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CFC+ (Chelsea Official App) Review (2026): Price, Pre-Season & Academy Streams

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CFC+ Review: Verdict, Cost & Sports Coverage

Starting Price
Free - £14.99/yr ($19.99 USD/yr)
Operator / Owner
Chelsea Football Club Ltd (BlueCo)
Free Trial
No Standard Free Trial
Simultaneous Streams
1
Available Regions
Global
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The Verdict

CFC+ is the modern digital successor to Chelsea TV, housed directly inside the Chelsea Official App. At £14.99 for an entire year (roughly $19.99 USD internationally), it is one of the best-value club video memberships in the Premier League. While Premier League and UEFA broadcasting rules prevent CFC+ from showing live video of competitive men's first-team games, that £14.99 annual pass pays for itself in July by unlocking live summer pre-season tour friendlies. It also provides year-round live Under-21 and Under-18 Cobham Academy matches, full 90-minute first-team replays from midnight, and original documentaries. If you already hold a True Blue+ or Junior Blue club membership, CFC+ is included for free.

Best For

  • Chelsea supporters watching live summer pre-season friendlies without buying one-off PPV passes.
  • Fans who closely track Cobham talent in live Under-21 (PL2), Under-18, and FA Youth Cup matches.
  • Busy supporters catching full 90-minute Premier League and UEFA match replays the next morning.
  • Global Blues listening to free live matchday audio commentary inside the Chelsea Official App.
  • True Blue+ and Junior Blue club members activating their complimentary CFC+ subscription.

Pricing Reality

The Chelsea Official App is free for live matchday audio and short clips, while CFC+ costs £14.99/year ($19.99 USD/yr) for live Academy/pre-season video and full replays.

  • Chelsea Official App Free Tier (£0): Free account unlocks live matchday audio commentary for all first-team games, 2-minute highlights, and press conferences.
  • CFC+ Annual Subscription (£14.99/yr UK or ~$19.99/yr International): Full 12-month access to live pre-season friendlies, live U21/U18 Academy games, and full 90-minute match replays.
  • Single Pre-Season Match Passes (£4.99 - £5.99/game): Optional one-off pay-per-view passes for casual fans who only want a single summer tour friendly.
  • Free with True Blue+ & Junior Blue Memberships: Supporters who purchase a qualifying official Chelsea fan membership receive CFC+ at no extra charge.

In-Depth Platform Analysis & Coverage

Operated by Chelsea Football Club, CFC+ is the subscription video tier inside the Chelsea Official App and on chelseafc.com, replacing the old linear Chelsea TV satellite channel. Unlike rival Premier League clubs that charge £4.99 to £5.99 every single month for their digital video passes, Chelsea prices CFC+ at a flat £14.99 per year in the UK (roughly $19.99 USD abroad), working out to just £1.25 a month.

You must understand one strict rule: because live television rights for the Premier League, UEFA club competitions, the FA Cup, and the Carabao Cup are sold centrally to broadcasters like Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and NBC/Peacock, CFC+ cannot stream live video of competitive men's first-team fixtures anywhere in the world. During those games, the app provides free live audio commentary from the Stamford Bridge press box, followed by 2-minute highlights for free users and extended highlights plus full 90-minute match replays (uploaded from midnight UK time) for CFC+ subscribers.

CFC+ delivers genuine live video value across the rest of the club calendar. Every summer, it streams Chelsea's men's pre-season friendlies live. Throughout the season, it acts as the live broadcast home for Chelsea's Cobham Academy, streaming Under-21 Premier League 2 fixtures, Under-18 league games, FA Youth Cup ties, and select UEFA Youth League and Chelsea FC Women matches, alongside live open training sessions and behind-the-scenes documentaries.

What We Like (Pros)

  • Bargain £14.99/year (£1.25/month) price tag is significantly cheaper than rival Premier League club passes.
  • Pays for itself during summer pre-season tours compared to buying individual PPV match passes.
  • Excellent live coverage of Chelsea's Under-21 and Under-18 Academy teams at Cobham and Kingsmeadow.
  • Full 90-minute match replays and extended 20-minute highlights for every competitive first-team game.
  • Included at no extra cost for True Blue+ and Junior Blue official club members.

What to Consider (Cons)

  • Cannot stream live video of competitive Men's Premier League, UEFA, FA Cup, or Carabao Cup matches.
  • Some summer pre-season tour games in the US or abroad may face local host-broadcaster blackouts.
  • No native Smart TV app on Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, or Roku (requires Chromecast, AirPlay, or web browser).

Subscription Packages & Pricing

Free Live Matchday Audio, Short Highlights & Pressers
Chelsea Official App (Free Tier)
Free

Free registration inside the Chelsea Official App or chelseafc.com unlocking live radio commentary for every match, 2-minute highlights, and live press conferences.

  • Live matchday audio commentary for every first-team fixture
  • Free 2-minute match highlights shortly after the final whistle
  • Live manager press conferences from Cobham
  • Match Centre live stats, lineups & Play Predictor game
Free (Account Registration Required)
Live Pre-Season, Academy Streams & Full 90-Min Replays
CFC+ Annual Subscription
£14.99/yr

Full 12-month video membership (~$19.99 USD/yr internationally, or free with True Blue+/Junior Blue membership) unlocking live pre-season and Academy games plus full replays.

  • Live video of men's summer pre-season tour friendlies
  • Live Chelsea U21 (PL2), U18 & FA Youth Cup Academy matches
  • Full 90-minute first-team match replays (from midnight) & extended highlights
  • Live open training sessions & original Chelsea TV documentaries
  • Included free for True Blue+ & Junior Blue club members
Annual Subscription (12 Months — Works out to £1.25/mo)

Where CFC+ is Available

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Japan
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Supported Devices & Streaming Apps

Native applications and verified hardware compatibility for CFC+.

iOS (iPhone & iPad - Chelsea Official App)
Android Mobile & Tablet (Chelsea Official App)
Web Browser (chelseafc.com)
Chromecast
Apple AirPlay

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch live Premier League or UEFA matches on CFC+?

No. Due to central Premier League, UEFA, FA Cup, and EFL broadcasting contracts, no English club is permitted to stream live video of competitive men's first-team matches on its own app. Instead, the Chelsea Official App offers free live audio commentary during every game, while CFC+ subscribers get full 90-minute video replays and extended highlights starting around midnight UK time.

What live games are included in a £14.99/year CFC+ subscription?

CFC+ includes live video of Chelsea's men's first-team summer pre-season friendlies (subject to occasional local host broadcaster restrictions), live Chelsea Under-21 (Premier League 2) and Under-18 Academy matches, FA Youth Cup ties, selected Chelsea FC Women friendlies, and live open training sessions from Cobham.

Is CFC+ included with a Chelsea FC Official Membership?

Yes. If you hold a True Blue+ or Junior Blue official Chelsea club membership for the season, a full 12-month CFC+ subscription is included as part of your membership pack at no additional cost.

How can I watch CFC+ on my television?

While there is no native Chelsea app for Smart TV app stores, you can open a live stream or replay inside the Chelsea Official App on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device and cast it directly to your TV using Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast, or connect a laptop at chelseafc.com via HDMI.

Is the Chelsea Official App free to download?

Yes. Downloading the Chelsea Official App and creating a basic account is 100% free. Free users get live matchday audio commentary for every competitive game, 2-minute match highlights, live manager press conferences, and the interactive Play Predictor game.