Arsenal Open 2026/27 Premier League Season Against Coventry City as Full Fixtures Released

Arsenal FC will begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a home fixture against newcomers Coventry City FC at the Emirates Stadium on Friday, August 21.

The opening-day clash gives the Gunners an early opportunity to set the tone for the new season in front of their supporters, while Coventry will be looking to make a memorable return to top-flight football.

Arsenal’s first away match of the campaign comes one week later when they travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa FC on Saturday, August 29.

The north London side face a challenging start to the season, with a major London derby against Chelsea FC scheduled for September 5, before difficult encounters against teams such as Liverpool FC and Manchester City FC later in the campaign.

Arsenal’s first meeting with Liverpool comes away from home on October 31, while they welcome Manchester City to the Emirates on November 28. The return fixture against City will take place at the Etihad Stadium on January 30.

The festive period brings a demanding run for the Gunners, including matches against Manchester United FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC.

Arsenal’s final stretch of the season includes important fixtures against Chelsea away, Aston Villa at home and Tottenham at the Emirates before they close the Premier League campaign against Brighton & Hove Albion on May 30.

With another title challenge expected, Arsenal’s consistency throughout a demanding schedule will be crucial. The Gunners will need to handle the pressure of big matches while avoiding dropped points against the league’s emerging sides.

Full Arsenal 2026/27 Premier League fixtures:

August

• Fri 21 – Coventry City (H)

• Sat 29 – Aston Villa (A)

September

• Sat 5 – Chelsea (H)

• Sat 12 – Sunderland (A)

• Sat 19 – Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

October

• Sat 10 – Leeds United (H)

• Sat 17 – Nottingham Forest (A)

• Sat 24 – Everton (H)

• Sat 31 – Liverpool (A)

November

• Sat 7 – Hull City (H)

• Sat 21 – Newcastle United (A)

• Sat 28 – Manchester City (H)

December

• Wed 2 – Brentford (A)

• Sat 5 – Tottenham Hotspur (A)

• Sat 12 – Bournemouth (H)

• Sat 19 – Manchester United (H)

• Sat 26 – Crystal Palace (A)

• Wed 30 – Fulham (A)

January

• Sat 2 – Ipswich Town (H)

• Wed 6 – Brentford (H)

• Sat 16 – Hull City (A)

• Sat 23 – Newcastle United (H)

• Sat 30 – Manchester City (A)

February

• Sat 6 – Liverpool (H)

• Wed 10 – Ipswich Town (A)

• Sat 20 – Fulham (H)

• Sat 27 – Manchester United (A)

March

• Wed 3 – Crystal Palace (H)

• Sat 13 – Chelsea (A)

• Sat 20 – Sunderland (H)

April

• Sat 10 – Coventry City (A)

• Sat 17 – Aston Villa (H)

• Sat 24 – Bournemouth (A)

May

• Sat 1 – Tottenham Hotspur (H)

• Sat 8 – Leeds United (A)

• Sat 15 – Nottingham Forest (H)

• Sun 23 – Everton (A)

• Sun 30 – Brighton & Hove Albion (H)

Arsenal’s schedule presents another demanding Premier League test, with title rivals and tough away grounds waiting throughout the campaign.