The 2023 Premier League Summer Series kicks off with an eye-catching clash between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion in Philadelphia on July 22.
Six Premier League sides will be in action in the preseason mini-tournament as part of their preparation for the 2023/24 campaign.
New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will be looking to assess his squad in the coming weeks with Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi gearing up for the club's first-ever season of European football.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this preseason clash between Premier League pair Chelsea and Brighton.
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What time does Chelsea vs Brighton kick off?
This preseason friendly takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and kicks off on Saturday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Jul 22 | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Jul 22 | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sun, Jul 23 | 12:00 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun, Jul 23 | 9:00 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sun, Jul 23 | 4:30 a.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Sun, Jul 23 | 7:00 a.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Sun, Jul 23 | 7:00 a.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Sun, Jul 23 | 7:00 a.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Sun, Jul 23 | 11:00 a.m. NZST |
Chelsea vs Brighton live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| UK | Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event | Sky GO |
| Australia | — | — |
| Canada | — | Fubo TV Canada |
| India | — | — |
| Malaysia | Astro SuperSport 3 | Astro GO, sooka |
| New Zealand | — | — |
| Singapore | 221 Hub Premier 1 | — |
| Hong Kong | Now Premier League 1 (Ch. 620-621) | NOW Player |
MORE: Watch Premier League matches live with Fubo in USA
Chelsea vs Brighton lineups
Chelsea have undergone a summer of changes, with Pochettino sanctioning the sale of a host of first team stars, as he looks to balance his new squad.
However, all three new signings should feature in some fashion, after Christopher Nkunku, Andrey Santos and Nicolas Jackson all played in the 5-0 Florida Cup win over Wrexham.
Chelsea (4-3-3, right to left): Kepa (GK) — Gusto, Chalnah, Silva, Cucurella — Santos, Fernandez, Gallagher — Sterling, Jackson, Mudryk
De Zerbi will be looking to put his team through their paces in the USA new new arrival Joao Pedro set for his Seagulls debut.
Brighton (4-3-3, right to left): Steele (GK) — Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Estupinian — Gross, Caicedo, Moran — Pedro, Ferguson, Mitoma
Chelsea vs Brighton prediction, odds
Brighton won home and away against Chelsea in Premier League action last season and they will be looking to continue that streak in the USA as Pochettino looks to find his feet at his new club.
Prediction: Brighton to win 2-1
| CHE win | Draw | BRI win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | 2.40 | 3.50 | 2.70 | 1.60 / 2.05 | 1.80 / 1.98 |
