Arsenal’s 2026/27 Premier League schedule released

Arsenal’s 2026/27 Premier League fixtures were released on Friday morning, with the Gunners set to kick off their title defence at home against Coventry City on 21 August, the first match of the new season. The full schedule was posted on Arsenal’s website at 10 am BST.

Arsenal will travel to Aston Villa for their first away fixture the following weekend. Manager Mikel Arteta will look to build momentum after the opening home game.

The Gunners’ first encounter with a traditional big‑six side comes at home against Chelsea on 5 September. A later September clash sees Sunderland visit the Emirates on 12 September.

A busy January sees Arsenal face Manchester City away on 30 January before hosting Liverpool on 6 February. The North London derbies are scheduled for 5 December away at Tottenham Hotspur and 1 May at home.

Arsenal will finish the campaign at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on 30 May, potentially sealing the title at the Emirates. So far, only the Coventry City home game has confirmed TV coverage.

The default calendar places most matches on Saturdays, with mid‑week fixtures on Wednesdays. Once broadcasters select slots, some games may shift to Sundays or Tuesdays.

Other confirmed dates feature Sunderland, Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Hull City, Newcastle United, Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Manchester United, Crystal Palace, Fulham and Ipswich Town across the season. Photographs accompanying the release were taken by Michael Regan and Mike Hewitt.