The 2026-27 Premier League season commenced on August 21 with a match between defending champions Arsenal and newly promoted Coventry City. This marks the start of a 380-game season that will run through May 2027, featuring 20 teams including three new entrants: Coventry City, Ipswich Town, and Hull City.
Broadcasting in the United States
In the U.S., NBC Sports holds the exclusive rights to broadcast Premier League matches. Viewers can watch games primarily on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, or on NBC's television networks, most frequently the USA Network. Games broadcast on USA Network or its affiliated channels like CNBC, Golf Channel, and Syfy will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day. Matches aired directly on Peacock are exclusive to the platform. Peacock also offers multi-view streaming options for fans who wish to follow multiple games simultaneously.
Subscription Options
Peacock offers two subscription tiers: Premium, which includes ads, at $12.99 per month, and Premium Plus, which is ad-free, at $19.99 per month. Annual plans are also available, offering a discount equivalent to two months free, costing $129.99 with ads or $199.99 without ads. An ad-free Premium Plus subscription can also be accessed through Prime Video, which includes a seven-day free trial, a feature not offered with direct Peacock subscriptions.
For those without cable, live TV streaming services can provide access to matches on USA Network and NBC. DIRECTV is highlighted as a recommended service, offering a five-day free trial and a discount on the first month. The Choice plan, with over 125 channels including USA Network and NBC, is suggested. An alternative is DIRECTV's MySports Genre Pack, which also includes USA Network and NBC at a monthly cost of $49.99 after a five-day free trial.
Key Dates and Schedule
The season's opening day was August 21, with the summer transfer window closing on September 1. Major European club competitions begin in September, with the UEFA Champions League on September 8, the UEFA Europa League on September 16, and the UEFA Conference League on October 15. The winter transfer window opens on January 1, and the FA Cup third round, featuring Premier League clubs, starts on January 9. The winter transfer window closes on February 1, and the final day of the Premier League season is scheduled for May 30, 2027.
The opening weekend featured several matches, including Arsenal vs. Coventry City on August 21, Hull City vs. Manchester United and Everton vs. Crystal Palace on August 22, and Manchester City vs. Bournemouth on August 23. The full fixture list, including match times in EST and broadcast details in the U.S., is available on the Premier League's official website. Notable derby matches throughout the season include the North London Derby, Manchester Derby, and Merseyside Derby.