The highly anticipated Premier League season opener for 2026/27 is set to kick off with Hull City, fresh from promotion, facing off against Manchester United under new manager Senne Lammens. Everton will host Crystal Palace, while Ipswich Town, another newly promoted side, travels to Sunderland for their return to England’s top flight. Nottingham Forest will welcome Leeds United to the City Ground, and Brentford will clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the Gtech Community Stadium.

On Sunday, August 23, Brighton & Hove Albion, featuring Maxime De Cuyper, will take on Aston Villa, fresh from their Europa League triumph led by Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana. Manchester City, still without a permanent manager following Pep Guardiola’s departure, will begin their campaign against Bournemouth. Newcastle United will face Liverpool at St James’ Park.

The opening weekend concludes on Monday, August 24 with the West London derby between Fulham and Chelsea.

Among the season’s marquee fixtures, the Arsenal versus Chelsea clash on September 5 promises to be a highlight. A week later, the Manchester derby between United and City will ignite Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool will host Manchester United around November 21, while Arsenal will take on last season’s runners-up, Manchester City, at the Emirates Stadium on November 28.