Premier League 2026-27 — season guide

Twenty clubs, 380 matches, one champion. The 2026-27 Premier League started a week later than usual — 21 August 2026 — to give players a clear run after the expanded World Cup, and it finishes on 30 May 2027 with all ten final-day fixtures kicking off simultaneously. Arsenal are the defending champions.

How it works

Each club plays every other club home and away: 38 matches across 33 weekends and five midweek rounds.

Three points for a win, one for a draw; the table is settled on points, then goal difference, then goals scored.

The top clubs qualify for UEFA competitions; the bottom three are relegated to the EFL Championship.

The full Boxing Day programme returns on 26 December 2026, and no two festive rounds are scheduled within 60 hours of each other.

Key dates

Season opener21 August 2026
Boxing Day round26 December 2026
Final day — all fixtures simultaneous30 May 2027

Where to watch

Full details for every country: the Premier League TV & streaming guide.

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Sources: Season dates: premierleague.com. Broadcast rights verified 2026-09-24.