Premier League Unveils 2026-27 Fixtures: Arsenal Kicks Off Against Coventry, Newcastle Faces Liverpool!

The highly anticipated full fixture list for the 2026-27 Premier League season has been released, providing fans with a comprehensive look at the upcoming campaign. While the kickoff times are only confirmed for August, all other fixtures remain subject to change due to television coverage and European competition schedules. The season promises excitement with reigning champions Arsenal beginning their title defense and several newly promoted teams entering the top flight.

Arsenal, fresh off ending a 22-year wait for the league title, will kick off their campaign on Friday, August 21, against newly-promoted Coventry City in north London. Their early season schedule includes a challenging second match week against Aston Villa, followed by a home game against Chelsea. This period echoes the previous season's demanding start for the Gunners, though they won't face Manchester City until the end of November this time. The first North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur is slated for early December away, with the return fixture at the Emirates on May 1.

Liverpool, under new manager Andoni Iraola, face a tough opening match at St James' Park against Newcastle United on August 23. Iraola will return to Bournemouth on September 19, and Liverpool will host The Cherries on the final day of the season. The iconic Merseyside derby will see Liverpool travel to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium towards the end of November, before hosting the return leg at Anfield on January 30. The first taste of the rivalry with Manchester United for Iraola will be in mid-November.

Chelsea, with new boss Xabi Alonso, start their season with a local derby against west London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage on August 24. Manchester City, following Pep Guardiola's departure, will play Marco Rose's Bournemouth at the Etihad in their first league match on August 23. Hull City, returning to the Premier League after winning the Championship playoff final, host Manchester United in their opener on August 22. Ipswich Town also make their top-flight return, hosting Sunderland on August 22. Tottenham Hotspur begin their season against Brentford in west London on August 22.

Key derbies throughout the season include the first Manchester derby on September 12 at the Etihad, with the return at Old Trafford towards the end of March. The season's schedule extends through May 2027. August fixtures with confirmed kickoff times include: August 21: Arsenal v Coventry City (8 p.m. UK / 3 p.m. ET); August 22: Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur (5:30 p.m. UK / 12:30 p.m. ET), Everton v Crystal Palace (3 p.m. UK / 10:00 a.m. ET), Hull City v Manchester United (12:30 a.m. UK / 7:30 a.m. ET), Ipswich Town v Sunderland (3 p.m. UK / 10:00 a.m. ET), Nottingham Forest v Leeds United (3 p.m. UK / 10:00 a.m. ET); August 23: Brighton and Hove Albion v Aston Villa (2:00 p.m. UK / 9:00 a.m. ET), Manchester City v Bournemouth (2:00 p.m. UK / 9:00 a.m. ET), Newcastle United v Liverpool (4:30 p.m. UK / 11:30 a.m. ET); August 24: Fulham v Chelsea (8 p.m. UK / 3 p.m. ET); August 29 features a full slate of ten matches, all scheduled for 3 p.m. UK / 10:00 a.m. ET. These include Bournemouth v Everton, Aston Villa v Arsenal, Chelsea v Brighton and Hove Albion, Coventry City v Hull City, Crystal Palace v Manchester City, Leeds United v Brentford, Liverpool v Nottingham Forest, Manchester United v Ipswich Town, Sunderland v Fulham, and Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United.

The comprehensive fixture list for the entire season, from September 2026 to May 2027, is also detailed, with games occurring regularly across various dates in September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, and May, culminating in the final day on May 30, 2027.