2026-27 Premier League opening-weekend fixtures, results, matchweek 1, Schedule, Scores, kick-off times.
The 2026/27 Premier League season will officially begin on Friday, 21 August 2026, with a blockbuster opening weekend featuring several exciting matchups.
Here is the complete Premier League Opening Day fixtures list for the 2026/27 season:
Opening Weekend HighlightsArsenal host Coventry City in the first match of the new season under the Friday night lights.
Manchester United face a tricky away trip to promoted side Hull City on Saturday lunchtime.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool serves as the standout fixture on Sunday evening.
The first West London Derby of the season takes place on Monday night as Fulham welcome Chelsea.
Four matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports across the opening weekend.
2026-27 Premier League opening-weekend fixtures in full: Matchweek 1 fixtures, Date, Kick-off times
(all times BST)
Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City – Friday, August 21st, kick off 20:00 – live on Sky Sports
Hull City 2-0 Manchester United – Saturday, August 22nd, kick-off 12.30
Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace – Saturday, August 22nd, kick-off 15:00
Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland – Saturday, August 22nd, kick-off 15:00
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds United – Saturday, August 22nd, kick-off 15:00
Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur – Saturday, August 22nd, kick-off 17:30 – live on Sky Sports
Brighton vs Aston Villa – Sunday, August 23rd, kick-off 14:00 – live on Sky Sports
Manchester City vs Bournemouth – Sunday, August 23rd, kick-off 14:00 – live on Sky Sports
Newcastle United vs Liverpool – Sunday, August 23rd, kick-off 16:30 – live on Sky Sports
Fulham vs Chelsea – Monday, August 24th, kick-off 20:00 – live on Sky Sports
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