The 2026–27 Premier League fixtures, including the opening weekend schedule, were released on 19 June 2026.
The league published the fixture list at 10:00 BST. The announcement revealed that defending champions Arsenal would host promoted Coventry City in the season opener on Friday 21 August, while the complete first match round ran through Monday 24 August.
Fixture release dates are not the same as match dates. The list was announced in June, but the opening games were played in August after the summer break and the 2026 World Cup. Individual kick-off times and broadcast selections can also be amended later.
The date is especially useful because the 2026–27 schedule was released before the season began and was shaped by the unusual international calendar. The Premier League also noted that the season would include 33 weekend rounds and five midweek rounds.