The Premier League on Friday unveiled the fixture list for the 2026/2027 season.
Current champions Arsenal will begin the defence of their title at home to newly promoted Coventry City, coached by Frank Lampard.
Manchester City, who finished behind the Gunners, will host Bournemouth, who ended their quest to win the title last season.
Manchester United are away at newly promoted Hull City and Chelsea take on Fulham in a West London Derby.
The new Premier League season will kick off August 22, 2026.
The 2026/27 season will consist of 33 weekends and five midweek match rounds.
OPENING DAY FIXTURES:
Arsenal vs Coventry City – Friday, August 21, kick-off 8pm
Hull City vs Manchester United – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 12.30pm
Everton vs Crystal Palace – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm
Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 5.30pm
Brighton vs Aston Villa – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 2pm
Manchester City vs Bournemouth – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 2pm
Newcastle United vs Liverpool – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 4.30pm
Fulham vs Chelsea – Monday, August 24, kick-off 8pm
(Daily Post)