Premier League champions Arsenal will begin their title defence at home against newly promoted Coventry City when the 2026–27 season kicks off on August 21. Coventry, the Championship winners, return to the top flight for the first time in 25 years to face Mikel Arteta's side, who ended a 22-year wait for the title last season.
Other first-round fixtures include Hull City, promoted via the playoffs, hosting Manchester United, and fellow promoted club Ipswich Town taking on Sunderland at home. Manchester City, starting the campaign without former coach Pep Guardiola, will host Bournemouth, while Newcastle United face Liverpool, who are now led by Andoni Iraola.
Chelsea will debut under new coach Xabi Alonso in a London derby away to Fulham, and the Manchester derby is scheduled for September 12. The campaign will conclude on May 30, 2027, with the Champions League final taking place six days later.