Champions Arsenal will host promoted Coventry City on the opening night of the Premier League season after the full season schedule was revealed.
Mikel Arteta's side claimed a long-awaited title last year and will be seeking a strong start to their defence as they take on Frank Lampard's Coventry, back in the Premier League for the first time since suffering relegation in 2001. It is a demanding start for the Championship winners, who also face Manchester City in the opening weeks.
Fellow promoted clubs Ipswich and Hull begin with games against Sunderland and Manchester United respectively as they get ready for a return to the top flight. New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola meanwhile faces a relatively early reunion with Bournemouth, while Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea tenure with a short Monday night trip to Fulham – also set to be under new management after the departure of Marco Silva.
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Arsenal to begin title defence against promoted Coventry as Premier League fixtures revealed
Premier League fixtures: Every club’s opening game
Premier League fixtures release LIVE
- Premier League fixtures for 2026/27 season released
- Arsenal begin as defending champions after long-awaited title and host promoted Coventry on opening night
- Frank Lampard's Coventry also face early test against Manchester City in demanding start
- Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City among clubs under new management
- Andoni Iraola set for early reunion with Bournemouth
Premier League fixtures 2026/27: Arsenal’s fixtures for second half of season
10:53 , Alex PattleArsenal v Brentford
Hull City v Arsenal
Arsenal v Newcastle United
Manchester City v Arsenal
Arsenal v Liverpool
Ipswich Town v Arsenal
Arsenal v Fulham
Manchester United v Arsenal
Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Chelsea v Arsenal
Arsenal v Sunderland
Coventry City v Arsenal
Arsenal v Aston Villa
Bournemouth v Arsenal
Arsenal v Tottenham
Leeds United v Arsenal
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest
Everton v Arsenal
Arsenal v Brighton
Premier League fixtures 2026/27: Arsenal’s fixtures for first half of season
10:46 , Alex PattleArsenal v Coventry City
Aston Villa v Arsenal
Arsenal v Chelsea
Sunderland v Arsenal
Brighton v Arsenal
Arsenal v Leeds United
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Arsenal v Everton
Liverpool v Arsenal
Arsenal v Hull City
Newcastle United v Arsenal
Arsenal v Manchester City
Brentford v Arsenal
Tottenham v Arsenal
Arsenal v Bournemouth
Arsenal v Manchester United
Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Fulham v Arsenal
Arsenal v Ipswich Town
Five Premier League 2026/27 games that could decide the title race
10:35 , Harry Latham-CoyleAs a new Premier League season edges closer, with fixtures released on Friday, much attention will turn to the title race.
At the top of the table, Arsenal will aim to retain the title after ending a 22-year Premier League trophy drought, and they will face uncertain challenges from Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, given all three clubs will have new coaches at the helm.
In a post-Pep Guardiola era at Man City, it’s still unclear who will manage the team next term, while Andoni Iraola has replaced Arne Slot at Liverpool, and Xabi Alonso comes in for Liam Rosenior at Chelsea.
Here are five games that could be decisive:
Five Premier League games that could decide the 2026/27 title race
Premier League fixtures: Every club’s opening game
10:25 , Alex PattleHere is the full opening round schedule for the start of the Premier League season:
Premier League fixtures: Every club’s opening game
Arsenal to begin title defence against promoted Coventry as Premier League fixtures revealed
10:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleHere’s the full story on the fixtures for the new season.
Arsenal begin Premier League title defence against Coventry as fixtures revealed
An early reunion with Bournemouth for Andoni Iraola and Liverpool
10:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleAndoni Iraola faces an early reunion with Bournemouth – the new Liverpool manager will take on old friends on 19 September, while the two clubs also meet on the final day of the season (30 May).
Manchester City start life post-Pep against Bournemouth
10:05 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe post-Pep Guardiola at Manchester City begins with an away trip at Bournemouth on the first Sunday of the new Premier League season. We suspect it will be Enzo Maresca in charge – although that is still to be confirmed...
Promoted Hull and Ipswich learn opening games
10:02 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt is a tricky test against Manchester United first up for Hull on the opening Saturday of the season, with the returning Premier League club welcoming Michael Carrick’s men to the MKM Stadium after promotion via the play-offs.
Ipswich, meanwhile, take on Sunderland on the opening weekend.
