The fixture list for the 2026/27 Premier League season was officially unveiled on Friday, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated campaign. Defending champions Arsenal are scheduled to kick off their title defense with a home match against newly-promoted Coventry City, marking a notable start to the new season.
Opening Weekend Set to Impress Fans
The Premier League’s opening round will take place from Friday, August 21, through Monday, August 24, featuring several compelling fixtures. The curtain-raiser on Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET sees Arsenal host Coventry City, a match that promises excitement as the champions face fresh challengers from the Championship.
Saturday’s schedule is packed with a variety of contests beginning early at 7:30 a.m. ET with Hull City welcoming Manchester United. Following that, a trio of 10:00 a.m. ET matches includes Everton vs Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town vs Sunderland, and Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United. The day concludes with a 12:30 p.m. ET showdown featuring Brentford against Tottenham Hotspur.
Sunday’s fixtures kick off at 9:00 a.m. ET with simultaneous matches: Brighton & Hove Albion take on Aston Villa, while Manchester City host AFC Bournemouth. Later at 11:30 a.m. ET, a high-profile clash between Newcastle United and Liverpool rounds off the day’s action.
The opening weekend wraps up on Monday, August 24, at 3:00 p.m. ET with Fulham facing off against Chelsea, providing a fitting finale to the first round of matches.
Fans eager to explore the full schedule can access every fixture for the upcoming season directly on the Premier League’s official website, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all matchups as the 2026/27 campaign unfolds.