Which date hosted the final match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
24 August 2026
24 August 2026 hosted the final match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The closing fixture was Fulham versus Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August. Chelsea won 3–2, bringing the first round of ten matches to an end after fixtures on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The schedule stretched across four calendar days because the Premier League used a Friday opener and a Monday-night finale. This format gave broadcasters several standalone fixtures and allowed the opening round to build through the weekend.
The date can be confused with 23 August, when Newcastle United played Liverpool and Brighton hosted Aston Villa. Those were Sunday fixtures, not the final match. The Monday game between Fulham and Chelsea was the last opening-weekend contest.