EPL announces opening day fixtures for 2026/27 season [Full List]

The Premier League on Friday, announced the fixture list for the 2026/2027 season.

Current champions Arsenal will defend their title at home against newly promoted Coventry City, coached by Frank Lampard.

Manchester City, who finished behind Arsenal, will face Bournemouth in their opening fixture.

Manchester United are away at newly promoted Hull City and Chelsea take on Fulham in a West London Derby.

The new Premier League season will kick off August 22, 2026.

The 2026/27 season will consist of 33 weekends and five midweek match rounds.

OPENING DAY FIXTURES:

Arsenal vs Coventry City – Friday, August 21, kick-off 8pm

Hull City vs Manchester United – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 12.30pm

Everton vs Crystal Palace – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm

Ipswich Town vs Sunderland – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm

Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 5.30pm

Brighton vs Aston Villa – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 2pm

Manchester City vs Bournemouth – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 2pm

Newcastle United vs Liverpool – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 4.30pm

Fulham vs Chelsea – Monday, August 24, kick-off 8pm