Premier League 2026/27: Everything you need to know ahead of the new season
The 2026/27 Premier League season begins with Arsenal defending their title and three promoted clubs returning to the top flight. With nine English clubs competing in Europe, another fiercely contested title race and battles for European qualification and survival expected, the new campaign promises plenty of drama. Here’s everything you need to know, including key statistics, players, managers…
The 2026/27 Premier League season is set to kick off with Arsenal defending their title, following a dramatic 2025/26 campaign where three different teams won the championship for the first time in three consecutive years. The season saw a record nine Premier League clubs competing in European competitions, including five in the UEFA Champions League.
English clubs had a strong showing in Europe, with Aston Villa winning the Europa League, Crystal Palace the Conference League, and Arsenal securing the Premier League title. Last season also featured a record number of matches decided by a single goal, with 37.3% of games ending with a one-goal difference. The new season will see three clubs returning to the Premier League: Coventry City, Hull City, and Ipswich Town.
The latter two return after one season in the Championship, while Coventry City make their return after 25 years. The Premier League continues to attract the world's best players, with players from 67 countries represented across its 20 clubs. English players make up the largest proportion of top global talent at 14%. In India, Premier League viewership has grown significantly, with 9.04 billion minutes of watch time across the JioStar network in 2025/26, representing a 200% increase in non-metro regions.
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