Arsenal will begin the defence of their Premier League title with a home fixture against Coventry City after the full 2026/27 schedule was released earlier today, June 19, 2026.
While the Gunners have avoided one of the traditional “big six” clubs on the opening weekend, there will be little opportunity to ease into the new campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s side open the season at the Emirates Stadium on August 21 before travelling to Aston Villa a week later. An early home meeting with Chelsea on September 5 is set to provide the first major examination of their title credentials.
The first heavyweight clash of the season takes place on October 31, when Arsenal travel to Liverpool. That encounter marks the beginning of a challenging stretch of fixtures that could have a significant impact on the title race.
Between late November and early February, Arsenal will face Newcastle United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Manchester City again and Liverpool in quick succession. The outcome of that demanding sequence could go a long way in deciding whether the North London club can successfully defend the Premier League title.
Supporters will also be paying close attention to the North London Derby dates. Arsenal visit Tottenham on December 5 before welcoming their rivals to the Emirates on May 1. If both teams remain in contention for major honours, the return fixture could rank among the most important matches of the season.
The season ends at home against Brighton & Hove Albion on May 30, a fixture that could yet provide another memorable day for Arsenal supporters if silverware is still within reach.
Fixture dates remain subject to change because of television selections, domestic cup commitments and European competition.
Arsenal 2026/27 Premier League Fixtures
August 2026
Coventry City (H) – August 21
Aston Villa (A) – August 29
September 2026
Chelsea (H) – September 5
Sunderland (A) – September 12
Brighton & Hove Albion (A) – September 19
October 2026
Leeds United (H) – October 10
Nottingham Forest (A) – October 17
Everton (H) – October 24
Liverpool (A) – October 31
November 2026
Hull City (H) – November 7
Newcastle United (A) – November 21
Manchester City (H) – November 28
December 2026
Brentford (A) – December 2
Tottenham Hotspur (A) – December 5
Bournemouth (H) – December 12
Manchester United (H) – December 19
Crystal Palace (A) – December 26
Fulham (A) – December 30
January 2027
Ipswich Town (H) – January 2
Brentford (H) – January 6
Hull City (A) – January 16
Newcastle United (H) – January 23
Manchester City (A) – January 30
February 2027
Liverpool (H) – February 6
Ipswich Town (A) – February 10
Fulham (H) – February 20
Manchester United (A) – February 27
March 2027
Crystal Palace (H) – March 3
Chelsea (A) – March 13
Sunderland (H) – March 20
April 2027
Coventry City (A) – April 10
Aston Villa (H) – April 17
Bournemouth (A) – April 24
May 2027
Tottenham Hotspur (H) – May 1
Leeds United (A) – May 8
Nottingham Forest (H) – May 15
Everton (A) – May 23
Brighton & Hove Albion (H) – May 30