2026-27 Premier League opening fixtures: Manchester United have an easier start, while Liverpool and Manchester City face tougher challenges.
On 19 June 2026, the official 2026-27 Premier League opening fixtures were announced by the English Premier League as follows.
Friday night, 21 August 2026.
02:00 Arsenal vs. Coventry City.
Saturday, 22 August 2026.
18:30 Hull City vs. Manchester United.
21:00 Everton vs. Crystal Palace.
21:00 Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland.
21:00 Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds United.
23:30 Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur.
Sunday, 23 August 2026.
20:00 Brighton vs. Aston Villa.
20:00 Manchester City vs. Bournemouth.
22:30 Newcastle United vs. Liverpool.
Monday night, 24 August 2026.
02:00 Fulham vs. Chelsea.
Last season, Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years by accumulating 85 points, finishing 7 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. The three newly promoted teams are Coventry City, Ipswich Town, and Hull City.