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The 2026 World Cup draws to a close this weekend, and football fans are already turning their attention to the upcoming Premier League season.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

Mark your calendars for Friday, 21st August 2026, when the new season officially begins. Defending champions Arsenal will open the campaign against newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. For Frank Lampard’s men, this marks a long-awaited return to the top flight after a 25-year absence.

Before the league action kicks off, the traditional curtain-raiser — the FA Community Shield — will be contested between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday, 16th August 2026.

Friday, 21 August 2026

20:00 – Arsenal vs Coventry City (Sky Sports)

Saturday, 22 August 2026

12:30 – Hull City vs Manchester United (TNT Sports)

17:30 – Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)

Sunday, 23 August 2026

14:00 – Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa (Sky Sports)

14:00 – Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth (Sky Sports)

16:30 – Newcastle United vs Liverpool (Sky Sports)

Monday, 24 August 2026

The season’s final round of fixtures will take place on Sunday, 30th May 2027, with all matches kicking off simultaneously.

In other football action, Toronto FC II will face FC Cincinnati 2, while San Jose Earthquakes II meet North Texas. Sportfreunde Lotte will play Real Betis, and RW Oberhausen will take on Borussia Dortmund. Riga FC are set to meet FK Tukums 2000/Telms, with Crown Legacy FC hosting Chicago Fire FC II. Columbus Crew 2 will go up against Philadelphia Union II, and Chattanooga FC will face Orlando City B. Houston Dynamo 2 will meet Colorado Rapids 2, St Louis CITY2 will play Portland Timbers 2, and Huntsville City FC will clash with Atlanta United 2.