Arsenal open 2026/2027 Premier League against Coventry City
The season opener is set for early Saturday at Emirates, with Coventry up from the Championship as champions.
The 2026/2027 Premier League season begins this weekend with Arsenal hosting promoted side Coventry City at Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday (22/8) early morning WIB. The match marks the start of reigning champion Arsenal's bid to defend the title it won last season. Coventry arrive in the top flight after finishing first in the Championship. Republika, citing the official Premier League website, wrote that the opening match will be one of the highlights of the first week. Along with Arsenal vs Coventry, the early-season schedule also includes Hull City against Manchester United, Everton facing Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town versus Sunderland, Nottingham Forest against Leeds United, and Brentford against Tottenham on Saturday. The first week continues Sunday with Brighton vs Aston Villa and Manchester City vs Bournemouth, then closes with Newcastle vs Liverpool and Fulham vs Chelsea on Tuesday morning WIB.