Arsenal’s 3–0 victory over Coventry City in the 2026–27 Premier League opener was played at Emirates Stadium.
The match took place in north London on 21 August 2026, beginning the new Premier League season. Arsenal were the defending champions, while Coventry City had returned to the top flight after a long absence. Arsenal won through goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard.
Emirates Stadium has been Arsenal’s home since 2006, when the club moved from Highbury. It is located in Holloway, north London, and has a capacity of more than 60,000 for football matches.
A common mix-up is to associate Arsenal’s opening fixtures with Highbury, the club’s former home, or with Wembley Stadium, which has hosted major finals and England matches. The 2026–27 opener was specifically staged at Arsenal’s own Emirates Stadium.