FULL LIST: Premier League fixtures for the 2026/27 season

The Premier League has unveiled the complete fixture list for the 2026/27 season, confirming that defending champions Arsenal will launch their title defence against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday.

The season opener at the Emirates Stadium will kick off at 8 pm (UK time) and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, setting the stage for another 380-match campaign featuring returning clubs, major rivalries and a packed calendar.

The opening round of matches for the Premier League fixtures will be played from Friday, August 21 to Monday, August 24, with six games selected for live television coverage.

Arsenal begin the new campaign against Championship winners Coventry City on Friday night, while Hull City mark their return to the Premier League with a home clash against Manchester United on Saturday.

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Other Saturday fixtures include Everton against Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town hosting Sunderland and Nottingham Forest welcoming Leeds United. Brentford round off the day’s televised action with a home fixture against Tottenham Hotspur.

Sunday’s schedule features Brighton & Hove Albion against Aston Villa and Manchester City opening life after Pep Guardiola with a home meeting against Bournemouth.

One of the biggest fixtures of the opening weekend will see Newcastle United host Liverpool before Fulham entertain Chelsea on Monday night.

Here are the Premier League fixtures;

Friday 21 August 2026

20:00 Arsenal v Coventry City (Sky Sports)

Saturday 22 August

12:30 Hull City v Manchester United (TNT Sports)

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