Chelsea's clash with Brighton should be a highlight of the Premier League weekend, but fans in the UK will need to be at Stamford Bridge to catch the action live. Both teams have had promising starts to the season, sitting fifth and seventh respectively ahead of today's 3pm kick-off.
Under the guidance of new manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea are showing signs of improvement, boasting three wins and only one defeat so far. Their impressive 3-0 victory over West Ham last weekend has sparked hopes that the Blues could be contenders for the Champions League spots after a period of significant underachievement.
Brighton, now managed by young German boss Fabian Hurzeler, have also started well. Their trip to west London will be a good test of their potential as they aim to secure a place back in European football. Here's all you need to know about following the big game...
Why isn't Chelsea vs Brighton on TV in the UK?The simple answer is that it wasn't chosen by broadcasters Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Instead, TNT opted for Newcastle vs Manchester City in their Saturday 12.30pm slot, while Sky will be airing Wolves vs Liverpool at 5.30pm.
Sky's Super Sunday line-up is Ipswich vs Aston Villa (2pm) and Manchester United vs Tottenham (4.30pm).
With the match kicking off at 3pm, it falls within the traditional Saturday blackout period in English football that runs from 2.45pm to 5.15pm. This longstanding rule strictly prohibits any live broadcast of 3pm games in the UK.
In recent times, there has been growing demand for the historic rule to be scrapped. The Premier League say the rule exists to "protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid". Any changes to this rule would require consultation with the EFL.
Where can I watch Chelsea vs Brighton?While the game won't be broadcast live in the UK, key moments will be available to watch on the Sky Sports app shortly after the final whistle. Highlights of the game will also feature on Match of the Day, which is set to start at 10.30pm on Saturday.
There will be regular updates on BBC Radio Five Live as their main commentary game will be Arsenal vs Leicester.
For those outside the UK, the match can be viewed via local Premier League TV rights holders. For instance, in the United States, the game will be aired on Peacock at 10am (EST).
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