Premier League 2026/27 Round 1 Schedule: MU to face newly promoted team away

Update on Premier League 2026/27 Round 1 schedule. MU and Arsenal start against newly promoted teams, while MC and Liverpool face manageable opponents.

Detailed schedule of Premier League 2026/27 Round 1

The Premier League 2026/27 will officially kick off on 22/8 with many notable matches. Defending champions Arsenal will play at home on opening day, while MU, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham all face relatively manageable challenges.

Right from the opening round, Arsenal will welcome newly promoted Coventry City at home. This is seen as an opportunity for Mikel Arteta's team to start their title defense smoothly.

Meanwhile, Manchester United will travel to face Hull City. Although they are only up against a newly promoted side, the "Red Devils" are expected to have a tough 90 minutes as the opponents always play with determination on opening day.

Liverpool also face a big challenge as they travel to Newcastle, while Chelsea will be away at Fulham in a London derby. Tottenham will face Brentford away, and Manchester City will host Bournemouth aiming for a full three points.

Besides the clashes among the "Big Six", the first round also features notable matches such as Brighton vs Aston Villa, Everton vs Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United, and Ipswich Town vs Sunderland.

Detailed Round 1 fixtures:

• Arsenal vs Coventry City (02:00, 22/8)
• Hull City vs Manchester United (18:30, 22/8)
• Everton vs Crystal Palace (21:00, 22/8)
• Ipswich Town vs Sunderland (21:00, 22/8)
• Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United (21:00, 22/8)
• Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur (23:30, 22/8)
• Brighton vs Aston Villa (20:00, 23/8)
• Manchester City vs Bournemouth (20:00, 23/8)
• Newcastle United vs Liverpool (22:30, 23/8)
• Fulham vs Chelsea (02:00, 25/8)

According to the plan, the Premier League schedule may be adjusted to accommodate television broadcast schedules as well as domestic cup and European competitions. Therefore, fans should regularly check announcements from the organizers to get the exact match times.

The 2026/27 Premier League season will take place from 22/8/2026 to 30/5/2027, featuring 20 clubs with a total of 380 matches over 38 rounds. The three promoted teams this season are Coventry City, Hull City, and Ipswich Town.