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Premier League releases 2026/27 season schedule, starting August 21

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026/27 Premier League season will feature 380 fixtures, starting August 21, 2026, and concluding later.
  • Standard kick-off times are 15:00 UK for weekend/Bank Holiday matches and 20:00 for midweek games, though fixtures are subject to change.
  • The schedule accounts for potential adjustments due to clubs' participation in European competitions and FA Cup progress.

The 2026/27 Premier League season is set to kick off on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a full slate of 380 matches scheduled. Defending champions Arsenal will host newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium to open the campaign.

Standard kick-off times will generally be 15:00 UK time for weekend and Bank Holiday fixtures, while midweek games will typically start at 20:00. However, the league has emphasized that all fixtures remain subject to change.

The schedule is particularly complex for the nine Premier League clubs competing in European competitions: five in the Champions League, three in the Europa League, and one in the Conference League. Their midweek European commitments will likely impact weekend scheduling throughout the season.

Further potential for calendar reshuffling exists due to the FA Cup. The semi-finals and final are scheduled on weekends that also feature Premier League rounds, meaning league fixtures may be adjusted based on clubs' progress in the domestic cup competition. The season begins shortly after the 2026 FA Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, 2026, pitting Arsenal against Manchester City.

All fixtures remain subject to change.

— EPL website releaseAn official statement on the Premier League website regarding the fixture release.
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