Xabi Alonso aims to build on his encouraging start in the English Premier League this Sunday as Chelsea hosts Brighton, who hope to secure a fourth consecutive league win over the hosts.

The new manager era began with a hard-fought 3-2 victory in Monday's West London derby against Fulham. Chelsea then secured an EFL Cup triumph over League One side Luton, where veteran forward Danny Welbeck netted his opening goal for the team.

The visitors have also enjoyed a strong week, defeating Aston Villa 4-0 in their league opener last weekend. Brighton further advanced in the Europa Conference League with a solid 4-0 aggregate success against Norwegian opponents Tromso midweek.

Chelsea meets Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, Aug. 30, at Stamford Bridge in West London, with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. BST. This translates to a 9 a.m. ET or 6 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, plus an 11 p.m. AEST beginning in Australia.

How to watch Chelsea versus Brighton in the US without cable

The match at Stamford Bridge airs on the Peacock streaming service. Viewers need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus plan to catch the game live.

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Peacock provides two Premium options, and following recent price adjustments, the ad-supported plan is $13 monthly while the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $20 per month.

How to watch the Premier League 2026-27 from anywhere using a VPN

Travelers abroad who wish to follow all EPL matches can rely on a VPN to boost privacy and security during streams.

Virtual private networks secure your data and stop internet providers from slowing speeds, proving useful on public Wi-Fi while traveling for added device and account protection. VPNs remain legal in many nations including the US and Canada for valid uses like enhancing online safety.

Some platforms may limit VPN access to region-locked content. Review the service terms before using one for streaming to stay compliant.

When opting for a VPN, follow setup steps to connect safely under local laws and agreements. Certain services might detect and block VPNs, so confirm your subscription permits such use.

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Livestream Chelsea versus Brighton in the UK

This Sunday afternoon fixture streams exclusively on Sky Sports, which holds most broadcast rights this season. The network plans to air at least 215 matches, covering nearly all Sunday games through its multiview feature.

Subscribers with Sky Sports in their package can use the Sky Go app for streams, while others may create a Now account plus Now Sports membership. The game appears on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League channels.

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Sky's standalone service Now grants access to Sky Sports channels via a Now Sports membership. A single day costs £15, or monthly plans begin at £39 currently.

Livestream Chelsea versus Brighton in Canada

Canadians seeking live EPL coverage this season should subscribe to Fubo. The platform holds exclusive Premier League rights and broadcasts all 360 matches including this fixture.

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Fubo serves as the main destination for Canadian EPL viewers with rights to every match. The Sports Monthly plan starts at CA$27 for the first month then CA$31.50 monthly afterward. Upgrading to Sports Pro Monthly with DAZN access costs $55 per month after an initial $35 rate.

Livestream Chelsea versus Brighton in Australia

Stan Sport holds Australian rights for the EPL and streams all 380 matches live, including this encounter.

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Stan Sport requires AU$20 monthly on top of a Stan base plan starting at AU$10. The service currently offers a seven-day free trial.

A subscription unlocks Premier League, Champions League and Europa League coverage plus rugby internationals and Formula E.