Premier League 2026-27: Opening Weekend Results, Fixtures & TV Schedule
The 2026-27 Premier League season is under way. Arsenal opened their title defence with a comfortable win over newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday night, and Matchweek 1 continues through the weekend with five more games on Saturday, three on Sunday and a Monday-night finale. Here's every result and fixture from the opening round, plus where to watch each game.
Arsenal's opener is complete. Saturday's five fixtures are being played today (August 22), with Sunday's three games and the Monday-night closer between Fulham and Chelsea still to come.
The 2026-27 Premier League season kicked off on Friday, August 21 with Arsenal beating newly-promoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard scored for the champions. The rest of Matchweek 1 is spread across Saturday August 22 (five games, including Hull City's first top-flight match in over a decade against Manchester United), Sunday August 23 (Newcastle host Liverpool in Andoni Iraola's first game as Reds boss) and Monday August 24 (Fulham v Chelsea).
Friday Night: Arsenal Begin Their Title Defence in Style
Arsenal wasted no time reminding the rest of the league who's champion. Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 15th minute after Riccardo Calafiori found him with a low cross, and Bukayo Saka doubled the lead eight minutes later when a parried Christos Tzolis cross fell kindly at his feet. Martin Ødegaard added a third early in the second half, and Coventry - back in the top flight for the first time in 25 years - never really got a foothold, reportedly failing to register a single touch in Arsenal's box or a tackle in the entire first half. It's a routine start for Mikel Arteta's side, who arrived on the back of a Community Shield win over Manchester City.
| Fixture | Result | Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal v Coventry City | 3-0 | Havertz 15', Saka 23', Ødegaard 49' |
Today's Fixtures: Saturday, August 22
Five games make up the rest of Saturday's card, headlined by Hull City's first Premier League fixture in over a decade as they host Manchester United, and a London derby between Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur in the evening kick-off.
| Kick-off (UK) | Fixture | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Hull City v Manchester United | TNT Sports |
| 15:00 | Everton v Crystal Palace | Not televised in UK |
| 15:00 | Ipswich Town v Sunderland | Not televised in UK |
| 15:00 | Nottingham Forest v Leeds United | Not televised in UK |
| 17:30 | Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur | Sky Sports |
Sunday & Monday: The Weekend's Marquee Games
The standout fixture of the opening weekend arrives on Sunday evening, as Newcastle United host Liverpool in Andoni Iraola's first game in charge of the Reds following Arne Slot's departure. Earlier on Sunday, Brighton welcome Aston Villa and Manchester City open their campaign at home to Bournemouth. The round is rounded off on Monday night when Fulham host Chelsea, who begin life under Xabi Alonso.
| Day / Kick-off (UK) | Fixture | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 23, 14:00 | Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa | Sky Sports |
| Sun 23, 14:00 | Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth | Sky Sports |
| Sun 23, 16:30 | Newcastle United v Liverpool | Sky Sports |
| Mon 24, 20:00 | Fulham v Chelsea | Sky Sports |
What's Next
Matchweek 2 begins the following Friday, August 28, with Crystal Palace hosting champions Manchester City. We'll have the Matchweek 1 results roundup and an early look at the Premier League table once the weekend's remaining fixtures are done - check back for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the 2026-27 Premier League season start?
Friday, August 21, 2026, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City in the season opener.
Who won the Premier League opening game?
Arsenal beat Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard.
What Premier League games are on today?
Five fixtures on Saturday, August 22: Hull City v Manchester United (12:30), Everton v Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town v Sunderland and Nottingham Forest v Leeds United (all 15:00), and Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur (17:30).
When is Liverpool's first game of the season?
Sunday, August 23, away at Newcastle United (16:30 kick-off) - also Andoni Iraola's first match as Liverpool manager.
Who are the reigning Premier League champions?
Arsenal, who won their first title in 22 years last season and are defending it in 2026-27.