Champions Arsenal open EPL title defense against newly promoted Coventry City

Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. The season’s curtain raiser on Friday, 21 August sees the Sky Blues play their first top-flight match in 25 years against the Gunners, who were led to their fi..

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The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, 21 August, with newly promoted Coventry City facing defending champions Arsenal in the opening match.

Coventry City plays their first top-flight match in 25 years against the Gunners.
Other promoted sides, Hull City and Ipswich, host Manchester United and Sunderland respectively on Saturday, 22 August.
The season features managerial changes for several big clubs, including Manchester City and Liverpool.

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