The Premier League fixtures have been released, with Coventry City set to face champions Arsenal on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season. The schedule, published by the league, gives fans a first look at the road ahead for all 20 clubs.
Meanwhile, the summer transfer window is in full swing across Europe's top five leagues. The Guardian's comprehensive guide tracks every deal from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A, with a separate interactive guide for women's football transfers. Among the players on the move are Patrick Wimmer, Andy Robertson and Geovany Quenda.
“Coventry face champions Arsenal on opening day as Premier League fixtures are released, with major transfer moves underway.”
The fixture list offers a tantalising start as Coventry take on Arsenal, who won the title last season. With the transfer window still open, clubs are expected to continue reshaping their squads before the season kicks off. Fans can now plan their season, with the full club-by-club fixture list available online.