About the Premier League
The Premier League (The Football Association Premier League Limited) is a professional football league for clubs from England and some clubs from Wales. The championship runs from August to May, with 20 clubs competing. Each team plays 38 matches.
Official Premier League website
2026/27 Season
The new 2026/27 English Premier League season will start on August 22, 2026, and will conclude on May 30, 2027. The league traditionally features 20 teams, with each club playing 38 matches — 380 games in total over the course of the season.
The opening round will take place on August 22–24, 2026. The final, 38th round is scheduled for May 30, 2027. All matches on the final day are expected to kick off simultaneously.
Premier League 2026/27 Participants
The following 20 teams will compete in the Premier League during the 2026/27 season:
- Manchester City
- Arsenal
- Liverpool
- Manchester United
- Chelsea
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Newcastle United
- Aston Villa
- Crystal Palace
- Brighton
- Bournemouth
- Fulham
- Brentford
- Everton
- Nottingham Forest
- West Ham United
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Leeds United
- Burnley
- Sunderland
Three clubs — Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland — retained or returned to the top flight following the previous season.
Who Are the Favorites?
The main contenders for the title in the 2026/27 season include several of England's leading clubs:
- Manchester City — one of the main favorites thanks to a strong squad and consistent results in recent seasons.
- Arsenal — the team continues to challenge for the title and regularly competes near the top of the Premier League table.
- Liverpool — the reigning champions from the 2025/26 season and one of the main contenders to retain the title.
- Chelsea — a club with significant potential and ambitions to compete for the highest positions.
- Manchester United — looking to return to the title race after several inconsistent seasons.
Particular attention will also be paid to Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur, who could challenge for European qualification places.
History of the English Football Championship
The modern Premier League was founded in 1992 after the leading English clubs broke away from the Football League. The inaugural 1992/93 season featured 22 teams.
The first goal in Premier League history was scored by Brian Deane of Sheffield United. Manchester United became the first Premier League champions, winning the title in the 1992/93 season.
In 1995, the number of participating clubs was reduced from 22 to 20. The 20-team format has remained in place ever since.
Since 2016, the Premier League has had no title sponsor, so the official name of the competition is simply Premier League.
Previous Premier League Winners
| Season | Country | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | England | Liverpool |
| 2024/25 | England | Liverpool |
| 2023/24 | England | Manchester City |
In the 2025/26 season, Liverpool became English champions and continued to strengthen its status as one of the most successful clubs in Premier League history.
2027/28 Season
The next English Premier League 2027/28 season will take place after the conclusion of the 2026/27 campaign. The exact start and end dates, as well as the full fixture schedule, will be announced later.
Keep an eye on the dates of football tournaments and other events in our Sports Events Calendar.
