The 2026/27 Premier League season will kick off with a blockbuster clash as newly promoted Hull City face off against the Manchester United side led by Senne Lammens. Meanwhile, Everton will host Crystal Palace in a high-stakes opening fixture, while Ipswich Town—another promoted side—journeys to Sunderland for their return to the top flight. Nottingham Forest prepares to welcome Leeds United to the City Ground, and Brentford prepares to face Tottenham Hotspur.

On Sunday, August 23, Brighton, featuring Maxime De Cuyper, will take on Aston Villa, fresh from winning the Europa League behind the leadership of Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana. Manchester City, still without a permanent manager following Pep Guardiola’s departure, opens their campaign against Bournemouth. Newcastle United will then host Liverpool in a marquee Saturday afternoon fixture.

The first weekend’s action will conclude on Monday, August 24, with a fiercely contested London derby between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage.

Among the season’s most anticipated fixtures, Arsenal and Chelsea renew their fierce London rivalry on September 5. A week later, the Manchester derby between United and City will headline the weekend. Liverpool and Manchester United are scheduled to meet around November 21, with Arsenal set to face last season’s runners-up, Manchester City, at the Emirates Stadium on November 28.