Alex MacQuoid
Crystal Palace and Chelsea meet in Premier League Round 23 with the pressure dialed up on both sides. Chelsea arrive in south London chasing momentum and points in the Champions League race after a coaching change sparked an immediate uptick. Palace, stuck in a long winless run and hit by off-field uncertainty, need a statement result at Selhurst Park to steady the season. It’s a London derby with real stakes: Chelsea can tighten their grip on the top-six battle, while Palace must stop the slide before the table compresses behind them.
Match Preview
This Premier League Round 23 fixture lands at a volatile moment for Crystal Palace and a promising one for Chelsea. Chelsea sit sixth on 34 points from 22 matches and have shown early signs of a resurgence under new head coach Liam Rosenior, appointed on January 7, 2026. Since his arrival, Chelsea have won three of four competitive matches, scoring ten goals and keeping two clean sheets. Their latest league outing was a 2-0 win over Brentford, a result that restarted their push for Champions League qualification.
Palace are 13th with 28 points from 22 matches, but the trendline is worrying. They are winless in ten matches across all competitions and have been shaken by major uncertainty: captain Marc Guéhi has departed for Manchester City, manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave at season’s end, and Jean-Philippe Mateta has requested a January transfer. Chelsea also carry the psychological edge in this matchup, unbeaten in the last 16 Premier League meetings with Palace (13 wins, three draws). With form and stability pointing one way, Palace’s home crowd becomes a key factor in keeping this derby competitive.
Where to watch on TV & Live Stream
Kick-off is at 15:00 CET on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Selhurst Park. In the UK, Sky Sports will show the match live. In the USA, NBC Sports will carry coverage with streaming on Peacock. Fans in Australia can watch via Stan Sport, while SuperSport is the go-to option across many African territories.
| Region/Country | Kick-off Time (Local) |
| UK | 14:00 GMT (Jan 25) |
| USA (ET) | 09:00 EST (Jan 25) |
| USA (PT) | 06:00 PST (Jan 25) |
| Australia (Sydney) | 01:00 AEDT (Jan 26) |
| Japan | 23:00 JST (Jan 25) |
| India | 19:30 IST (Jan 25) |
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Chelsea online
Streaming options depend on your location and the Premier League rights holder in your country. In the UK, Sky Sports subscribers can stream live on Sky Go at no extra cost. In the USA, the match streams on Peacock, with plans priced at $5.99/month (ad-supported) or $11.99/month (ad-free). In Canada, Sportsnet carries the fixture on TV and via the Sportsnet+ app. Australia’s official option is Stan Sport, which streams Premier League matches live and on demand. Most services enforce geo-blocking, so access requires being in the licensed territory.
| Country | Official Broadcaster/Stream |
| UK | Sky Sports, Sky Go |
| USA | NBC Sports, Peacock |
| Canada | DAZN |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| China | CCTV-5, QQ Sports Live, Migu |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland, Sky Go |
| Denmark | Viaplay |
| Spain | DAZN |
| Portugal | DAZN |
| France | Canal+ |
| Poland | Canal+ |
| Ukraine | Setanta Sports Ukraine |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Africa | SuperSport |
| Latin America | Disney+ |
Spotlight Countries
- United Kingdom: Watch live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Stream on Sky Go if you already have a Sky Sports subscription.
- United States: NBC Sports provides coverage, with the main streaming route on Peacock. Peacock plans start at $5.99/month and include live Premier League matches.
- Australia: Stream the match on Stan Sport, the official Premier League home. Replays are available on demand for subscribers.
- Germany: Sky Deutschland carries the match, with streaming via Sky Go. A Sky subscription is required for live access.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
A VPN can help you access your usual streaming service when you travel by routing your connection through a server in your home country. Most broadcasters use geo-blocking, so your access can change the moment you cross a border. VPN use may violate the streaming service’s terms.
- Step 1: Get a VPN that works on your device (iOS, Android, desktop, Smart TV).
- Step 2: Connect to a server in the country of your streaming subscription (example: UK for Sky Go).
- Step 3: Log in to the official platform and start the live stream.
How to watch at Sportsbooks
Some licensed sportsbooks stream Premier League matches in select regions, usually for customers with an active account. Availability varies by country and by match. Services commonly require a funded balance or recent betting activity before the live player appears.
- Step 1: Register with a sportsbook that offers live streaming (examples include Bet365, Unibet, William Hill).
- Step 2: Make a deposit (or place a qualifying bet, depending on the operator’s rules).
- Step 3: Find the match in the live streaming section and tap the “Play” icon.
Selhurst Park is rarely quiet for a London derby, and this one has edge on both sides. Chelsea want to keep climbing, Palace need to halt the run and restore belief. Check your local listings, set your reminder, and don’t miss kick-off.