Here we have all the key dates for Chelsea in the 2024/25 season, including transfer deadline day, Premier League and UEFA Conference League games, international breaks and more.
The Blues’ previous campaign was the second consecutive disappointing one under the club’s new ownership.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side failed to win a trophy and finished sixth in the Premier League table – qualifying for the Conference League.
The Argentine has since left the West London club and been replaced by former Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca.
The Italian has taken charge of five friendlies so far this summer, winning just one, but his progressive style of play gives Blues fans reason for optimism.
The Chelsea Chronicle takes a look at all the important dates for Maresca’s team in the 2024/25 season.
When is transfer deadline day for the summer 2024 window?
The summer transfer window opened on Friday the 14th of June for the Blues and all other Premier League clubs and will officially close on Friday the 30th of August. It should follow previous seasons by slamming shut at 11:00 PM BST.
When does the 2024/25 Premier League season start?
The 2024/25 Premier League season will get underway on Friday the 16th of August as Manchester United host Fulham.
Chelsea’s opening game is on Sunday the 18th of August against reigning champions Manchester City, where Maresca previously worked under Pep Guardiola.
When is the final day of the 24/25 Premier League season?
The final round of Premier League fixtures will be held on Sunday the 25th of May, 2025.
When does the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League start?
Chelsea learned on Monday that they will face Braga or Servette in the Europa Conference League play-off. The first leg will take place at Stamford Bridge on Thursday the 22nd of August and the second leg will be held on Thursday the 29th of August.
Should the Blues win their play-off tie, they will enter into the Conference League league stage. The draw will happen after the final whistle of the play-off second legs.
When are the international breaks for the 2024/25 season?
There will be four international breaks during the 2024/25 season. They will be:
- September 2nd 2024 – September 10th 2024
- October 7th 2024 – October 15th 2024
- November 11th 2024 -November 19th 2024
- March 17th 2024 – March 25th 2024
When does the January transfer window 2025 open?
Chelsea, as always, can make deals from Wednesday the 1st of January 2025 in the winter transfer window.
When does the January transfer window 2025 close?
The January transfer window will remain open until deadline day on Monday the 3rd of February 2025.
When are the 2024/2025 cup finals?
- Carabao Cup final – March 1st 2025
- FA Cup final – May 17th 2025
- Europa Conference League final – May 21st 2025
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