Premier League 26/27 season - key dates and fixtures day
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- Premier League will start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 22 August 2026, a week later than the previous campaign, to allow player recovery after the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July.
- Premier League will finish on Sunday 30 May 2027, when all ten fixtures kick off at the same time and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
- Premier League will release its full fixture list on Friday 19 June 2026 at 10 a.m. BST.
- Sky Sports will show a minimum of 215 live Premier League matches in 2026/27 under its four‑year TV deal, with first pick each week and multiple Sunday 2 p.m. games.
- Coventry City, managed by Frank Lampard, were promoted from the Championship as champions, joining the Premier League alongside newly promoted Ipswich Town.
Why it matters: Fans gain a longer off‑season after the World Cup, while clubs benefit from a clear schedule and Sky Sports secures a minimum of 215 live broadcasts, boosting advertising revenue.
