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How to watch Chelsea vs Servette - TV channel, live stream details, kick off time
The Clearlake Capital-Todd Boehly ownership has been two years of unprecedented action at Chelsea and now they are set to oversee yet another first for the club. In Enzo Maresca's debut as a coach in European club competition, the Blues will make their maiden voyage into the UEFA Conference League.
Not quite the glitz and glamour of years gone by in the Champions League, the newly formed tournament is heading into just its fourth season. For Chelsea, it is an unwanted opportunity to once-more complete the collection of trophies available to them.
Having missed out on Europa League qualification due to Manchester United's FA Cup victory at the end of last season, Chelsea will contend in the third-tier of European football in 2024/25. Heading into a home clash against Swiss outfit Servette, there is plenty to prove for Maresca.
His side are not yet into the group stage - or league phase - of the Conference League and must first bypass their opponents in a play-off round. Last week Servette were beaten by Braga - who go into the Europa League - and so set up a trip to west London and Stamford Bridge.
Over two-legs, Chelsea will have the chance to cement their position as tournament favourites as they take on Thomas Haberli's side. For Maresca, it is a second competitive outing as Blues boss having lost his opener 2-0 to Manchester City on Sunday.
He will be aiming to brush off the criticism of Chelsea in recent days and weeks following transfer activity and pre-season performances. Coming into the game against Servette there are still questions to be answered.
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Chelsea know that their opponents have had more game time so far this year, with Servette having already played eight times across domestic and European competitions. They beat Signal 7-1 on Sunday, ending a streak of four within victory, including both matches against Braga and a 6-0 defeat to Basel.
Servette currently sit fifth in the Swiss Super League having won three and lost two of their five games so far. Chelsea know that Conference League progression is a must with matches against Wolves and Crystal Palace to come either side of their European exploits.
Here, football.london brings you all the information on how to watch the match.
When is Chelsea vs Servette and what time is kick off?
Chelsea host Servette at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, August 22. The game is due to kick off at 8pm UK time.
Other Conference League play-off ties to look out for include Lens vs Panathinaikos, Copenhagen vs Kilmarnock, Real Betis vs Kryvbas, and Fiorentina vs Puskas Akademia. Matches are split across the evening with some starting at 5pm, one at 5:30pm, several at 6pm, another at 6:30pm, and more across 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, with the final four at 8pm.
Is Chelsea vs Servette on TV?
Sort of. Fans in the UK will be disappointed to learn that the game will not be broadcast on TV. Due to no company picking up rights to show the play-off stage of the competition (and for the Europa League), there will be no mainstream coverage.
Chelsea themselves have offered a way out though, and will be showing the match on their website and app. That will come at a fee of £4.99.
How to watch Chelsea vs Servette
For UK viewers the Chelsea coverage will have to do as no other broadcaster will be putting the game on. However, for those outside the UK there are options.
IRIB Varzesh is showing the match whilst those in Switzerland can view it on RTS 2 Suisse or RTS Sport Player. football.london will also have full match coverage from Stamford Bridge including build-up, live action, reaction, and analysis throughout the day.
