The Premier League have confirmed that six of its teams will face-off in this summer's 'Premier League Summer Series'. The pre-season tournament will take place in July with matches and events taking part in five major East Coast cities.
The tournament will be the first time the Premier League has hosted a pre-season tournament in the United States. Chelsea will be joined by Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham and Newcastle. The nine matches will be played between Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 30 in Atlanta (Georgia), Harrison (New Jersey), Orlando (Florida), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) and Landover (Maryland).
The Blues will Brighton at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Todd Boehly's side will also face Newcastle at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 26 and Fulham at the FedExField, Landover, Maryland on July 30.