20:00 BST ARSENAL · v Coventry City · 21 Aug 12:30 BST HULL CITY · v Manchester United · 22 Aug Time TBC EVERTON · v Crystal Palace · 22 Aug Time TBC IPSWICH TOWN · v Sunderland · 22 Aug Time TBC NOTTINGHAM FOREST · v Leeds United · 22 Aug

Premier League 2026/27 Opening weekend: 21 August to 24 August 2026

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The Premier League starts here.

Verified opening-round fixture dates, with published UK and India kick-off times kept in view. Where the Premier League has not stated a time, the desk says Kick-off TBC.

View all 10 opening fixtures English football key dates Premier League fixture source

Season schedule: 380 fixtures
Opening weekend: 10 fixtures
Clubs: 20
Final round: Sunday 30 May 2027

Matchweek 1 · Opening round in 4 days

First 3 verified fixtures

Dates are verified from the official fixture release. Kick-off times can move; unstated times remain TBC.

3 of 10 verified opening-weekend fixtures. Times shown in London and India time.
Date	Fixture	London	India (IST)
Friday 21 August	ArsenalCoventry City	20:00 BST	00:30 IST, 22 Aug
Saturday 22 August	Hull CityManchester United	12:30 BST	17:00 IST, 22 Aug
Saturday 22 August	EvertonCrystal Palace	Kick-off TBC	Kick-off TBC

View all 10 opening-weekend fixtures

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The front page now leads with verified 2026/27 fixture information. Match reporting, market coverage and analysis return here only when they clear the desk's source checks.

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Premier League Transfer Window 2026: Deadline & Fixtures

Opened: Monday 15 June 2026. Deadline: Tuesday 1 September 2026, 23:00 BST.

Opening fixture: Friday 21 August: Arsenal v Coventry City.

Clock and fixtures Premier League official source