The Premier League fixture list for the 2026-27 season will be released on Friday, June 19 at 10am, with Newcastle United and their top-flight rivals learning their schedule for the coming campaign. Clubs already have access to their schedule, as they are made available a day before the public release.
Season Start and End Dates
The Premier League season will begin on the weekend of Saturday, August 22, with matches on Sunday 23 and Monday 24, plus the possibility of a game on Friday 21. The season concludes on Sunday, May 30, 2027, with all matches kicking off simultaneously, typically around 4pm, though this will be confirmed closer to the time.
International Breaks
International breaks will see changes this season. Instead of the usual three breaks in the first half of the season, there will be only two. However, the September break will last for three weeks, from Monday, September 21 until fixtures resume on the weekend of October 10-11. The second international break will occur on the weekend of November 14-15.
Matchday Schedule
The Premier League season will feature 33 weekend fixture lists and five midweek schedules. However, teams could have more midweek fixtures depending on cup competitions and any rearranged games. Over Christmas and New Year, the Premier League has continued its pledge that no two match rounds will take place within 60 hours.
Domestic Cups
Newcastle United will begin their Carabao Cup campaign in the second round this season, as they are not participating in European competition. The schedule for the competition is yet to be confirmed. The FA Cup starts on Saturday, August 8 with an extra preliminary round, but Newcastle will enter at the third-round stage, scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, January 9, 2027. The FA Cup final is set for Saturday, May 22, 2027, one week before the Premier League season ends.
Champions League Final
The Champions League final will again be the final game of the season, taking place on Saturday, June 5, 2027.
