The Premier League returns after the World Cup summer, with Arsenal starting their title defence at home to newly promoted Coventry City on Friday 21 August at 8pm, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Champions begin against newcomers
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait for the title in May and face the task of defending it. Their 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City, last season's runners-up, has already sent a warning to the rest of the league.
Chelsea begin a new era under Xabi Alonso, while Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham have undergone a significant overhaul of their playing squad. Hull City, Coventry and Ipswich are the three newly promoted clubs.
Full opening weekend fixtures
All times are BST. Saturday 3pm matches are subject to the blackout and cannot be televised.
- Friday, Aug 21: Arsenal vs Coventry City, 8pm (Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League)
- Saturday, Aug 22: Hull City vs Man United, 12.30pm (TNT Sports 1)
- Saturday, Aug 22: Everton vs Crystal Palace, 3pm (not televised)
- Saturday, Aug 22: Ipswich Town vs Sunderland, 3pm (not televised)
- Saturday, Aug 22: Nottingham Forest vs Leeds, 3pm (not televised)
- Saturday, Aug 22: Brentford vs Tottenham, 5.30pm (Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League)
- Sunday, Aug 23: Brighton vs Aston Villa, 2pm (Sky Sports Premier League)
- Sunday, Aug 23: Man City vs Bournemouth, 2pm (Sky Sports Main Event)
- Sunday, Aug 23: Newcastle vs Liverpool, 4.30pm (Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League)
- Monday, Aug 24: Fulham vs Chelsea, 8pm (Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League)
How to follow
The opening weekend of the Premier League can be followed live with Standard Sport.
