Premier League 2026/27: Opening Weekend, Full Fixtures & How to Watch in the US
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The best league in the world is back — and it opens with a title-winner's welcome.
Champions Arsenal host newly promoted Coventry City · 3:00 PM ET · NBC / Peacock
The 2026/27 Premier League season starts Friday, August 21, 2026 with Arsenal vs Coventry City at the Emirates (3:00 PM ET). The opening weekend also includes Hull City vs Manchester United and Newcastle vs Liverpool. Every match streams live on Peacock, with select games on NBC.
The Premier League returns this Friday — and the opening weekend is loaded. Here is everything US fans need: the full fixture list, kickoff times in ET, and exactly where to watch every match.
Opening Match: Arsenal vs Coventry City
Defending champions Arsenal lift the curtain on the season at home against newly promoted Coventry City — a return to the top flight for the Sky Blues after more than a decade in the Championship. The Gunners are chasing a third straight Premier League title, something no club has achieved since Manchester City's run ended.
Kickoff: Friday, August 21 · 8:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM ET · Emirates Stadium, London
Full Opening Weekend Fixtures
| Fixture | Day (ET) |
|---|---|
| Arsenal vs Coventry City | Fri · 3:00 PM |
| Hull City vs Manchester United | Sat · 7:30 AM |
| Brentford vs Tottenham | Sat · 10:00 AM |
| Fulham vs Chelsea | Sat · 10:00 AM |
| Man City vs Bournemouth | Sat · 12:30 PM |
| Newcastle vs Liverpool | Sun · 11:30 AM |
The second week's fixtures will be confirmed once matchday 1 completes.
What's at Stake This Season
- 🏆 Arsenal — going for a historic three-peat after ending a 22-year title drought
- 🔴 Manchester United — new-look squad under pressure to return to the Champions League
- 🦁 Liverpool — early-season test at St. James' Park on Sunday
- 🆕 Promoted trio — Coventry, Hull and Sunderland battle to survive their first season back
- 💸 Record transfer window — clubs spent more this summer than any prior window in history
How to Watch Every Match in the US
- 📺 NBC: Sunday headliner + select matches on broadcast TV
- 📱 Peacock: streams EVERY match of the season live
- 🌐 NBC Sports / USA Network: additional Saturday/Sunday coverage