Antonio Conte's first League Cup game will be at Stamford Bridge against any of the victorious side from the Bristol derby.
The Blues exited last season's tournament as defending Champions from the 2014/2015 campaign following a 6:5 penalty shootout defeat to Stoke City after Remy had come on to pull the team level late on.
The tie to decide Chelsea's opponents will be played on the weekend of 22nd August with a date for the Chelsea game to be announced later.
Draw In Full
Meanwhile the League campaign get underway on Monday 15th August when we host West ham at Stamford Bridge.