The Premier League on Friday released the 2026/27 season fixture, ending an all summer wait by fans around the world.
The first round of games will spread over four days instead giving supporters more time to enjoy each match and build excitement slowly.
The early kick-off and opening match of the season will be Arsenal against Coventry City at home on Friday August 21. Arsenal will want to begin their title defence with a strong win, while Coventry hope to make a good impression in their first game back in the top flight.
On Saturday August 22, Hull City face Manchester United in the early kick-off. Later that same day, Everton take on Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town meet Sunderland, Nottingham Forest play Leeds United, and Brentford host Tottenham Hotspur.
Sunday August 23 brings more action with Brighton playing Aston Villa in the early kick-off, Manchester City welcoming Bournemouth to their home ground, and Newcastle United play Liverpool.
On Monday August 24, Fulham play Chelsea in a local derby to close out the first round.
Gameweek 1 (Opening Weekend)
| Date | Kickoff Time (UK) | Fixture | Venue |
| Friday, Aug 21 | 20:00 | Arsenal vs. Coventry City | Emirates Stadium |
| Saturday, Aug 22 | 12:30 | Hull City vs. Manchester United | MKM Stadium |
| 15:00 | Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland | Portman Road Stadium | |
| 15:00 | Everton vs. Crystal Palace | Hill Dickinson Stadium | |
| 15:00 | Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds United | City Ground | |
| 17:30 | Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur | Gtech Community Stadium | |
| Sunday, Aug 23 | 14:00 | Manchester City vs. AFC Bournemouth | Etihad Stadium |
| 14:00 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa | American Express Stadium | |
| 16:30 | Newcastle United vs. Liverpool | St. James’ Park | |
| Monday, Aug 24 | 20:00 | Fulham vs. Chelsea | Craven Cottage |
Gameweek 2
| Date | Kickoff Time (UK) | Fixture | Venue |
| Saturday, Aug 29 | 15:00 | Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion | Stamford Bridge |
| 15:00 | Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest | Anfield | |
| 15:00 | Tottenham Hotspur vs. Newcastle United | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | |
| 15:00 | Manchester United vs. Ipswich Town | Old Trafford | |
| 15:00 | Leeds United vs. Brentford | Elland Road | |
| 15:00 | Coventry City vs. Hull City | Coventry Building Society Arena | |
| 15:00 | Sunderland vs. Fulham | Stadium of Light | |
| 15:00 | Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City | Selhurst Park Stadium | |
| 15:00 | AFC Bournemouth vs. Everton | Vitality Stadium | |
| 15:00 | Aston Villa vs. Arsenal | Villa Park |
Key 2026/27 Derby & Blockbuster Match Dates
| Date | Event / Derby | Fixture |
| Sept 12, 2026 | Manchester Derby | Manchester United vs. Manchester City |
| Oct 17, 2026 | M23 Derby | Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Crystal Palace |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Merseyside Derby | Everton vs. Liverpool |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Title Clash | Arsenal vs. Manchester City |
| Dec 5, 2026 | North London Derby | Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Tyne-Wear Derby | Newcastle United vs. Sunderland |