Arsenal to host Coventry on opening night of new season
10:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleChampions Arsenal will kick off the new Premier League campaign with a meeting with promoted Coventry City as the season starts on Friday 21 August.
Fixtures on the way...
09:57 , Harry Latham-CoyleRight, here we go – the Premier League fixtures for the 2026/27 season are set to be released in the next few minutes. Who will Arsenal start their defence against?
Boxing Day fixtures back?
09:50 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt looks likely that there will be a fuller slate of Boxing Day fixtures to enjoy in 2026 after the Premier League faced criticism last season. The English top flight blamed Uefa’s squeezing of the calendar for a schedule that left only Manchester United and Newcastle in action on a traditional day of festive football – the schedule will be fully confirmed in the coming months but the Premier League have already suggested that with 26 December this year falling on a Saturday, fans can expect more games to enjoy.
Why Hull City could face points deduction in Premier League after promotion
09:40 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt’s an exciting day for Hull, but there is a bit of a worry at the club that a points deduction may be looming. Will Castle explains:
Why Hull City could face points deduction in Premier League after promotion
Premier League 2025/26 awards including best player, moment, signing and team of the season
09:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleWe’ll return to building up to the new season in a moment, but why not have one last look back at our awards for the last campaign?
Premier League 2025/26 awards including best player, moment and signing
Ipswich Town and Hull back in the Premier League
09:20 , Harry Latham-CoyleHull and particularly Ipswich haven’t had to wait quite as long for a return to the Premier League, but this will be an eagerly-anticipated day nonetheless after promotion from the Championship.
Team talks and psychometrics: How Frank Lampard led Coventry City back to the Premier League
09:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleFrank Lampard once occupied the role at Stamford Bridge, but it is at Coventry City that he has done outstanding work over the last couple of years. Lawrence Ostlere tells the tale.
Team talks and psychometrics: How Frank Lampard led Coventry to the Premier League
Xabi Alonso announced as new Chelsea manager after signing long-term deal
09:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleA former Liverpool player stepping into the manager’s role elsewhere is Xabi Alonso, whose appointment feels quite a coup for Chelsea.
Xabi Alonso announced as new Chelsea manager after signing long-term deal
Liverpool close in on Spain winger as first signing under Andoni Iraola
08:50 , Richard JollyLiverpool appear primed to make their first signing of the Andoni Iraola era.
Liverpool close in on Spain winger as first signing under Andoni Iraola
Why Liverpool have turned to Andoni Iraola to fix their biggest issue
08:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleAndoni Iraola is one of a number of new managers with a fresh look to the Premier League next season. How will the former Bournemouth boss get on at Anfield?
Why Liverpool have turned to Andoni Iraola to fix their biggest issue
Can Arsenal do what Liverpool couldn't?
08:35 , Harry Latham-CoyleArsenal will hope to make a better fist of defending their title than Liverpool did last season. Arne Slot’s side never really got going for a variety of reasons and some sad circumstances, as Richard Jolly wrote after the Dutchman’s sacking.
The harsh truth Liverpool must face after dramatic change of heart on Arne Slot
Arsenal are champions because they mastered the Premier League’s undeniable truth
08:25 , Harry Latham-CoyleHow did Arsenal win the Premier League? After their title was confirmed, Miguel Delaney explained the qualities that turned them into champions.
Arsenal are champions because they mastered the Premier League’s undeniable truth
Squad management likely to be key next season
08:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleWith nine English teams involved in European competition, squad management may be key in this Premier League campaign – particularly coming off of a World Cup that has placed further pressures on players.
Which teams are in the top flight next season?
08:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleHere are your top-flight 20 for the Premier League in 2026/27:
Arsenal
Aston Villa
Bournemouth
Brentford
Brighton
Chelsea
Coventry City
Crystal Palace
Everton
Fulham
Hull
Ipswich
Leeds
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester United
Newcastle United
Nottingham Forest
Sunderland
Tottenham
2026/27 Premier League season dates
07:55 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe season will start on 22 August 2026 and end on 30 May 2027. There will be 33 weekends of action and five midweek rounds of fixtures.
Premier League fixture release LIVE
Thursday 18 June 2026 13:32 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe 20 Premier League clubs are set to find out their fate this morning as the fixtures for the 2026/27 season are announced. At 10am BST, every game from every round featuring every team will be revealed at once – there will be plenty to sift through, so let’s get going....
