BREAKING: EPL: 2026/2027 opening day fixtures released [Full list]

The Premier League released the fixture list for the 2026/2027 season on Friday, outlining key matchups for the opening weekend.

Defending champions Arsenal will kick off their title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry City, led by head coach Frank Lampard.

Manchester City, who finished second last season, will welcome Bournemouth, while Manchester United is set to face Hull City, also newly promoted. Chelsea will square off against Fulham in a West London derby.

The new season is scheduled to begin on August 22, 2026, and will span 33 weekends, including five midweek match rounds.

Opening Day Fixtures:

• Arsenal vs. Coventry City – Friday, August 21, 8 p.m.
• Hull City vs. Manchester United – Saturday, August 22, 12:30 p.m.
• Everton vs. Crystal Palace – Saturday, August 22, 3 p.m.
• Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland – Saturday, August 22, 3 p.m.
• Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds United – Saturday, August 22, 3 p.m.
• Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur – Saturday, August 22, 5:30 p.m.
• Brighton vs. Aston Villa – Sunday, August 23, 2 p.m.
• Manchester City vs. Bournemouth – Sunday, August 23, 2 p.m.
• Newcastle United vs. Liverpool – Sunday, August 23, 4:30 p.m.
• Fulham vs. Chelsea – Monday, August 24, 8 p.m.

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