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Premier League 2026/27 Begins Aug 21, Sky Sports Airs 215 Games

6/20/2026

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The Premier League 2026/27 season starts on August 21, 2026.
Sky Sports will air at least 215 live matches while Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool open their campaigns on Aug 21, Aug 24 and Aug 23 (4:30 pm) respectively.
Key dates include the Champions League draw on Aug 27, the FA Cup third round on Jan 9, the FA Cup final on May 22, the league conclusion on May 30, and the Champions League final on Jun 5 in Madrid.

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The Premier League 2026/27 season starts on August 21, 2026.
Sky Sports will air at least 215 live matches while Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool open their campaigns on Aug 21, Aug 24 and Aug 23 (4:30 pm) respectively.
Key dates include the Champions League draw on Aug 27, the FA Cup third round on Jan 9, the FA Cup final on May 22, the league conclusion on May 30, and the Champions League final on Jun 5 in Madrid.