It is now official. While much of the football world is focused on North America and the ongoing World Cup, the Premier League has confirmed its 2026-2027 fixture list. The new English top-flight season will begin on Friday, August 21st 2026, and run until Sunday, May 30th 2027.
- 2026/27 Premier League: Key dates
- The Premier League matches you can’t miss
- The 20 clubs in the EPL
- 2026-2027 Premier League FAQ
For supporters planning to attend a Premier League match this season, the release of the calendar is the perfect moment to start organising a football trip to England. From the opening weekend to Boxing Day, from the great derbies to the final-day drama, the 2026-2027 campaign already promises another thrilling chapter in English football
Premier League 2026/27: Key Dates
Opening matchday: from Friday, August 21st to Monday, August 24th, 2026
Final matchday: Sunday, May 30th, 2027
Boxing Day: Saturday, December 26th, 2026, as part of matchday 17
Autumn international break: after the weekend of Saturday, September 19th, 2026, with league action returning on Saturday, October 10th, 2026
November international break: after the matches of Saturday, November 7th, 2026, with the league resuming on Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Spring international break: after the weekend of Saturday, March 20th, 2027, with Premier League football returning on Saturday, April 10th, 2027
Opening Weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League Season
The first round of the new Premier League season will be played between Friday, August 21st and Monday, August 24th, 2026. Reigning champions Arsenal will have the honour of opening the campaign at the Emirates Stadium against newly promoted Coventry City.
Manchester City will begin at home to Bournemouth, while Manchester United face an away trip to promoted Hull City. It is an opening weekend full of storylines: the champions back on stage, the newly promoted sides testing themselves immediately, and the usual early-season uncertainty that makes the Premier League so fascinating.
| Matchday 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 21 August | |||
| Arsenal | 20:00 | Coventry | info |
| Saturday 22 August | |||
| Hull City AFC | 12:30 | Manchester Utd | info |
| Ipswich | 15:00 | Sunderland | info |
| Everton | 15:00 | Crystal Palace | info |
| Nottingham | 15:00 | Leeds United | info |
| Brentford | 17:30 | Tottenham | info |
| Sunday 23 August | |||
| Manchester City | 14:00 | Bournemouth | info |
| Brighton | 14:00 | Aston Villa | info |
| Newcastle | 16:30 | Liverpool | info |
| Monday 24 August | |||
| Fulham | 20:00 | Chelsea | info |
Boxing Day: A Classic English Football Tradition
The Premier League would not feel quite the same without Boxing Day football. The day after Christmas remains one of the most iconic moments of the English football calendar, offering supporters packed stadiums, festive atmospheres and a full round of fixtures.
On Saturday, December 26th, 2026, the Premier League will once again deliver a complete Boxing Day schedule. Newcastle United vs Manchester City stands out as one of the biggest matches of the day. Arsenal will travel across London to face Crystal Palace, while Liverpool visit newly promoted Hull City.
For travelling fans, Boxing Day is one of the best times of the season to experience English football at its most traditional: cold weather, full stands, intense fixtures and a unique holiday atmosphere.
International Breaks
One of the major features of the 2026-2027 Premier League calendar is the longer autumn break. After the round of fixtures scheduled around Saturday, September 19th, 2026, the league will pause until Saturday, October 10th, 2026.
A second international break will follow in November. Premier League football will stop after the matches of Saturday, November 7th, 2026, and resume on Saturday, November 21st, 2026.
The final major interruption of the season will come in the spring. After the weekend of Saturday, March 20th, 2027, the league will pause again before returning on Saturday, April 10th, 2027. These breaks could play an important role in the rhythm of the campaign, especially for clubs competing in Europe and those with large groups of international players.
Final Matchday of the 2026-2027 Premier League Season
The 38th and final matchday will take place on Sunday, May 30th, 2027. As tradition demands, all matches will be played at the same time.
Arsenal will finish their season at home against Brighton & Hove Albion. Liverpool will host Bournemouth, Manchester United will welcome Fulham to Old Trafford, and Manchester City will travel to Sunderland. Depending on how the season unfolds, the final day could carry major consequences in the title race, the battle for Champions League qualification and the fight to avoid relegation.
| Matchday 38 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 30 May | |||
| Manchester Utd | --:-- | Fulham | info |
| Liverpool | --:-- | Bournemouth | info |
| Sunderland | --:-- | Manchester City | info |
| Coventry | --:-- | Nottingham | info |
| Arsenal | --:-- | Brighton | info |
| Aston Villa | --:-- | Tottenham | info |
| Crystal Palace | --:-- | Leeds United | info |
| Hull City AFC | --:-- | Newcastle | info |
| Chelsea | --:-- | Brentford | info |
| Ipswich | --:-- | Everton | info |
Matches not to be missed
The Manchester derbies
The rivalry between Manchester United and Manchester City has grown even sharper in recent years, particularly because of City’s dominance and trophy haul. United will host City at Old Trafford on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, with the return match scheduled at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, March 20th, 2027.
| Matchday 4, Sunday 13 September | |||
| Manchester Utd | 16:30 | Manchester City | info |
| Matchday 30, Saturday 20 March | |||
| Manchester City | --:-- | Manchester Utd | info |
Merseyside derbies
The Merseyside derby remains one of the most historic rivalries in English football. Everton will host Liverpool on Saturday, November 28th, 2026, before the return match takes place at Anfield on Saturday, January 30th, 2027.
