The Premier League 2026/27 season is scheduled to begin on 22 August 2026 and conclude on 30 May 2027. The campaign will be the 35th season of the Premier League and the 128th season of top-flight English football. The later start date accommodates the recovery period following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Teams
Twenty clubs will compete in the Premier League during the 2026/27 season. The league consists of the 17 teams that retained their Premier League status from 2025/26 and the three clubs promoted from the EFL Championship.
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Bournemouth
- Brentford
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Chelsea
- Coventry City
- Crystal Palace
- Everton
- Fulham
- Hull City
- Ipswich Town
- Leeds United
- Liverpool
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Newcastle United
- Nottingham Forest
- Sunderland
- Tottenham Hotspur
Promoted from the Championship:
- Coventry City (Champions)
- Ipswich Town (Runners-up)
- Hull City (Play-off Winners)
Relegated from the Premier League:
- West Ham United
- Burnley
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
Season Dates
- Season Start: 22 August 2026
- Season End: 30 May 2027
- Fixture Release Date: 19 June 2026
- Summer Transfer Window Opens: 15 June 2026
- Summer Transfer Window Closes: 31 August 2026
League Format
The Premier League uses a double round-robin format. Each club plays every other club twice, once at home and once away, for a total of 38 matches per team and 380 matches overall.
Teams receive:
- 3 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
- 0 points for a loss
At the end of the season:
- The club finishing first is crowned Premier League champion.
- The top clubs qualify for UEFA competitions.
- The bottom three clubs are relegated to the EFL Championship.
European Qualification
Premier League clubs can qualify for:
- UEFA Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- UEFA Conference League
The exact qualification places depend on UEFA allocations and domestic cup results for the season.
New Rules & Developments
- Front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships are no longer permitted in the Premier League beginning with the 2026/27 season.
- The season contains 33 weekend match rounds and 5 midweek rounds.
- No fixtures will be scheduled on Christmas Eve (24 December 2026).
- Festive fixtures are scheduled with a minimum recovery period between matches to support player welfare.
Predictions
Who will win the Premier League title in 2026/27? Will Liverpool defend their crown, or can Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle United or Manchester United challenge for the trophy?
Cast your vote and share your predictions on our Premier League 2026/27 Predictions page.
Fixtures & Results
The official fixture list will be released on 19 June 2026. Once announced, you will be able to follow every match, result, table update and statistic throughout the season.
For the latest fixtures, results and standings, visit the official Premier League website.
Key Facts
- 35th Premier League season
- 20 participating clubs
- 380 matches
- 22 August 2026 – 30 May 2027
- Coventry City return after 25 years away from the Premier League
- Hull City return to the Premier League after promotion via the Championship play-offs
- Ipswich Town earn an immediate return to the top flight