Premier League Unveils 2026/27 Season Fixture Schedule

The Premier League announced the fixture schedule for the 2026/27 season, which will commence on August 21, 2026. The defending champions, Arsenal, will begin their campaign by hosting newly promoted Coventry City.

The schedule includes a total of 380 fixtures, with match times set at 15:00 UK time for weekend games and typically 20:00 for midweek matches, unless stated otherwise. The traditional curtain-raiser, the FA Community Shield, is scheduled for August 16, 2026, featuring Arsenal against FA Cup winners Manchester City.

The season will see nine Premier League teams participating in European competitions, which may affect the scheduling of matches throughout the season. Fixtures may also be adjusted depending on clubs' progress in the FA Cup, particularly in the later rounds.

Key matches include Fulham hosting Chelsea and Manchester City facing AFC Bournemouth, among others.