Premier League 2026/27 season schedule and upcoming matches

The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway, having commenced on August 21, 2026, following a delayed start due to the World Cup. The season is scheduled to run for 38 weeks, including 33 weekends and five midweek match rounds, before concluding on May 30, 2027.

Upcoming fixtures for the second week of play include:

• Monday, August 31: Aston Villa vs. Arsenal • Friday, September 4: Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool • Saturday, September 5: Newcastle United vs. AFC Bournemouth; Brentford vs. Sunderland; Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Leeds United; Fulham vs. Crystal Palace; Manchester City vs. Coventry City; Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur; and Hull City vs. Aston Villa. • Sunday, September 6: Everton vs. Manchester United and Arsenal vs. Chelsea.