The English Premier League's 2026-27 season kicks off on Friday 21 August, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City, marking the competition's 35th edition and following on from a World Cup that boosted the sport's profile. World Cup stars including Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Rodri, and Tottenham's Pedro Porro are among those returning to domestic action, with the season running through to a final on Sunday 30 May 2027.

In the United States, matches will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network in English and on Telemundo and Universo in Spanish, with Peacock providing a livestream option. The article, aimed at American viewers, outlines several paid streaming services offering free trial periods to watch matches, including DirecTV (five-day free trial, from $59.99 for the first month), Sling TV's Sling Blue package (from $54.99 a month, with pricing varying by region) and Hulu + Live TV (three-day free trial). It also notes that celebrity fans such as Dua Lipa, Adele, Idris Elba and Prince William have previously been spotted at Premier League matches.