The 2026/27 Premier League fixture has been released with champions Arsenal hosting Coventry City in the opening match of the campaign on Friday, August 21.
Manchester United will travel to the MKM Stadium for a clash against newly promoted side, Hull City in the Saturday early kick-off on August 22.
Everton, Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest will host Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Leeds United respectively in the 3pm kick-off, while Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur will round off the day with a late kick-off at the G-tech Community Stadium.
The 2026/27 Premier League season will start with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on August 21.
Matchday 1 fixtures (all kickoff times ET):
Friday 21 August
15:00 Arsenal v Coventry City
Saturday 22 August
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Sunday will see Manchester City begin a post Pep Guardiola era as they host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
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Brighton and Aston Villa will slug it out on the opening weekend at the Amex Stadium after both sides sealed European spots last season.
Andoni Iraola will kickstart his Liverpool managerial stint with an away clash against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park while Chelsea will round off the opening fixtures with a matchup with fellow west-London side, Fulham, who will also start the new season with a new boss at the Craven Cottage.
