When Is Premier League 2026/27 Starting?

• When is Premier League 2026/27 starting? See official start date, opening weekend fixtures, kick-off time, promoted teams and where to watch in Nigeria.

The 2026/27 Premier League season will start on Friday, August 21, 2026.

The opening match will be played at the Emirates Stadium, where defending champions Arsenal will host newly promoted Coventry City.

Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm UK time, which is also 8pm Nigerian time.

Why is the Premier League starting later?

The Premier League said the 2026/27 season is starting one week later than usual because of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which ended on July 19, 2026.

This gives clubs and players more time to recover before the new league campaign begins.

Premier League 2026/27 opening weekend fixtures

The opening weekend will run from Friday, August 21, to Monday, August 24.

Friday, August 21, 2026

• Arsenal vs Coventry City — 8pm

Saturday, August 22, 2026

• Hull City vs Manchester United — 12:30pm
• Everton vs Crystal Palace
• Ipswich Town vs Sunderland
• Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
• Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur — 5:30pm

Sunday, August 23, 2026

• Brighton vs Aston Villa — 2pm
• Manchester City vs Bournemouth — 2pm
• Newcastle United vs Liverpool — 4:30pm

Monday, August 24, 2026

• Fulham vs Chelsea — 8pm

When will the season end?

The 2026/27 Premier League season will end on Sunday, May 30, 2027.

All final-day matches are scheduled to kick off at the same time.

Which teams were promoted?

The newly promoted clubs for the 2026/27 Premier League season are:

• Coventry City
• Hull City
• Ipswich Town

Where to watch Premier League in Nigeria

Premier League broadcast rights in Sub-Saharan Africa are held by SuperSport.

Nigerian viewers can watch matches through:

• DStv
• GOtv
• DStv Stream
• SuperSport channels

Viewers should check their package and match schedule because not every package may show every game.

Important note

Premier League fixtures can still change because of TV selections, European competitions and cup matches.

Fans should always confirm kick-off times close to matchday.

FAQs

When does Premier League 2026/27 start?
The season starts on Friday, August 21, 2026.

What is the first match of the season?
Arsenal vs Coventry City is the opening match.

What time is Arsenal vs Coventry?
The match kicks off at 8pm UK time and 8pm Nigerian time.

When does the Premier League 2026/27 season end?
The season ends on Sunday, May 30, 2027.

Where can Nigerians watch Premier League matches?
Nigerians can watch through SuperSport on DStv, GOtv and DStv Stream.