Three matches were scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off on Saturday 22 August 2026 during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend. They were Nottingham Forest v Leeds United, Everton v Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town v Sunderland.
The simultaneous afternoon slot reflected the traditional English football schedule. Unlike televised matches moved to early or late windows, these fixtures retained the standard 15:00 British local start.
The other Saturday matches were Hull City v Manchester United at 12:30 and Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur at 17:30. Counting those separately prevents the whole Saturday programme from being mistaken for a set of identical afternoon kick-offs.
The three-match total applies specifically to the published opening-weekend schedule. Kick-off times in the Premier League can change because of broadcasting, policing or cup-competition considerations.