Chelsea have a busy pre-season schedule ahead of them as supporters get excited by the prospect of seeing Antonio Conte make his debut in the dugout.
The incoming Blues manager will begin work at Cobham on Monday after a sterling performance with Italy as he reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.
Italy were widely expected to struggle in France as experts agreed Conte was working with one of the least talented sides for generations at the tournament.
However, he exceed expectations and got Chelsea fans drooling at the prospect of seeing him prowling the touchline at Stamford Bridge next season.
Before then, the Blues have a series of friendlies to get them warmed up for the new Premier League season as they head for Austria and then tour the United States.
Chelsea are taking on some top opposition this summer and we’ve outlined their pre-season campaign so you won’t miss a minute of Conte’s first matches.
Here is all the information you need ahead of Conte's first pre-season tour as Chelsea boss...
Full pre-season fixtures list
Austria
Saturday 16th July – Rapid Vienna v Chelsea – Allianz Stadion – 5pm kick-off (UK time)
Wednesday 20th July – WAC RZ Pellets v Chelsea – Worthersee Stadion – 7pm kick-off (UK time)
USA (International Champions Cup)
Wednesday 27th July – Chelsea v Liverpool – Rose Bowl – 4am kick-off (UK time)
Saturday 30th July – Real Madrid v Chelsea – Michigan Stadium – 8pm kick-off (UK time)
Wednesday 3rd August – AC Milan v Chelsea – US Bank Stadium – 2am kick-off (UK time)
Which players will feature?
Anyone involved in the Euros or the Copa America will be given time to recover from their international exploits, and so are set to skip the friendlies in Austria.
However, the Blues will be taking their full first team squad on the US tour and fans will see the likes of Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and Willian in action as well as new £33 million striker Michy Batshuayi.
Can I watch the games on TV?
Matches will be shown exclusively live in the UK on Chelsea TV, with highlights being available to watch online.
We'll keep you updated of any major developments on GetWestLondon.
