In the 2026–27 Premier League opening match, which team did Arsenal play at home?

Arsenal played Coventry City at home in the opening match of the 2026–27 Premier League season.

The fixture took place at Emirates Stadium on Friday, 21 August 2026. Arsenal entered the campaign as defending champions, while Coventry City were newly promoted to the Premier League after returning to England’s top division following a 25-year absence.

Arsenal won the match 3–0, giving the defending champions a strong start. The fixture was scheduled for 20:00 BST and was selected as the season’s opening game. It was also Coventry’s first Premier League match since their previous top-flight spell ended.

The match was part of a delayed opening schedule: the 2026–27 season began one week later than usual because the 2026 FIFA World Cup was held during the summer. The opening weekend then continued with nine further fixtures from Saturday through Monday.