Secure Your Seat for 2026/27: Premier League Fixtures Released

The Premier League fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign have been released, and supporters can finally start securing their places at some of the season’s biggest games.

Whether it’s the anticipation and excitement of the opening weekend or a nail-biting derby day, these are the dates that you need to put in your calendar.

Who plays who on the opening weekend?

The opening weekend gives optimism to every supporter across the country. New signings often lift the hopes of millions of supporters and this season is set to be no different.

Despite not even reaching July yet we have seen some huge transfers within the Premier League. Jean Paul Van Hecke has swapped Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur whilst Chelsea have secured the signature of Portuguese teenage sensation Geovany Quenda.

The opening fixtures sees Premier League champions Arsenal host EFL Championship winners Coventry City which will see Frank Lampard lead his side into the top-flight of English football for the first time since 2002.

Manchester United begin away at Hull City, Tottenham travel to Brentford, while Sunday brings some huge fixtures including Brighton against Aston Villa, Manchester City against Bournemouth and Newcastle hosting Liverpool.

The opening weekend fixtures:

Friday 21 August
Arsenal v Coventry City

Saturday 22 August
Hull City v Manchester United
Everton v Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest v Leeds United
Ipswich Town v Sunderland
Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday 23 August
Brighton v Aston Villa
Manchester City v Bournemouth
Newcastle United v Liverpool

Monday 24 August
Fulham v Chelsea

When are the Premier League Derby Days?

There is nothing quite like a derby day in football. The build-up starts days before, the nerves creep in, and suddenly everyone seems to have an opinion. It is the games where you know friends, family and colleagues will be on the other side of the divide, where bragging rights matter just as much as the result.

It is about local pride, the history between two clubs and the feeling that the whole city is watching.

Here are the main derby dates to look out for:

12 September 2026
Manchester United v Manchester City

28 November 2026
Everton v Liverpool

5 December 2026
Tottenham v Arsenal

5 December 2026
Newcastle United v Sunderland

30 January 2027
Liverpool v Everton

20 March 2027
Manchester City v Manchester United

1 May 2027
Arsenal v Tottenham

1 May 2027
Sunderland v Newcastle United

Liverpool: Anfield’s biggest dates for 2026/27

Liverpool fans will not have to wait long to get back to Anfield, with Nottingham Forest the visitors for the first home game of the season on 29 August.

The opening weeks also bring home fixtures against Fulham and Manchester City, giving supporters some big games to look forward to early in the campaign.

The final home game of the season sees Bournemouth visit Anfield on 30 May, with fans hoping for a strong finish to the campaign.

Tottenham: a huge year ahead in north London

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will welcome Newcastle for Spurs’ first home fixture of the season on 29 August.

Everton then visit in September before Aston Villa arrive a week later, giving supporters three early opportunities to watch the team at home.

One of the biggest dates of the season comes on 5 December when Arsenal make the short trip for the North London Derby.

Spurs finish their home fixtures against Manchester United on 23 May, setting up what could be a big end-of-season occasion.

Aston Villa: Unai Emery’s Villa set for a huge season

Villa supporters will have plenty to look forward to, starting with Arsenal’s visit on 29 August.

Nottingham Forest and Brentford are the next two home fixtures to watch, while the final home game of the season brings Tottenham to Villa Park on 30 May.

A full season of Premier League football comes down to one final home fixture, and Villa fans will want to be there for it.