Arsenal F.C. will launch their Premier League title defense at home against Frank Lampard’s newly promoted Coventry City.
The matchup serves as the curtain-raiser for the 2026/2027 season, which was officially unveiled on Friday morning.
Meanwhile, runners-up Manchester City will kick off their campaign by hosting Bournemouth—the team that officially dashed their championship hopes late last season.
Manchester United are away at newly promoted Hull City and Chelsea take on Fulham in a West London Derby.
The new Premier League season will kick off August 22, 2026.
The 2026/27 season will consist of 33 weekends and five midweek match 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
