EPL 2026/27 Opening Day Fixtures Released – Full List

On Friday, the Premier League released the fixture list for the 2026/2027 season.

Arsenal, the reigning champions, will start their title defence at home against newly promoted Coventry City, managed by Frank Lampard.

Manchester City, who finished second, will host Bournemouth, who ended their title challenge last season.

Manchester United will travel to face newly promoted Hull City, while Chelsea will host Fulham in a West London derby.

The season will begin on 22 August 2026.

The campaign will feature 33 weekends and five midweek 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