When is Arsenal vs Chelsea? Date, time of 2024 Premier League London derby moved due to FA Cup quarterfinals

Arsenal matches against Chelsea are typically fierce local derbies, but the 2023/24 Premier League game at Emirates Stadium will likely have extra meaning given the Gunners' title hopes.

Mikel Arteta's side found themselves top of the table after matchday 28, their dramatic win over Brentford coming a day before title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City played out a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

They were due to host Chelsea in north London on March 16. The reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge last October saw Arsenal recover from two goals down to draw 2-2, so there are high hopes that this latest matchup could provide plenty of drama.

However, the game has been postponed due to the FA Cup quarterfinals taking place over the same weekend. The Sporting News has the latest on when the match will now be played.

How Arsenal's schedule looks in the Premier League three-way title race

Arsenal vs. Chelsea was set to be held on Saturday, March 16, at 12:30 p.m. local time (8:30 a.m. ET). However, the game was moved due to the FA Cup quarterfinals taking place over the same weekend.

The Premier League has not yet confirmed when the rearranged match will be held. There are possibly midweek dates in April, however the weeks beginning April 8 and April 15 will be unavailable if Arsenal overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Porto and reach the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

The following midweek of the w/c April 22 appears to be the most likely slot for the fixture. If Arsenal's Champions League run continues until the semifinal stage then the only remaining alternative slot for the Chelsea game would be the w/c May 13 — the final week of the Premier League season. 

The game was moved because of the FA Cup quarterfinals, which are being