The Premier League has confirmed that fixtures for the 2026-27 season will be published on Friday, 19 June at 10:00 BST — one hour later than the 09:00 slot used in previous years.

World Cup pushes season dates back

Both the start and end dates of the upcoming campaign are later than usual, a direct consequence of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The season will kick off on Saturday, 22 August 2026 — 34 days after the World Cup final in the United States — and will conclude on Sunday, 30 May 2027, six days before the Champions League final.