Chelsea are set for another fresh start with former Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca now at the helm, following Mauricio Pochettino's departure from Stamford Bridge by mutual consent after just one year in charge.

The Blues face a crucial summer as they prepare for the 2023/24 Premier League season, aiming to rebound from a disappointing campaign that saw them finish sixth, once again missing out on Champions League football.

The club will hope new boss Maresca will rejuvenate the team and restore their competitive edge.

To kick off the new era, Chelsea has announced their 2024/25 pre-season tour, which will see them travel to the United States for the third consecutive year.

The Blues have scheduled five games, including high-profile matches against top-tier opponents Manchester City and Real Madrid, showing their intent to ramp up quickly for the upcoming season.

In addition to their US tour, Chelsea will host a final pre-season friendly at Stamford Bridge against Italian giants Inter on August 11, providing Maresca a last chance to fine-tune his squad before the new season kicks off.

These matches will be critical for Maresca to evaluate his squad and implement his tactical vision to rejuvenate Chelsea that are struggling in the last few years.

Chelsea Pre-Season 2024-25 Schedule

1. Chelsea vs Wrexham — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California (24 July, 10:30 pm ET)

2. Chelsea vs Celtic — Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana (27th July, 4 pm ET)

3. Chelsea vs Club America — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia (31st July, 7:30 pm ET)

4. Chelsea vs Manchester City — Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio (3rd Aug, 5:30 pm ET)

5. Chelsea vs Real Madrid — Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina (6th Aug, 7 pm ET)

6. Chelsea vs Inter Milan — Stamford Bridge (11th Aug, 10 am ET)

When will Chelsea play their first Premier League game of the 2024-25 season?

Chelsea will start their 2024-25 campaign with a high-voltage Premier League fixture against defending champions Manchester City on August 18.