Coventry City will kick off the new Premier League season at home against champions Arsenal, the league has confirmed as fixtures were released on Tuesday. The match, scheduled for the opening weekend, pits last season’s surprise package against Mikel Arteta’s title holders in a fixture that immediately sets the tone for the campaign.
With the season fast approaching, clubs are also busy in the transfer market. The Guardian’s summer 2026 transfer window interactive guide tracks all deals across Europe’s top five leagues, with Patrick Wimmer, Andy Robertson and Geovany Quenda among the players listed as on the move. The guide covers every Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A transaction, offering a club-by-club breakdown.
“Premier League fixtures out: Coventry host champions Arsenal on opening day as transfer window deals emerge.”
Fans can access full fixture lists for every Premier League club via the BBC Sport website, which also offers score updates for lock screens and a scout feature allowing supporters to select World Cup players they would like to see join their team. The new season promises no shortage of talking points from the very first whistle.