The Premier League publishes the fixture schedule for the 2026/27 season, with defending champions Arsenal starting at home. Multiple outlets report Arsenal begin their title defence against newly promoted Coventry City on opening weekend, with one listing placing the match on Friday, 21 August at 8pm at the Emirates Stadium. The reported early schedule also includes several other promoted clubs. Manchester United are listed as away at newly promoted Hull City, while Manchester City start at home against AFC Bournemouth. London derby fixtures are scheduled as well, including Chelsea taking on Fulham at Craven Cottage on 24 August. Another confirmed highlight is the “Manchester Derby” between Manchester United and Manchester City, scheduled for 12 September, with the reverse fixture set for 20 March. One outlet states the league season kicks off on 22 August 2026 and runs across 33 weekends with five midweek rounds, while another provides matchday timing details for the opening fixtures. Some reports also outline Arsenal’s early opponents beyond the opener, including Chelsea and Liverpool in the first 10 games, and an Arsenal vs Tottenham meeting on 5 December at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.