Red or blue, Anfield or Goodison, this is a fixture built on history, tension and emotion. Even when the two clubs are fighting for different objectives, the derby always carries its own special pressure.
| Matchday 12, Saturday 28 November | |||
| Everton | --:-- | Liverpool | info |
| Matchday 23, Saturday 30 January | |||
| Liverpool | --:-- | Everton | info |
The North-West derbies
The rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester’s two biggest clubs gives the Premier League several of its most intense fixtures. These are not just matches between major teams; they are meetings shaped by geography, history, industry, culture and decades of footballing pride.
Liverpool – Manchester United
Liverpool against Manchester United is one of the great classics of English football. The rivalry goes back more than a century and stretches far beyond the pitch. It is about two cities, two football institutions and two of the most decorated clubs in the country.
Their meetings this season will once again be among the most anticipated fixtures of the campaign. For many supporters, these are the first dates to circle on the calendar.
| Matchday 11, Saturday 21 November | |||
| Liverpool | --:-- | Manchester Utd | info |
| Matchday 22, Saturday 23 January | |||
| Manchester Utd | --:-- | Liverpool | info |
Manchester City – Liverpool
Over the last decade, Manchester City vs Liverpool has become one of the Premier League’s defining modern rivalries. Their domestic and European success has turned this fixture into a high-level tactical and emotional battle.
Both matches could have a major impact on the final table. When City and Liverpool meet, the result often says a great deal about the direction of the title race.
| Matchday 6, Saturday 10 October | |||
| Liverpool | --:-- | Manchester City | info |
| Matchday 35, Saturday 8 May | |||
| Manchester City | --:-- | Liverpool | info |
London derbies
London will once again be one of the main theatres of the Premier League season. With six capital clubs in the division, the calendar will feature no fewer than 30 London derbies.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham will be expected to lead the battle for London supremacy, but Crystal Palace, Fulham and Brentford will all be eager to disrupt the hierarchy. These matches often bring a different kind of intensity: local pride, away-end noise and the pressure of bragging rights across the capital.
Arsenal – Chelsea
The London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea arrives early in the season, with the first meeting scheduled at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. The return match will be played at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, March 13th, 2027.
This fixture has become one of the capital’s marquee matches and it could prove important in the race for the top four.
| Matchday 3, Sunday 6 September | |||
| Arsenal | 16:30 | Chelsea | info |
| Matchday 29, Saturday 13 March | |||
| Chelsea | --:-- | Arsenal | info |
The North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham
Since the Gunners moved from Woolwich (South East London) in 1913 to the Highbury district, there has been a fierce rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham. The matches between the two teams are often marked by high intensity on the pitch and fantastic atmospheres in the stands. The first act will be as early as mid-September, with the Gunners’ trip to Tottenham Stadium.
| Matchday 14, Saturday 5 December | |||
| Tottenham | --:-- | Arsenal | info |
| Matchday 34, Saturday 1 May | |||
| Arsenal | --:-- | Tottenham | info |
Chelsea – Tottenham
Chelsea vs Tottenham is another London derby not to miss. The Blues will host Spurs on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, before the return fixture takes place at Tottenham on Saturday, May 8th, 2027.
That second meeting, so late in the season, could feel like a final if both clubs are still fighting for European qualification. With the atmosphere, the rivalry and the timing, it has all the ingredients of a major Premier League moment.
| Matchday 8, Saturday 24 October | |||
| Chelsea | --:-- | Tottenham | info |
| Matchday 35, Saturday 8 May | |||
| Tottenham | --:-- | Chelsea | info |
The 20 Premier League clubs this season
Reigning champions Arsenal will start as one of the favourites, but retaining the Premier League is one of the hardest challenges in European football.
Manchester City, runners-up last season, will be determined to reclaim the crown. Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa will also look to challenge near the top, while Chelsea, still in a cycle of rebuilding, will hope to return to the elite conversation.
Newcastle, Brighton and Tottenham could all play the role of dangerous outsiders. Further down the table, clubs such as Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace will aim to stay clear of danger, while promoted sides Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town will need to fight hard to secure their place in the top flight.
Reigning champions: Arsenal
Qualified for the Champions League: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool
Qualified for the Europa League: Bournemouth and Sunderland
Qualified for the Conference League: Brighton
Promoted clubs: Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town
Premier League 2026-2027 FAQ
The 2026-2027 Premier League season will begin on Friday, August 21st, 2026, with Arsenal vs Coventry City. The opening round will then continue across Saturday, August 22nd, Sunday, August 23rd and Monday, August 24th, 2026.
The final matchday will take place on Sunday, May 30th, 2027. All ten matches will be played at the same time, in keeping with Premier League tradition.
The season begins later to take account of the 2026 World Cup. The adjusted calendar gives players a longer recovery period between the end of the tournament and the start of the domestic season.
Boxing Day will include several attractive fixtures, including Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United vs Manchester City, Hull City vs Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth. The full round will be played on Saturday, December 26th, 2026.
The first Manchester derby will take place on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, at Old Trafford. The return fixture will be played on Saturday, March 20th, 2027, at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool will host Manchester United at Anfield on Saturday, November 21st, 2026. The return match will take place at Old Trafford on Saturday, January 23rd, 2027.
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Article updated on June 19th, 2026
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