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The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off Friday, Aug. 21, launching a 380-match campaign that will once again bring together 20 clubs battling for the title, European qualification and survival.
Jul 23, 2022; Orlando, FL, USA; Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka (7) runs with the ball against Chelsea during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
How to Watch English Premier League
When: Friday, August 21, 2026 – Sunday, May 30, 2027
TV Channel: NBC, NBCSN, NBC Universo, Telemundo, USA Network
Live Stream: Peacock ( watch now ); DIRECTV ( watch now )
You can live stream Premier League matches all season long with subscriptions to Peacock or DIRECTV.
Arsenal enter the season as the defending Premier League champions and will begin their title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry City. The Gunners also come into the campaign with momentum after beating Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield. Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are among the other clubs looking to challenge near the top of the table, with Liverpool beginning a new era under Andoni Iraola and United hoping to build on their strong run after Michael Carrick took charge last season.
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There will be plenty of intrigue throughout the table as Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City join the Premier League following promotion from the Championship. Each club will play 38 matches, facing every opponent once at home and once away, before the campaign concludes on May 30, 2027. From Arsenal’s title defense and the race for Europe to another fight to avoid relegation, the 2026-27 season should provide storylines from the opening weekend all the way through the final day.
This is another great season that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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