Which date contained the Sunday matches of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
23 August 2026
The Sunday matches of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend were played on 23 August 2026.
The Sunday schedule included Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa, Manchester City versus AFC Bournemouth, and Newcastle United versus Liverpool. Those matches followed the Friday opener and the Saturday fixtures.
The date fell three days after the season began with Arsenal against Coventry City. The opening round therefore stretched beyond a conventional Saturday-and-Sunday schedule because the first fixture was placed on Friday and another match was later moved to Monday.
The date is distinct from 22 August, which hosted the main Saturday programme. It is also separate from 24 August, when Fulham and Chelsea completed the opening round at Craven Cottage.