Premier League opening weekend 2026/27: Fixtures in full, kick-off times and TV channels

After three long months, the World Cup summer is over and the Premier League is back on the TV listings.All eyes are on the defending champions Arsenal, who broke their 22-year duck to top the table back in May and now face the gruelling task of defending their title.There are plenty more challengers to the throne. Chelsea are under new management, with Xabi Alonso in the dugout, while Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham has enjoyed a thorough overhaul of its playing ranks.And there are three new sides in the league, too, with Hull City, Coventry and Ipswich all newly promoted to the top flight.Matchday one of 38 is upon us. Here’s how to follow all the action...Premier League opening weekend fixtures, kick-off times and TV infoDateTeamsTime (All BST)TV ChannelFri, Aug 21Arsenal vs Coventry City8pmSky Sports Main Event, Premier LeagueSat, Aug 22Hull City vs Man United12.30pmTNT Sports 1Sat, Aug 22Everton vs Crystal Palace3pmN/ASat, Aug 22Ipswich Town vs Sunderland3pmN/ASat, Aug 22Nottingham Forest vs Leeds3pmN/ASat, Aug 22Brentford vs Tottenham5.30pmSky Sports Main Event, Premier LeagueSun, Aug 23Brighton vs Aston Villa2pmSky Sports Premier LeagueSun, Aug 23Man City vs Bournemouth2pmSky Sports Main EventSun, Aug 23Newcastle vs Liverpool4.30pmSky Sports Main Event, Premier LeagueMon, Aug 24Fulham vs Chelsea8pmSky Sports Main Event, Premier League*Matches that kick off at 3pm on Saturdays are subject to the 3pm blackout and cannot be televised.Follow the opening weekend of the Premier League live with Standard Sport!