Premier League 2026-27 Season Fixtures Announced

Opening Weekend Matches

The schedule for the 2026-27 Premier League season was revealed on Friday. Defending champions Arsenal will kick off their campaign against newly-promoted Coventry City, who are returning to the league after a 25-year absence, on August 21 at the Emirates Stadium.

On August 22, Hull City, another team newly promoted to the Premier League, will face last season's third-place team, Manchester United, at the MKM Stadium. Ipswich Town, which also gained promotion by finishing as runners-up in the Championship, will take on Sunderland at Portman Road Stadium.

Key Rivalry Matches

The season will feature significant rivalries, including a match between West London rivals Chelsea and Fulham at Craven Cottage on August 24.

The highly anticipated 'Manchester Derby' will take place at Old Trafford on September 12, while the historic clash between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is scheduled for December 5 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The return fixture of the 'Manchester Derby' will occur at Etihad Stadium on March 20 next year, and the Arsenal versus Tottenham match at Emirates Stadium will be held on May 1 next year.

Final Match Day Highlights

The season's concluding match day is set for May 30, featuring top teams like Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, which they secured after a 22-year wait, against some of the finest teams in English football.

On the final day, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea will play at home, providing their fans with a chance to celebrate if they can clinch the Premier League title.