The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 is out, with a blockbuster opening weekend featuring Newcastle United against Liverpool, and a dream permanent start for Michael Carrick as Manchester United begin their campaign at Hull City. Arsenal’s title defence
When the Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 hit desks, one feeling cut through everything: the season isn’t waiting for anyone to settle.
Manchester United kick off on 22/08/2026 with Hull City v Manchester United at 12:30. a first taste of life under permanent manager Michael Carrick. Two days later. Arsenal are thrown straight into the demands of defending a title — Arsenal v Coventry City arrives first. on 21/08/2026 at 20:00 — before the early calendar tightens again. The opening weekend also delivers an immediate heavyweight statement with Newcastle United v Liverpool set for 23/08/2026 at 16:30.
Arsenal then step into another notable early test on 05/09/2026 when Arsenal v Chelsea takes place at 15:00. That’s just one of several fixtures stacked right into the first month as teams line up to measure themselves against the biggest names.
Manchester City open at home too, with Manchester City v Bournemouth scheduled for 23/08/2026 at 14:00. Liverpool’s first test at the same stage is away to Nottingham Forest on 22/08/2026 at 15:00, while Tottenham Hotspur face Brentford on 22/08/2026 at 17:30.
The schedule keeps moving through the first stretch without giving anyone much breathing space. On 29/08/2026. Manchester United are away to Ipswich Town with Ipswich Town v Manchester United at 15:00. and Newcastle United take on Manchester City in a late-August clash at 15:00 with Newcastle United v Manchester City. Everton are also busy on 05/09/2026 when Everton v Manchester United is set for 15:00.
By early September, the pattern becomes clearer: the Premier League doesn’t ease in. Manchester City travel to Nottingham Forest on 05/09/2026 with Nottingham Forest v Manchester Hotspur at 15:00. while Manchester United are in again the very next weekend with Manchester United v Ipswich Town on 29/08/2026 at 15:00 already locked in. before another round of top-level scrutiny follows.
There’s a particularly charged run around Arsenal’s rivals. Arsenal’s early meetings include Arsenal v Chelsea on 05/09/2026 at 15:00. Brentford v Arsenal on 29/08/2026 at 15:00. and then Arsenal v Manchester United on 19/12/2026 at 15:00 — one of several season-defining dates that sit deep into the calendar.
The season’s opening rhythm is built on those early encounters. On 23/08/2026. beyond the Newcastle United v Liverpool headline. the slate includes Brighton and Hove Albion v Aston Villa at 14:00 and Manchester City v Bournemouth at 14:00. Nottingham Forest open at Leeds United on 22/08/2026 at 15:00 with Nottingham Forest v Leeds United. while Everton begin against Crystal Palace on 22/08/2026 at 15:00.
From there, the fixtures stretch across the full 2026-27 Premier League run — with repeated matchups between title contenders, immediate clashes between mid-table rivals, and classic home-and-away tests spaced across months.
As the calendar flips into October, the list keeps stacking big games close together. Manchester United face Manchester City on 12/09/2026 at 15:00 with Manchester United v Manchester City. while Liverpool host Manchester City on 31/10/2026 at 15:00 with Liverpool v Manchester City. Arsenal also get a notable late-season opponent in Newcastle United as Arsenal v Newcastle United is scheduled for 23/01/2027 at 15:00.
November brings its own highlights, including Manchester United v Brentford on 28/11/2026 at 15:00. Newcastle United v Arsenal lands later in the calendar on 21/11/2026 at 15:00, before Arsenal v Manchester City is set for 28/11/2026 at 15:00.
Then comes December, when the season’s pace sharpens again with a string of major clashes on the same weekend. Arsenal v Manchester United is booked for 19/12/2026 at 15:00, while Arsenal’s Christmas period also includes Fulham v Arsenal on 30/12/2026 at 20:00.
The turn of the year continues the intensity. Manchester United’s league schedule includes Newcastle United v Manchester United on 02/12/2026 at 20:00 earlier in the season’s winter wave. while 02/01/2027 features Brentford v Crystal Palace at 15:00 and Chelsea v Newcastle United at 15:00. Liverpool’s post-Christmas schedule includes Liverpool v Coventry City on 02/01/2027 at 15:00.
As spring builds, the biggest matchups appear repeatedly. Manchester City v Manchester United is scheduled for 20/03/2027 at 15:00, while Manchester United v Arsenal is set for 27/02/2027 at 15:00. Liverpool v Arsenal is also marked for 31/10/2026 at 15:00. underlining how often the calendar places the biggest names on the same battleground.
The climax arrives in May with a full set of final-round fixtures. On 23/05/2027 at 15:00. Everton v Arsenal and Newcastle United v Crystal Palace both stand out. while the season closes on 30/05/2027 at 16:00 with Manchester United v Fulham and Sunderland v Manchester City listed for 30/05/2027 at 16:00.
For fans. the release brings one clear promise: the season’s story will be written early. with Michael Carrick beginning his permanent managerial chapter at Hull City v Manchester United. Arsenal’s defence tested immediately from 21/08/2026. and Newcastle United and Liverpool already set to collide in the first weekend on 23/08/2026 at 16:30.
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Carrick starting at Hull?? that seems kinda wild, like who even is that gonna help lol
Arsenal vs Coventry right away is brutal. Didn’t think they’d make it that tough in week 1. Also how is anyone supposed to rest when it’s back to back like that
Wait so Newcastle plays Liverpool opening weekend… isn’t that like the same weekend as Man City too? I’m confused, the times are different but it sounds like a whole chaos week. Carrick at Hull sounds like a trap game tbh
It’s funny how they call it “fixture release” like it’s a gift, but it’s just gonna be stress from day one. Why do they always put Arsenal vs Chelsea early, like they want people arguing already. Also I saw Everton vs Man United on 05/09 and thought it said 05/05, so maybe I’m just reading it wrong… either way seems stacked