Liverpool's 2026/27 Season Kicks Off: Key Fixtures and Dates Revealed

Andoni Iraola's tenure as Liverpool head coach begins with a challenging match against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday, August 23, at 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports. This marks the start of a competitive season for the Reds, who follow up with fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Ipswich in their opening three games. Iraola will face his former club Bournemouth on Saturday, September 19, before hosting Manchester City and the reigning champions Arsenal in October. Key fixtures include: November: Hosting Manchester United and an away game at Everton for the first Merseyside derby. December: A busy month with a night game against Aston Villa to conclude the year. As the season progresses, Liverpool encounters tough matches at the end of January and early February, with away games against Manchester United and Arsenal, alongside a home match against Everton. The season finale sees Chelsea visiting Anfield on Saturday, May 1, followed by a trip to the Etihad Stadium and a reunion with Bournemouth in the last game of the season. Key dates for Liverpool's campaign: August 23: Season opener August 27: Champions League draw January 9: FA Cup third round May 30: Premier League season concludes Fans can stay updated with the latest Liverpool news and fixtures through the Sky Sports app.

Source: Sky Sports - 2026-06-19

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