Where to watch Wolves vs Chelsea live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for Premier League game
Chelsea head to Wolves on December 24 in a first Christmas Eve Premier League game since 1995.
The Blues edged into the Carabao Cup semifinals with a midweek penalty shootout win over Newcastle United but they have won just one of their last three Premier League matches.
Wolves have matched that record of one league victory in three but they are unbeaten in their last five home Premier League matches.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Wolves vs Chelsea kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Molineux in Wolverhampton, UK and kicks off on Sunday, December 24 at 1:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date | Kickoff time | |
USA | Sun, Dec. 24 | 8:00 a.m. ET |
Canada | Sun, Dec. 24 | 8:00 a.m. ET |
UK | Sun, Dec. 24 | 1:00 p.m. GMT |
Australia | Mon, Dec. 25 | 12:00 a.m. AEDT |
India | Sun, Dec. 24 | 6:30 p.m. IST |
Wolves vs Chelsea live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | NBC USA Network | Fubo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports App |
Canada | — | |
UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
Australia | — | Optus Sport |
India | — | Hotstar VIP, JioTV |
USA: This game is being broadcast on the NBC USA and Peacock networks. Spanish language streaming options are on Telemundo which are available via Fubo.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast with Sky Sports and streaming options via Sky GO and Now TV.
MORE: Watch Premier League matches live with Fubo in USA
Wolves vs Chelsea lineups
Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil will make a late call on the fitness of first choice goalkeeper Jose Sa with Daniel Bentley on standby to continue in goal.
Pedro Neto is back in training, but is unlikely to be risked, with Nelson Semedo returning from illness.
Wolves lineup (3-4-3, right to left): Bentley (GK) — T. Gomes, Dawson, Kilman — Semedo, Lemina, J. Gomes, Bellgarde — Hwang, Cunha, Sarabia.
Mauricio Pochettino remains without ten first team players ahead of the festive period but Argentina star Enzo Fernandez has shaken off a virus in time to return.
Chelsea lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Petrovic (GK) — Disasi, Silva, Badiashile, Colwill — Caicedo, Fernandez, Gallagher — Sterling, Jackson, Palmer.
Wolves vs Chelsea prediction
Wolves’ strength at home is a key feature of O’Neil’s strategy and they will be confident of securing a positive result against an inconsistent Chelsea side.
Chelsea have lost their last three Premier League away games, at Everton, Manchester United and Newcastle, and Wolves are unbeaten in their last three home ties against Chelsea
Prediction: Wolves 1-0 Chelsea