Premier League announces fixture changes for October and November 2026

The Premier League has confirmed fixture changes for October and November as part of its standard scheduling process for the 2026/27 season, with matches already being adjusted to accommodate live television broadcasts and European competition demands.

The league published its full 380-game fixture list on June 19, 2026, covering every match from the opening weekend through the end of the campaign. As is routine, the league flagged from the outset that all listed dates and times remain subject to revision.

How the scheduling process works

For October 2026, the Premier League plans to announce television broadcast selections during the week of August 24. November’s selections follow later, with the announcement window set for the week of September 21.

Several matches already carry conditional notes tied to UEFA competitions. Clubs including Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and Sunderland have fixtures marked as potentially moveable depending on their involvement in European tournaments.

Three weekends will see no Premier League action at all: September 26, October 3, and November 14, 2026. Those breaks align with the international fixture calendar, where national teams take priority and club football pauses entirely.

What the 2026/27 season looks like so far

The season opens on August 21, 2026, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City.

Why this matters for clubs and supporters

For supporters, the practical implication is straightforward: do not make non-refundable travel bookings for October or November fixtures until the broadcast selections are confirmed. The window for October selections opens the week of August 24, giving fans roughly a month of lead time before those matches arrive.

The conditional notes already attached to Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and Sunderland fixtures suggest the Premier League is anticipating those clubs will need schedule flexibility as the season progresses.

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