The Premier League 2026/27 season is locked in, with the fixtures released on 19 June 2026. The new campaign starts a little later than usual to give players recovery time after the 2026 World Cup. Here are all the key dates, the opening weekend, and the derbies to look out for.
Key dates for 2026/27
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fixtures released | 19 June 2026 |
| Season starts | Friday 21 August 2026 |
| Final day | Sunday 30 May 2027 |
The season is made up of 33 weekend rounds and five midweek rounds — a week later than 2025/26 to ease the post-World Cup workload.
Promoted and relegated clubs
Three new clubs come up for 2026/27: Coventry City (back after 25 years), Ipswich Town and Hull City (back after nine years). They replace the relegated trio — West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Opening weekend
Champions Arsenal get the season under way at the Emirates against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday 21 August. The opening weekend also features a Saturday lunchtime headliner as promoted Hull City host Manchester United. (Check the official fixture list for confirmed kick-off times, which can shift for TV selections.)
Derbies to circle
However the fixture computer falls, these are the games to look out for across 2026/27:
- North London derby — Arsenal vs Tottenham
- Manchester derby — Manchester City vs Manchester United
- Merseyside derby — Liverpool vs Everton
- London derbies — Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Fulham all in the mix
For the exact derby dates, head to the official Premier League fixtures page — then catch every goal from the big games in our Premier League highlights.