Which stadium hosted Arsenal’s opening-match meeting with Coventry City in 2026–27?

Emirates Stadium hosted Arsenal’s opening-match meeting with Coventry City in the 2026–27 Premier League.

The match was scheduled for Friday 21 August 2026, making it the first fixture of the new campaign. Arsenal played at home because the fixture list sent Coventry to north London.

Emirates Stadium is Arsenal’s home ground in Holloway, London. The stadium opened in 2006, replacing Highbury as the club’s home venue. It has a listed capacity of 60,704 for the 2026–27 season.

Arsenal won the opening game 3–0. The result combined a home victory with a clean sheet and gave the defending champions an ideal start.