Arsenal’s quest to defend their Premier League crown is now mapped out following the release of the 2026/27 fixture list.
After ending their long wait for the title last season, the Gunners know every match will carry extra significance as rivals look to dethrone the champions. Mikel Arteta’s side face another demanding campaign, with a challenging mix of early tests, fierce London derbies and heavyweight clashes against fellow title contenders.
Balancing domestic commitments with European football will also be crucial as Arsenal aim to retain their status as England’s best team. The road to a successful title defence will be anything but straightforward, and consistency will once again be the key.
With expectations higher than ever, Arsenal must navigate a demanding 38-game schedule if they are to lift the Premier League trophy for a second consecutive season.
Arsenal’s 2026/27 Premier League fixtures
Here are Arsenal’s first and last five fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season based on the official released schedule:
First five fixtures (2026/27)
Arsenal vs Coventry City – Aug 21 (Home)
Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Aug 29 (Away)
Arsenal vs Chelsea – Sep 5 (Home)
Sunderland vs Arsenal – Sep 12 (Away)
Brighton vs Arsenal – Sep 19 (Away)
Last five fixtures (2026/27)
Coventry City vs Arsenal – Apr 24 (Away)
Arsenal vs Aston Villa – Apr 17 (Home)
Bournemouth vs Arsenal – May 8 (Away)
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest – May 15 (Home)
Arsenal vs Brighton – May 30 (Final day, Home)
ARSENAL’S 2026/27 PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES
AUGUST
Fri 21 Coventry City (H)
Sat 29 Aston Villa (A)
SEPTEMBER
Sat 5 Chelsea (H)
Sat 12 Sunderland (A)
Sat 19 Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
OCTOBER
Sat 10 Leeds United (H)
Sat 17 Nottingham Forest (A)
Sat 24 Everton (H)
Sat 31 Liverpool (A)
NOVEMBER
Sat 7 Hull City (H)
Sat 21 Newcastle United (A)
Sat 28 Manchester City (H)
DECEMBER
Wed 2 Brentford (A)
Sat 5 Tottenham Hotspur (A)
Sat 12 Bournemouth (H)
Sat 19 Manchester United (H)
Sat 26 Crystal Palace (A)
Wed 30 Fulham (A)
JANUARY
Sat 2 Ipswich Town (H)
Wed 6 Brentford (H)
Sat 16 Hull City (A)
Sat 23 Newcastle United (H)
Sat 30 Manchester City (A)
FEBRUARY
Sat 6 Liverpool (H)
Wed 10 Ipswich Town (A)
Sat 20 Fulham (H)
Sat 27 Manchester United (A)
MARCH
Wed 3 Crystal Palace (H)
Sat 13 Chelsea (A)
Sat 20 Sunderland (H)
APRIL
Sat 10 Coventry City (A)
Sat 17 Aston Villa (H)
Sat 24 Bournemouth (A)
MAY
Sat 1 Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Sat 8 Leeds United (A)
Sat 15 Nottingham Forest (H)
Sun 23 Everton (A)
Sun 30 Brighton & Hove Albion (H)