Quick answer: The 2026-27 Premier League season starts on Friday, August 21, 2026 (Arsenal v Coventry City) and finishes on Sunday, May 30, 2027, when all ten final-day games kick off at the same time. In the United States every one of the 380 matches is available across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.
Key Takeaways
- Season runs August 21, 2026 to May 30, 2027, one week later than usual because of the 2026 World Cup
- Champions Arsenal open at home to promoted Coventry on Friday night; Newcastle v Liverpool headlines Sunday
- Three promoted clubs: Coventry City, Hull City, and Ipswich Town
- No league games on the weekends of Sept 26, Oct 3, Nov 14, and Mar 27 (international breaks)
- All 380 games in the US: NBC, USA Network, and Peacock
When does the 2026-27 Premier League season start and end?
The opening match round begins on Friday, August 21, 2026 and the final round is Sunday, May 30, 2027. That is one week later than a normal season on both ends. The Premier League pushed the calendar back to give players time to recover after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving 33 days between the World Cup final and the first Premier League game, and finishing the league one week before the Champions League final on June 5, 2027. The season consists of 33 weekend rounds and five midweek rounds.
Opening weekend fixtures (times in ET)
| Date | Kickoff (ET) | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 3:00 pm | Arsenal v Coventry City |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 7:30 am | Hull City v Manchester United |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 10:00 am | Everton v Crystal Palace; Ipswich Town v Sunderland; Nottingham Forest v Leeds United |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 12:30 pm | Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 9:00 am | Brighton v Aston Villa; Manchester City v Bournemouth |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 11:30 am | Newcastle United v Liverpool |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 3:00 pm | Fulham v Chelsea |
The opening round is packed with storylines: Liverpool’s first competitive game under new manager Andoni Iraola is away at Newcastle, Manchester City begin life after Pep Guardiola against Bournemouth, and Chelsea’s new boss Xabi Alonso starts with a west London derby at Fulham. Newly promoted Hull City host Manchester United in their first top-flight game back.
Which teams are in the Premier League this season?
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, and Tottenham Hotspur. Coventry, Hull (via the play-off final), and Ipswich came up from the Championship, replacing Burnley, Wolves, and West Ham. Arsenal are the defending champions and Manchester City are FA Cup holders.
Biggest fixtures to circle on the calendar
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 6 | Arsenal v Chelsea |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Manchester United v Manchester City |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Liverpool v Manchester City |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Liverpool v Arsenal |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Liverpool v Manchester United |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Arsenal v Manchester City |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Tottenham v Arsenal; Chelsea v Liverpool |
| Sat, Dec 19 | Arsenal v Manchester United |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Manchester United v Liverpool |
| Sat, Jan 30 | Manchester City v Arsenal |
| Sat, Feb 6 | Arsenal v Liverpool |
| Sat, Mar 20 | Manchester City v Manchester United |
| Sat, May 8 | Manchester City v Liverpool |
Exact kickoff times for matches from October onward are confirmed a few weeks in advance when TV selections are made, so treat dates beyond September as provisional until the league publishes broadcast picks.
Key dates: breaks, festive fixtures, and final day
- Community Shield: Arsenal v Manchester City, Sunday, August 16, at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium (Wembley is unavailable that weekend).
- International breaks: no Premier League games on the weekends of September 26 and October 3 (a two-week window), November 14, and March 27.
- Midweek rounds: December 2, December 30, January 6, February 10, and March 3.
- Boxing Day (December 26): a full round including Crystal Palace v Arsenal, Newcastle v Manchester City, and Hull v Liverpool.
- Final day, Sunday, May 30, 2027: all ten matches kick off simultaneously; fixtures include Arsenal v Brighton, Liverpool v Bournemouth, and Sunderland v Manchester City.
How to watch the Premier League in the US
NBC holds the US rights, so all 380 games are shown across NBC (broadcast), USA Network (cable), and Peacock (streaming). Typically the Saturday 12:30 pm ET match airs on NBC or USA, several 10:00 am ET games stream exclusively on Peacock, and the Sunday and weeknight picks are split between USA and Peacock. Check the weekly listing on NBC Sports or in the Peacock app, since assignments change match by match. In the UK, Sky Sports carries at least 215 live matches this season, including every final-day game.
How the schedule can change
The dates above come from the fixture list released on June 19, 2026, but individual games move for television, cup competitions, and European fixtures. Matches involving clubs in the EFL Cup third round can be shifted to a different day of the same weekend, and games can be postponed for FA Cup ties later in the season. Always confirm the kickoff time within a week of the match on the official Premier League site or your club’s site.
FAQ
Why does the season start a week late? To give players time to recover after the 2026 World Cup and to allow 89 clear days from the end of the previous season.
Do all games kick off at the same time on the final day? Yes. All ten matches on May 30, 2027 start simultaneously.
Are Premier League games on regular TV in the US? Some are, on NBC and USA Network, but a large share stream only on Peacock, so a Peacock subscription is needed to see every game.
When are the promoted teams’ first games? Coventry play at Arsenal on August 21, Hull host Manchester United on August 22, and Ipswich host Sunderland on August 22.
Where can I see the full 380-match list? The official Premier League site publishes every fixture with kickoff times as they are confirmed.
Sources
- Premier League: Dates for 2026/27 season confirmed
- Premier League: All 380 fixtures for 2026/27
- NBC Sports: Premier League schedule for 2026-27 season
- Sky Sports: 2026/27 season start date, final day, live games
Last updated: August 16, 2026. Written by the InfoBrief Editorial team. We link to official sources and update articles when facts change. See our disclosure.