With the 2026/27 Premier League fixture list now officially released, Arsenal supporters can already start planning their season. However, as every football fan knows, the dates and kick-off times published in June are only the starting point, with many matches set to be moved for television coverage and cup competition commitments.
The reigning champions begin their title defence at home against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, August 21, but further broadcast changes for Arsenal’s August and September fixtures are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
According to the Premier League’s scheduling guidelines, supporters can expect fixture amendments to be announced on the following dates:
Match Rounds 2–5 (August–September): Week commencing July 13, 2026
Match Rounds 6–9 (October): Week commencing August 24, 2026
Match Rounds 10–12 (November): Week commencing September 21, 2026
Match Rounds 13–20 (December–January): Week commencing October 19, 2026
Match Rounds 21–23 (January): Week commencing November 30, 2026
Match Rounds 24–27 (February): Week commencing December 21, 2026
Match Rounds 28–30 (March): Week commencing January 18, 2027
Match Rounds 31–33 (April): Week commencing February 22, 2027
Match Round 34 (April–May): Week commencing March 22, 2027
Match Round 35 (May): Week commencing March 29, 2027
Match Round 36 (May): Week commencing April 5, 2027
Match Round 37 (May): Following the FA Cup semi-finals.
The Premier League has also reaffirmed its commitment to providing supporters with at least six weeks’ notice of broadcast selections during the first half of the season and a minimum of five weeks’ notice for most fixtures after January.
Arsenal’s schedule could undergo additional changes depending on their involvement in the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup, with European fixtures often leading to matches being moved from Saturdays to Sundays.
For Gunners supporters eager to attend matches or arrange travel, keeping an eye on these announcement windows will be essential. While the fixture list provides the roadmap, the television broadcasters will ultimately determine many of the exact dates and kick-off times throughout the campaign.
The 2026/27 Premier League season kicks off on August 21 and concludes on May 30, 2027, with Arsenal aiming to defend the title they won last season under Mikel Arteta.
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