Premier League 2026-27 Season Guide
Premier League 2026/27
Your complete guide to the new season — all 20 clubs, where to watch in the UK, the key dates, pre-season odds and a free season predictor.
At a Glance — Key Facts
Key Dates — 2026-27 Season
From fixtures release to the final-day finale
What’s New This Season
The three promoted clubs, the three that went down, and a record managerial reshuffle
Up from the Championship
Coventry City
Championship winners (97 goals). Back in the top flight after a 25-year wait, with Frank Lampard the architect.
Ipswich Town
Straight back up at the first attempt. Gary O’Neil replaces Kieran McKenna, who stepped down after back-to-back promotions.
Hull City
Play-off winners — Oli McBurnie’s Wembley goal beat Middlesbrough to end a nine-year absence.
Down to the Championship
West Ham United
Burnley
Wolverhampton Wanderers
A summer of new managers
Seven clubs begin 2026-27 with a new permanent manager — a joint-record churn. Pep Guardiola resigned at Manchester City (replaced by Enzo Maresca) and Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool (replaced by Andoni Iraola). Elsewhere: Xabi Alonso (Chelsea), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Roberto De Zerbi (Tottenham), Marco Rose (Bournemouth), Pierre Sage (Crystal Palace) and Gary O’Neil (Ipswich).
How to Watch in the UK
Sky Sports, TNT Sports and BBC Match of the Day — who shows what
Sky Sports
The bulk of live coverage — more than 140 weekend games, Friday and Monday nights, three full midweek rounds, and (for the first time) all ten final-day matches live.
TNT Sports
Exclusive Saturday 12:30 lunchtime kick-offs plus two full midweek rounds across the season.
BBC — Match of the Day
Free-to-air highlights of every match, weekend and midweek, on BBC One and iPlayer.
Saturday Blackout
Games kicking off at 3pm on Saturday are still not shown live on UK TV. Amazon Prime Video no longer holds any Premier League rights.
Want to know exactly what’s on right now? Our live UK TV guide lists every match, kick-off time and channel, updated automatically.
Live Premier League Table
Standings update automatically after every match
The 2026-27 table goes live when the season kicks off on 21 August 2026. Until then this shows the most recent standings. Live data via FootyStats.
All 20 Clubs — Find Your Next Fixture
Pick a club for their next match and live team stats
Pick any club to see their next fixture and live team stats, updated automatically. Newly promoted sides (Coventry, Hull, Ipswich) are flagged ★; the seven clubs with a new manager are covered in What’s New.
★ = newly promoted. Live data via FootyStats — no manual updates needed.
Pre-Season Odds
Title, top-4 and relegation markets — a dated snapshot
A pre-season snapshot of the main outright markets, accurate as of 30 June 2026. Odds move constantly — always check the latest price before betting.
Title winner
Arsenal
Defending champions, and the bookmakers’ clear favourites to go back to back.
Manchester City
Enzo Maresca inherits a relentless squad; never write City off.
Liverpool
Andoni Iraola takes the reins at Anfield for a fresh chapter.
Manchester United
Michael Carrick leads a rebuild the market is cautiously backing.
Chelsea
Xabi Alonso’s young side are the wildcard of the top six.
Aston Villa
Outside the elite tier but capable of gatecrashing the race.
Top-4 finish
| Club | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1/10 |
| Manchester City | 1/4 |
| Liverpool | 4/9 |
| Manchester United | 1/2 |
| Chelsea | 11/10 |
Relegation
| Club | Odds |
|---|---|
| Hull City | 1/4 |
| Coventry City | 8/13 |
| Ipswich Town | 4/6 |
| Sunderland | 2/1 |
| Leeds United | 11/2 |
| Crystal Palace | 11/2 |
| Fulham | 11/2 |
Top-scorer market: Erling Haaland, the 2025-26 Golden Boot winner, heads the early betting, with Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Ollie Watkins among the leading home-based contenders. See live prices via the link below.
See the latest Premier League odds →Free Season Predictor
Make your picks for 2026-27 — saved to your device
Lock in your calls for the season — it saves to this device so you can come back and check how you did. No sign-up, just for fun.
Running an office or pub sweepstake? Grab our printable season sweepstake kit — draw a club for everyone and track it all season.
Fantasy Premier League — Early Tips
Get your FPL planning started before the new season
Premium core
Arsenal (6/4 title favourites) and Man City assets remain the spine of most early squads; Liverpool attackers look strong against a soft opening run.
Mind the new bosses
Seven clubs start with a new manager — a joint-record. Give Maresca’s City, Alonso’s Chelsea and Iraola’s Liverpool a couple of weeks before committing heavily to their midfields.
Promoted = rotation risk
Hull, Coventry and Ipswich sit at the shortest relegation prices. Treat their defenders as cheap enablers, not nailed picks, until form settles.
Defensive contribution points
The defensive-contribution rule (clearances, blocks, interceptions, tackles) rewards busy defenders and holding midfielders — factor it into your cheap-defender picks.
Plan your chips
With two of each chip per half of the season, map your Wildcard and Bench Boost to fixture swings rather than burning them early.
The official Fantasy Premier League game for 2026-27 launches later this summer; rule tweaks will be confirmed at launch on fantasy.premierleague.com.
Have Your Say
Cast your title pick — and see where the bookmakers stand
Golden Boot & Records
The all-time scorers, recent winners and the champions roll
Alan Shearer is the all-time leading scorer with 260 Premier League goals. Mohamed Salah and Thierry Henry share the record for most Golden Boots (four each). Erling Haaland holds the single-season record — 36 goals in 2022-23.
| Player | Awards | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 4 | 17-18, 21-22, 23-24*, 24-25 |
| Thierry Henry | 4 | 01-02, 03-04, 04-05, 05-06 |
| Alan Shearer | 3 | 94-95, 95-96, 96-97 |
| Harry Kane | 3 | 15-16, 16-17, 20-21 |
| Erling Haaland | 3 | 22-23, 23-24*, 25-26 |
| Season | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Erling Haaland (Man City) | 27 |
| 2024–25 | Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) | 29 |
| 2023–24 | Salah / Haaland (shared) | 27 |
| 2022–23 | Erling Haaland (Man City) | 36 🏆 |
| 2021–22 | Son / Salah (shared) | 23 |
| 2020–21 | Harry Kane (Spurs) | 23 |
Most titles: Manchester United (13) lead the way, with Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool the other modern powers. Arsenal’s 2025-26 crown was their first since the Invincibles of 2003-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about the 2026-27 Premier League season
When does the 2026-27 Premier League season start?
The 2026-27 Premier League season starts on Friday 21 August 2026 and ends on the final day, Sunday 30 May 2027, when all ten matches kick off at the same time.
Which teams were promoted to the Premier League for 2026-27?
Coventry City (Championship winners), Ipswich Town (runners-up) and Hull City (play-off winners) came up. Coventry return after 25 years, Hull after nine, and Ipswich bounce straight back after a single season away.
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 2025-26?
West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers went down from the 2025-26 Premier League.
Who are the favourites to win the 2026-27 Premier League?
As a pre-season snapshot (30 June 2026), Arsenal are the 6/4 favourites to defend their title, ahead of Manchester City (5/2) and Liverpool (11/2). Odds change constantly — always check the latest before betting.
What channel is the Premier League on in the UK in 2026-27?
Sky Sports shows 215+ live matches, TNT Sports shows 52 (including the Saturday 12:30 slot), and BBC’s Match of the Day carries highlights of all 380 games. Amazon Prime Video no longer holds Premier League rights.
Is there still a 3pm Saturday blackout?
Yes. Live televising of matches kicking off at 3pm on a Saturday remains blocked in the UK, so those games are not shown live on TV here.
Who won the Premier League in 2025-26?
Arsenal won the 2025-26 Premier League — their first league title in 22 years.
Who won the 2025-26 Golden Boot?
Erling Haaland won the 2025-26 Golden Boot with 27 goals, his third in the competition.
Who has won the most Premier League titles?
Manchester United have won the most Premier League titles with 13, ahead of Manchester City and the rest of the chasing pack.
Who are the new Premier League managers for 2026-27?
It is a summer of upheaval: Enzo Maresca (Manchester City, after Pep Guardiola resigned), Andoni Iraola (Liverpool, after Arne Slot was sacked), Xabi Alonso (Chelsea), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Roberto De Zerbi (Tottenham), Marco Rose (Bournemouth), Pierre Sage (Crystal Palace) and Gary O’Neil (Ipswich Town).
When is the summer 2026 transfer deadline?
The summer transfer window shuts on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 23:00 BST.
How can I see which Premier League game is on today?
Our live UK TV guide at whatchan.co.uk/today lists every match, kick-off time and channel for the day, updated automatically.