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. The summer transfer window stays open until Tuesday 1 September 2026, a week after the season starts.

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.

For the official confirmation of these dates, see the Premier League's own announcement.

FAQ

When does the 2026 summer transfer window close?

Tuesday 1 September 2026 — a week after the Premier League season kicks off. For the title-race picture and this summer's record managerial changes, see our Premier League 2026/27 season preview.

When does the Premier League 2026/27 season start?

Friday 21 August 2026, with the final day on Sunday 30 May 2027.

Which clubs were promoted to the Premier League for 2026/27?

Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City, replacing the relegated West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

When were the 2026/27 fixtures released?

19 June 2026.