The 2026/27 Premier League season will kick off with a bang as newly promoted Coventry City travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in the season’s first fixture. Hull City, another promoted side, will face a stern test against Manchester United, while Everton welcomes Crystal Palace to Goodison Park. Ipswich Town, fresh from promotion, will make the trip to Sunderland in their return to top-flight football.

Sunday’s opener sees Brighton take on Aston Villa, with Maxime De Cuyper likely to feature for the Seagulls. Villa come off the back of their Europa League triumph, led by Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana. Manchester City, still searching for a permanent successor to Pep Guardiola, begin their campaign against Bournemouth. Newcastle United will host Liverpool in a high-stakes early encounter.

Monday’s slate concludes with the London derby between Fulham and Chelsea, setting the tone for the new season.

Key fixtures quickly emerge after the opening weekend. Arsenal and Chelsea renew their fierce rivalry on 5 September, while the Manchester derby between United and City is scheduled for the following week. Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United follows on 21 November, before Arsenal host Manchester City at the Emirates on 28 November.