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Chelsea vs. Ajax preview: Prediction, date, kick-off times, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
After a break for the October internationals, the Champions League returns for Matchday Three of the league phase, with another two nights of Europe's premier club competition.
Two sides of European pedigree meet at Stamford Bridge, where world champions Chelsea host Ajax in the sides' third game of this year's Champions League.
Last time out, the Blues got one over former manager Jose Mourinho when they beat Benfica, giving them their first victory following a Harry Kane humbling on Matchday One.
Ajax, meanwhile, have lost both their games so far, having suffered defeat to Inter and then been thrashed by Marseille before the break.
The Dutch giants are also yet to score a goal in the competition, but will that change in West London?
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Chelsea vs. Ajax.
Chelsea vs. Ajax kick-off date
Chelsea vs. Ajax will take place at 8pm BST on Wednesday, October 22 in the Champions League.
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3pm ET and 12pm PT, while it's a 7am kick-off on Thursday, October 23 for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Kick-off: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 7am NZST (October 23, 2025)
Where is Chelsea vs. Ajax being played?
Chelsea vs. Ajax will take place at Stamford Bridge in London, England.
The ground has been Chelsea's only home since 1905, and currently has a capacity of 40,044.
Chelsea vs. Ajax - the key men
Moises Caciedo - Chelsea
Chelsea have plenty of attacking options, but they'd be a different team without Caciedo holding things together in the middle of the park.
The Ecuadorian has followed in the footsteps of Claude Makelele and N'Golo Kante at the Bridge and is now seen as one of the best defensive midfielders around.
He also has a meaty shooting range on him too, just ask Liverpool.
Oscar Gloukh - Ajax
Ajax swooped to bring the Israeli to Amsterdam in the summer, and with the number 10 on his shirt, big things are expected of the playmaker.
He's already scored three times in the Eredivisie and if the Dutch are to find a way past Chelsea, then he's most likely to find it.
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Chelsea vs. Ajax prediction
The Blues have been far from convincing so far in the league phase and this looks like a game that could be settled by the odd goal. With home advantage once again, Chelsea to grab the win.
Prediction: Chelsea 1-0 Ajax
Full Champions League fixture list for Matchday 3
Tuesday 21 October
- Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid
- Barcelona 6-1 Olympiakos
- Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 Paris St Germain
- FC Copenhagen 2-4 Borussia Dortmund
- Kairat Almaty 0-0 Pafos
- Newcastle United 3-0 Benfica
- PSV Eindhoven 4-2 Napoli
- Union Saint-Gilloise 0-4 Inter Milan
- Villarreal 0-2 Manchester City
Wednesday 22 October
- Atalanta vs Slavia Prague
- Athletic Bilbao vs FK Qarabag
- Bayern Munich vs Club Brugge
- Chelsea vs Ajax
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Liverpool
- Galatasaray vs FK Bodø/Glimt
- Monaco vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Real Madrid vs Juventus
- Sporting CP vs Olympique Marseille
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How to watch the Champions League in the USA on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch the Champions League in Spanish language as part of their DAZN subscription package.
An annual upfront payment is $224.99, while paying monthly for 12 months is $19.99 and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
Fans can watch extra Champions League games in Spanish on ViX. A selection of those matches are also available on UNIMÁS and TUDN.
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high-definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
An annual subscription costs $14.99 per month for 12 months and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, offering differing selections of sports in each. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
