The opening weekend of the 2026/2027 Premier League season promises thrilling encounters across England. Freshly promoted Hull City will face the formidable Manchester United side, while Everton welcomes Crystal Palace to Goodison Park. Ipswich Town, another newly promoted side, travels to Sunderland for their top-flight return.

On Sunday, Brighton kicks off their campaign with Maxime De Cuyper in action against Aston Villa, the Europa League champions led by Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana. Manchester City, still without a permanent manager following Pep Guardiola’s departure, begins their title defense against Bournemouth. Newcastle United hosts Liverpool in a high-stakes early clash.

The first weekend concludes on Monday with the West London derby between Fulham and Chelsea, setting the tone for an action-packed season.

Key fixtures loom large in the early weeks. Arsenal and Chelsea renew their fierce London rivalry on 5 September, while the Manchester derby between United and City is scheduled for the following weekend. Liverpool hosts Manchester United around 21 November, followed by Arsenal’s showdown with last season’s runners-up, Manchester City, at the Emirates Stadium on 28 November.