Crystal Palace’s 2026/27 Premier League campaign begins with a away match at Everton, in what is described as a difficult start. The fixture is also notable because it will be the first Premier League game for Pierre Sage as Crystal Palace’s new manager. According to the reports, Sage takes charge immediately from the outset of the season, with the opening match scheduled against Everton. The outlets present the matchup as challenging but do not provide further match details such as venue confirmation beyond the away trip, kickoff time, or specific context about either team’s squad status. The information is consistent across the sources: the key points are the opponent (Everton), the location (Crystal Palace’s trip to Everton), and the timing (the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season), alongside the leadership change that makes the Everton game Sage’s first league fixture in charge. No additional fixtures or broader scheduling information are included in the supplied excerpts.