Question 1

When does the 2026-27 Premier League season start and end?

Accepted Answer

Running from 21 August 2026 to 30 May 2027, the 2026-27 Premier League season opens with fixtures on Fri 21 Aug 2026 and closes with the final matchday on Sun 30 May 2027.

Question 2

How many teams and matches are in the Premier League 2026-27 season?

Accepted Answer

20 teams contest 380 matches across 38 matchdays in the 2026-27 Premier League season.

Question 3

Who are the defending Premier League champions?

Accepted Answer

Arsenal ended a 22-year wait with the 2025-26 title — the club's first league crown since the 2003-04 Invincibles — and begin 2026-27 as defending champions.

Question 4

When is the North London derby in the 2026-27 Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Tottenham Hotspur FC v FC Arsenal — the North London derby — is scheduled for Sat 5 Dec 2026, Sat 1 May 2027. Find both legs in the full fixture tables above.

Question 5

How do relegation and European qualification work in the Premier League?

Accepted Answer

Clubs finishing in the bottom three drop to the Championship, while the top five qualify for the UEFA Champions League — see our Champions League 2026-27 schedule — after England earned an extra berth through the UEFA coefficient rankings.

Question 6

Where can I follow Premier League 2026-27 results and updates?

Accepted Answer

Results land on this page throughout the 2026-27 season as matches finish. Pair this schedule with the league's official website and app for live tables and announcements — and see our FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule for the summer tournament.

premier league fixtures

Premier League 2026-27 Schedule & Fixtures