Is Udinese vs Chelsea on TV? Channel, live stream free, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S pre-season friendly

CHELSEA return to pre-season action for the final time as they take on Italian outfit Udinese in Friuli.

The Blues will be hoping to put the Arsenal nightmare to bed having been humiliated 4-0 in Orlando.

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A fuming Thomas Tuchel who questioned the players commitment, physically and mentally as a result of that defeat.

But Chelsea will still hope to go into their opening Premier League fixture against Everton with another win under their belts.

However, Udinese could prove to be tricky customers as they’ll be playing on their home soil.

What time does Udinese vs Chelsea kick off?

• Udinese go toe-to-toe with Chelsea on Friday, July 29.
• It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
• Dacia Arena commonly known as Stadio Fruili in Udine will be the allocated venue and it holds around 25,000 supporters.
• This will be the first time these two sides have met but Chelsea thrashed their last Italian opposition 4-0 – a Champions League fixture against Juventus.

Is Udinese vs Chelsea on TV and can I live stream it?

• Unfortunately, Udinese’s intriguing match-up against Chelsea will NOT be broadcasted live on television in the UK.
• However, subscription members can head to the official Chelsea club website for exclusive coverage of the game.
• Or the action can be streamed live via the 5th Stand app.

Can I watch Udinese vs Chelsea for free?

Yes. The 5th Stand app is free to download.

Team news

Thomas Tuchel was fuming with the final score against Arsenal but the Chelsea boss would have been delighted to see Timo Werner fit and firing again following his slight knock earlier on in the tour.

Cesar Azpilicueta also returned from the medical room and summer signing Kalidou Koulibaly got his first 15 minutes in a Blues shirt.

However, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Ross Barkley remained absent last time out.