The new Premier League season is drawing near, with clubs turning their attention to the upcoming campaign after the previous season's conclusion. Arsenal ended their 22-year title drought by dethroning Liverpool and holding off Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side finally secured English football's biggest prize after three seasons as runners-up.
Managerial Changes
Manchester City will face a new era without Pep Guardiola, who stepped down and was replaced by Enzo Maresca. Liverpool and Chelsea also have new managers: Andoni Iraola moved from Bournemouth to Anfield, while former Reds star Xabi Alonso took over at Stamford Bridge. Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick full-time after he impressed as interim manager, securing a third-placed finish and Champions League return. Tottenham's late-season appointment of Roberto De Zerbi helped them avoid relegation on the final day, and he has added three new players to his squad.
Promoted Teams
Ipswich, Hull, and Coventry are the three promoted teams, with Coventry returning to the top-flight after 25 years away.
Fixture Release Date
The Premier League will release the 2026-27 fixtures on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10am BST.
Season Start
The first match is pencilled in for Saturday, August 22, a week later than usual due to the 2026 World Cup. However, a Friday night curtain-raiser is expected on August 21, 2026. Over Christmas, no club will play more than once within 60 hours, and there will be no Christmas Eve fixture. The final round of games is scheduled for Sunday, May 30, 2027.
Televised Games
Sky Sports and TNT Sport will announce their first picks for televised coverage when the fixtures are released.
