Arsenal hosted the first 2026–27 Premier League match at Emirates Stadium.
The opening fixture at the stadium was Arsenal versus Coventry City on Friday, 21 August 2026. Arsenal won 3–0, beginning their title defence with a home victory and a clean sheet.
Emirates Stadium is Arsenal’s home ground in Holloway, north London. The venue replaced Highbury as the club’s home in 2006, although the Premier League fixture in question belongs specifically to the 2026–27 campaign.
Coventry City were the visiting side and one of the league’s newly promoted clubs. The wording “hosted” identifies the home team, so the answer is Arsenal rather than Coventry City, the opponent. This was also the first match of the entire Premier League season, not merely the first game played on a Saturday.