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Arsenal hosts Coventry to begin 2026/27 Premier League season

9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:20 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Arsenal hosts Coventry to begin 2026/27 Premier League season
Summary

Arsenal will start their title defense in the 2026/27 Premier League season against newly-promoted Coventry City on August 21 at the Emirates Stadium. The match will kick off at 8pm and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Arsenal, who ended a 22-year wait for the title last season, will also face Aston Villa and Chelsea in their first three fixtures. For Coventry, this match marks their return to the top flight after a 25-year absence. Other notable fixtures include Liverpool’s match against Newcastle on August 23 and a London derby between Fulham and Chelsea on August 24.

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Status Watch
  • •Arsenal plays Coventry on August 21 at Emirates Stadium
  • •Kickoff set for 8pm, live on Sky Sports
  • •Aston Villa and Chelsea follow Coventry for Arsenal
  • •Coventry returns to the Premier League after 25 years
  • •Liverpool faces Newcastle in another opening round match
Latest Updates
  • 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal fixture list for the 2026/27 Premier League season
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  • 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — Coventry start first Premier League season after 25 years at Arsenal
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  • 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 2026/27 Premier League fixtures in FULL as Gunners ready themselves for title defence
What they're saying
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Coventry will begin their first Premier League campaign in 25 years with a Friday night trip to champions Arsenal on August 21. The fixtures for the 2026-27 season were revealed on Friday morning and Frank Lampard’s new boys start with a tough test at Emirates Stadium before fellow promoted club Hull begin with a mouth-watering home fixture with Manchester United on the Saturday.

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Arsenal will begin their 2026/2027 Premier League campaign with a home match against Coventry City, with challenging fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool also included in their opening ten league ga...

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The Premier League has released its fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign which begins on Friday 21st August as the champions Arsenal host newly-promoted Coventry City.It's very much a baptism of fire for...

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