Premier League season kickoff: How to watch every game, streaming schedule and more

The 2026 Premier League season is poised to commence on Friday, August 21, with a highly anticipated match between defending champions Arsenal and newly-promoted Coventry City. The weekend promises an extensive lineup of games, including Hull City vs. Manchester United, Everton vs. Crystal Palace, Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City vs. AFC Bournemouth.

For fans in the United States, the games will be broadcast on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock, the latter of which has recently increased its subscription prices. To catch the Premier League action, viewers have several streaming options at their disposal. These include Peacock, YouTube TV, Fubo, and other providers.

The season's first match kicks off on Saturday, August 22, with Hull City facing off against Manchester United at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. The weekly schedule then continues with matches at 10 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, including Everton vs. Crystal Palace, and Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland. On Sunday, August 23, Peacock will air Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa at 9 a.m., followed by Manchester City vs. AFC Bournemouth at 9 a.m. Eastern time.

The Premier League season, scheduled to run from August 21, 2026, to May 30, 2027, will offer a rich tapestry of matches for football enthusiasts to enjoy, with a diverse array of teams from across England competing for glory.