2016/17 club by club
Arsenal fixtures / Bournemouth fixtures / Burnley fixtures
Chelsea fixtures / Crystal Palace fixtures / Everton fixtures
Hull City fixtures / Leicester City fixtures / Liverpool fixtures
Manchester City fixtures / Manchester United fixtures
Middlesbrough fixtures / Southampton fixtures / Stoke fixtures
Sunderland fixtures / Swansea fixtures / Tottenham fixtures
Watford fixtures / West Brom fixtures / West Ham fixtures
Watford fixtures / West Bromwich Albion fixtures / West Ham fixtures
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments