Premier League Matchday 1 preview: fixtures, kick-off times and where the round is decided
By KickoffHQ Match Desk · August 17, 2026
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.
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