When does the new Premier League season start? 2026/27 dates and first fixtures | OneFootball

The 2026 World Cup comes to a conclusion this weekend and many of us are already thinking about the new Premier League season.

Here's all the information you need for the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

When does the new Premier League season start?

Friday 21st August is the date for the diary, with a fascinating clash up first. ChampionsArsenal kickstart the 2026/27 Premier League season against newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates. For Frank Lampard's side, it's a return to the top tier for the first time in 25 years.

The season's traditional curtain-raiser, the FA Community Shield, will take place betweenManchester City and Arsenal at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday 16 August.

What are the Premier League's opening fixtures for 2026/27?

Friday 21 August 2026

20:00 Arsenal v Coventry City(Sky Sports)

Saturday 22 August

12:30Hull City v Manchester United (TNT Sports)

Everton v Crystal Palace

Ipswich Town v Sunderland

Nottingham Forest v Leeds United

17:30Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)

Sunday 23 August

14:00Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)

14:00 Manchester City v AFCBournemouth (Sky Sports)

16:30Newcastle United v Liverpool (Sky Sports)

Monday 24 August

20:00Fulham v Chelsea (Sky Sports)

When does the 2026/27 Premier League season end?

The final round of fixtures will take place on Sunday May 30th 2027. All fixtures will kick-off at the same time.