Overview
- The Premier League released the full 380-match schedule on Friday, June 19, confirming the season runs from 21 August 2026 to 30 May 2027.
- Arsenal will kick off their title defence at home to promoted Coventry on Friday 21 August while other opening fixtures include Hull v Manchester United, Man City v Bournemouth and Liverpool v Newcastle.
- Manchester City begin life after Pep Guardiola at the Etihad on 23 August and media reports say Enzo Maresca is widely expected to replace Guardiola.
- The league set calendar rules that include 33 weekend rounds, five midweek rounds and a 60-hour minimum between rounds over Christmas and New Year to ease player workload.
- Scottish authorities and the SPFL are in ongoing talks about moving Celtic’s traditional flag unfurling from the opening weekend to Monday August 3 because Commonwealth Games cycling and two major concerts in Glasgow may stretch police and stewarding resources.