The Premier League will publish its full fixture list for the 2026-27 season on Friday at 10:00 BST — one hour later than the traditional release time in previous years.

A season shaped by the World Cup

Both the opening and closing dates of the new campaign have been pushed back to accommodate FIFA World Cup 2026. The season kicks off on Saturday, 22 August, 2026 — exactly 34 days after the World Cup final in the United States — and concludes on Sunday, 30 May, 2027, with the UEFA Champions League final following six days later.

Of the 38 rounds of fixtures, 33 will take place at weekends and the remaining five midweek. The Premier League has confirmed the schedule has been constructed to