Premier League Matchday 1 preview: fixtures, kick-off times and where the round is decided

The wait is over — the 2026/27 Premier League season starts here with 2 fixtures from Sunday 23 August to Monday 24 August. The round opens with Newcastle vs Liverpool and closes with Fulham vs Chelsea.

Sunday 23 August

• Newcastle vs Liverpool — 15:30 UTC · England

Monday 24 August

• Fulham vs Chelsea — 19:00 UTC · England

All times UTC — each match page shows your local kick-off time. Follow the round live in the match centre, check the Premier League table, and call your scores in the predictions game.