Premier League 2026 season opens with Arsenal vs. Coventry City match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The 2026-27 English Premier League season begins on Friday, August 21, with Arsenal, the defending champion, facing Coventry City in the opening match. Following that, Match Week 1 features 18 other teams beginning their campaigns from August 22 to August 24. Arsenal will look to defend its title against other contenders such as Manchester City and Liverpool, while Erling Haaland aims to lead Manchester City after a two-year absence from the top. The full weekend schedule includes matchups involving Chelsea, Fulham, and Manchester United among others.
- •Arsenal opens the season against Coventry City on August 21.
- •Other matches include Manchester United vs. Hull City and Chelsea vs. Fulham.
- •The season starts one month after the 2026 World Cup.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — When does Premier League season start? 2026 opening weekend schedule
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