Arsenal are set for a difficult start to their Premier League title defence after the fixtures for the 2026/27 season were confirmed. The Gunners, champions for the first time in 22 years, begin their campaign at home against newly-promoted Coventry.
Challenging Opening Run
Mikel Arteta's side face a tough test in the second week as they travel to Europa League winners Aston Villa, a fixture that has proven difficult in recent years. September brings a home clash with Chelsea, part of a demanding early schedule.
Key Fixtures Against Rivals
Arsenal meet Manchester City at home on November 28 and away on January 30. The north London derbies are scheduled for December 5 at Tottenham and May 1 at the Emirates. The festive period sees trips to Crystal Palace on Boxing Day and Fulham on December 30, with the season concluding at home to Brighton.
Full Fixture List
August: Coventry (h), Aston Villa (a). September: Chelsea (h), Sunderland (a), Brighton (a). October: Leeds (h), Nottingham Forest (a), Everton (h), Liverpool (a). November: Hull City (h), Newcastle United (a), Manchester City (h). December: Brentford (a), Tottenham (a), Bournemouth (h), Manchester United (h), Crystal Palace (a), Fulham (a). January: Ipswich (h), Brentford (h), Hull (a), Newcastle (h), Manchester City (a). February: Liverpool (h), Ipswich (a), Fulham (h), Manchester United (a). March: Crystal Palace (h), Chelsea (a), Sunderland (h). April: Coventry (a), Aston Villa (h), Bournemouth (a). May: Tottenham (h), Leeds United (a), Nottingham Forest (h), Everton (a), Brighton (h).
All fixture dates are subject to change.
