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How to watch Premier League 2026/27: Free Streams, TV Channels & Fixtures — Matchday 1

Here's our full guide for how to watch Premier League 2026/27 including live streams, broadcasters and TV channels around the world.

How to watch Premier League 2026/27: Free Streams, TV Channels & Fixtures — Matchday 1

Premier League 2026/27 kicks off on Friday, August 21, 2026, with Arsenal looking to become the first non-Manchester City club to retain the title since 2009. Three teams under new management - Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea - will aim to challenge for the crown. The other Big Six clubs are led by managers with successful recent campaigns.

Aston Villa, Chelsea and Manchester United have strong squads, while Newcastle United, despite losing key players, have a new manager in Matthias Jaissle. Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford will continue their strong performances in the league. Crystal Palace, Fulham and Leeds United will look to capitalize on their recent success.

Fans in Brazil can watch select matches for free on CazéTV's YouTube channel. In the US, NBC Universal airs the matches on NBC, Peacock and USA Network. The US streaming options include YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream, all offering free trials. In the UK, Sky Sports is the primary broadcaster, with 215 matches broadcast exclusively.

TNT Sports and HBO Max carry 52 games. A Sky Sports subscription costs £35/month or £22/month for Sky TV customers. Additional matches air on TNT Sports and Match of the Day on BBC One. NordVPN can be used to access UK streams from anywhere.

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