2026/27 EPL Fixtures Released:
• Arsenal defend their Premier League title at home to newly promoted Coventry on Friday, 21 August 2026.
• Manchester United travel to Hull City on Saturday, 22 August under new full-season manager Michael Carrick.
• Liverpool face Newcastle United away on Sunday, 23 August in Andoni Iraola’s first league match as manager.
• Chelsea begin the Xabi Alonso era away at Fulham on Monday, 24 August.
The 2026/27 Premier League fixtures have been confirmed, with Arsenal kicking off their title defence at the Emirates Stadium against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, 21 August 2026 — the Sky Blues’ first top-flight match in 25 years against the Gunners, who were guided to their first Premier League crown since 2004 by Mikel Arteta. Following an expanded 48-team World Cup, the Premier League starts one week later than usual, providing 33 clear days from the tournament final on 19 July.
New managers for 2026/27
| Club | Manager 2026/27 | Note |
| Arsenal | Mikel Arteta | Defending champions |
| Manchester United | Michael Carrick | First full season in charge; United finished 3rd in 2025/26 |
| Manchester City | TBC | Post-Guardiola era begins |
| Liverpool | Andoni Iraola | Replaced Arne Slot (sacked); previously managed Bournemouth |
| Chelsea | Xabi Alonso | New appointment |
| Bournemouth | Marco Rose | New appointment |
| Fulham | TBC | Vacancy after Marco Silva’s departure |
Key talking points
Manchester derby: 13 September 2026
The first Manchester derby of the post-Guardiola era is scheduled for the weekend of 13 September 2026, with Manchester United hosting Manchester City at Old Trafford. Carrick will be eager to claim local bragging rights before United’s highly anticipated trip to Liverpool on 21 November.
North London derby: 5 December 2026
The first North London derby of the 2026/27 campaign sees Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 5 December 2026. Spurs head into the showdown with plenty to prove after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The return fixture at the Emirates is scheduled for Saturday, 1 May 2027.
Manchester United vs Liverpool: 21 November 2026
After facing City (13 September) and Arsenal (31 October), United travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on Saturday, 21 November 2026. United head into the fixture with confidence having completed a rare league double over Liverpool in 2025/26. Liverpool make the return trip to Old Trafford on 23 January 2027.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: 5 September 2026
An early title test arrives on Saturday, 5 September 2026, when Arsenal host Chelsea in a blockbuster London derby. Arsenal took four points from Chelsea last season, including a dramatic 2-1 home win. Chelsea, now under Xabi Alonso, will look to signal title-contending intent from the first major fixture.
Other notable early-season dates
• Man City vs Arsenal: 19 September 2026 (title showdown, pre-Community Shield meeting)
• Everton vs Liverpool: 19 September 2026 — first Merseyside derby at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium
• Chelsea vs Tottenham: 24 October 2026 — London derby at Stamford Bridge
Season structure
The 2026/27 season consists of 33 weekends and five midweek match rounds. There will be at least a 60-hour break between fixtures over the Christmas and New Year period, a fuller Boxing Day slate, and the final day of the season on 30 May 2027 (Arsenal at home to Brighton, City at Sunderland, Liverpool hosting Bournemouth).
Matchweek 1 — 21 to 24 August 2026 (all times BST)
| Friday 21 August | Venue | BST |
| Arsenal vs Coventry City | Emirates Stadium | 22:00 |
| Saturday 22 August | Venue | BST |
| Hull City vs Manchester United | MKM Stadium | 14:30 |
| Ipswich Town vs Sunderland | Portman Road | 17:00 |
| Everton vs Crystal Palace | Goodison Park | 17:00 |
| Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United | City Ground | 17:00 |
| Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur | Gtech Community Stadium | 19:30 |
| Sunday 23 August | Venue | BST |
| Brighton vs Aston Villa | Amex Stadium | 16:00 |
| Manchester City vs Bournemouth | Etihad Stadium | 16:00 |
| Newcastle United vs Liverpool | St James’ Park | 18:30 |
| Monday 24 August | Venue | BST |
| Fulham vs Chelsea | Craven Cottage | 22:00 |
