Premier League releases 2026-27 schedule, Arsenal open at home against Coventry City
The Premier League in England published the full fixture list for all 38 rounds of the 2026-27 season on Friday, with the competition due to begin on 21 August. Arsenal, the reigning champions, will be the first team in action when they host newly promoted Coventry City.
The season's marquee early matchup is Arsenal against Manchester City, last season's top two teams. The clubs are set to meet on 28 November at the Emirates Stadium.
The published schedule lays out league dates across August 2026 through May 2027, including the festive and winter periods in December and January, and the run-in to the final round on 30 May 2027. The article also highlights Arsenal fixtures against Sunderland on 20 March 2027 and Brighton on 30 May 2027.
The fixture list was published by Sport 5 at 12:21 on 19 June 2026. No further changes to the calendar were mentioned in the report.
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