How many days until the Premier League 2026/27 season starts?
Kickoff: Friday 21 August 2026 (Arsenal v Coventry City). Season ends Sunday 30 May 2027.
About the Premier League 2026/27 season
When does the 2026/27 season start?
The season opens on Friday 21 August 2026 with reigning champions Arsenal hosting newly-promoted Coventry City in the traditional Friday Night Football curtain-raiser. The rest of the opening round of fixtures is played across the weekend of 22-23 August.
The season runs to Sunday 30 May 2027, when all 10 final-day matches kick off at the same time.
Why is the season starting later than usual?
The 2026/27 calendar was shifted to make room for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs during the normal summer close-season. The full fixture list was released on 17 June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Premier League 2026/27 season start?
The Premier League 2026/27 season starts on Friday 21 August 2026, with the opening Friday Night Football fixture between champions Arsenal and newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates. The rest of the opening round follows across the weekend of 22-23 August.
Why does the 2026/27 season start later than usual?
The 2026/27 fixture calendar was adjusted to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs during the summer. That pushed the domestic pre-season and Premier League kickoff slightly later than in a normal year.
When does the Premier League 2026/27 season end?
The season concludes on Sunday 30 May 2027, when all 10 final-day fixtures kick off simultaneously, as is standard Premier League practice to preserve competitive integrity.
Has the Premier League 2026/27 season already started?
Check the live countdown above — this page automatically detects whether the season is still upcoming, currently in progress, or has finished, and shows the relevant countdown (to kickoff, or to the final day) rather than a fixed date that goes stale once the season begins.
When will the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures be released?
The full 2026/27 fixture list was released on 17 June 2026 at 09:00 BST, in line with the Premier League's usual mid-June fixture release.