Premier League has officially released the full fixture schedule for the 2026/27 season, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign featuring 20 clubs battling for glory across 380 matches played across 38 arounds .
The new season kicks off on Friday, August 21, with Arsenal welcoming newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates Stadium.
The opening weekend also features several encounters, including Newcastle United hosting Liverpool, Manchester City taking on AFC Bournemouth, and Manchester United beginning their campaign away at Hull City.
At the other end of the table, traditional giants Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are expected to challenge for European places and the coveted Premier League title.
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Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford, Fulham, Everton, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Bournemouth will also be aiming to exceed expectations and push up the standings.
The first Manchester derby arrives on September 12 when Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford.
October delivers another series of heavyweight clashes, including Liverpool against Manchester City meet at Anfield on October 10. Liverpool versus Arsenal on October 31 in a fixture that could have major implications in the title race and Chelsea and Manchester United will renew their rivalry on the same weekend, ensuring fans are treated to one of the most exciting months of the season.
As winter approaches, the fixture list becomes even more demanding. The festive period remains one of the busiest stretches in English football, with matches scheduled on Boxing Day, December 26, and again on December 30. Clubs will need deep squads to cope with the demanding schedule.
Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace on Boxing Day, while Newcastle United host Manchester City in one of the standout holiday fixtures.
The title race could reach boiling point in the new year. Arsenal face Manchester City on January 30, while Liverpool host Arsenal on February 6 in a match that may prove decisive. The return Manchester derby is scheduled for March 20 at the Etihad Stadium, potentially shaping the battle for both the championship and European places.
Liverpool and Manchester United will renew their historic rivalry on November 21 at Anfield before meeting again at Old Trafford on January 23.
The season’s final weeks are equally dramatic. Arsenal take on Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on May 1, while Manchester City host Liverpool on May 8 in another potential title decider.
The campaign concludes on Sunday, May 30, 2027, with all 10 matches kicking off simultaneously. Among the headline fixtures are Arsenal versus Brighton, Aston Villa against Tottenham, Liverpool hosting Bournemouth, and Sunderland welcoming Manchester City.
With newly promoted sides Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town and Sunderland will be eager to prove that they belong among English’s elite and established powers chasing silverware, the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Their survival battles could become one of the season’s most compelling storylines as they look to upset established Premier League clubs.
The festive period promises another demanding stretch, with fixtures scheduled on Boxing Day and throughout the New Year. Clubs will face quick turnarounds as they compete for points during one of the busiest periods of the football calendar.