The final Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea on May 25, 2025, will be a crucial battle for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Nottingham currently sits seventh with 65 points after 37 games, just one point behind Chelsea, who hold fifth place. The team that finishes fifth secures a direct spot in the Champions League, making this match decisive for both clubs.
Nottingham’s recent form has been inconsistent with only one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. Chelsea has shown more stability, losing only once in their last seven games and winning the rest. This difference in form could play a key role in the outcome.
The match will take place at Nottingham’s City Ground, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 Central European Time. Fans across the globe can watch the game live at different local times, such as 07:00 in Los Angeles, 10:00 in New York and Toronto, 16:00 in London, and 18:00 in Cape Town.
Broadcast options vary by country. In the United Kingdom, the match will be shown on TNT. In the United States, viewers can watch on NBC Sports, fuboTV, Telemundo Deportes, and Universo. Australia’s Optus Sport holds the rights there, while Canada’s fuboTV Canada will air the game. In Africa, SuperSport and DStv Now provide coverage across multiple countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. Asian viewers can tune in via Hotstar VIP and JioTV in India or iQiyi and Migu in China.
The importance of the match means it is expected to be a close and intense contest. Nottingham will seek to capitalize on home advantage to climb into Champions League qualification, while Chelsea aims to maintain their spot by securing a win. Both teams have much to play for in this season finale.
