The Premier League published the 2026–27 opening-weekend fixtures on 19 June 2026.
The fixture release announced the complete schedule for the new season, including the opening match between Arsenal and Coventry City on 21 August. The Premier League published the information at 10:00 BST.
The release also confirmed the rest of Matchweek 1: Hull City versus Manchester United, Ipswich Town versus Sunderland, Everton versus Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest versus Leeds United, Brentford versus Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City versus Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa, Newcastle United versus Liverpool, and Fulham versus Chelsea.
Fixture-release day is an important date for supporters because it reveals the order of all 380 league matches. It does not necessarily guarantee that every listed kick-off time will remain unchanged, since television selections, European matches and other football events can lead to later adjustments.
The opening round was scheduled for 21–24 August, with the full season due to finish on 30 May 2027.