Premier League Matchweek 3 Fixtures 2026/27
Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 Premier League season runs from Friday, 4 September to Sunday, 6 September 2026, following the first international break of the season. The round closes with a genuine London derby heavyweight, as Arsenal host Chelsea in the highest-profile fixture of the weekend so far.
Below is the full breakdown: dates, kickoff times, venues, broadcasters, and a short preview for every fixture. All times are UK (BST) and subject to change closer to matchday. You can also explore our complete Premier League 2026/27 season guide for broader team overviews and extra match details.
Friday 4 September
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool
- Kick-off: 20:00 BST
- Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich
- TV/Broadcast: Sky Sports
- Status: Not yet played
Ipswich Town’s first home game against genuine title contenders since returning to the Premier League. Portman Road under Friday night lights should be a raucous atmosphere, though Liverpool, still finding their feet under Andoni Iraola, will start this one as clear favourites.
Saturday 5 September
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
- Kick-off: 12:30 BST
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
- TV/Broadcast: TNT Sports
- Status: Not yet played
An early kickoff at St James’ Park against a Bournemouth side that has become one of the league’s more consistent mid-table performers in recent seasons. Newcastle will want a home atmosphere that sets the tone for the weekend.
Brentford vs Sunderland
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
- TV/Broadcast: Not televised live in the UK (3pm blackout)
- Status: Not yet played
Two well-drilled, physical sides meet in west London. Sunderland have shown they can compete with established Premier League opposition since their promotion, and Brentford’s home form makes this a genuinely open contest.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: American Express Stadium, Brighton
- TV/Broadcast: Not televised live in the UK (3pm blackout)
- Status: Not yet played
Brighton’s possession-based approach against a Leeds side that likes to press high and play on the front foot. Expect an entertaining, end-to-end game between two clubs with clear footballing identities.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London
- TV/Broadcast: Not televised live in the UK (3pm blackout)
- Status: Not yet played
Another London derby, this time on the banks of the Thames. Crystal Palace have built a reputation for organised, difficult-to-break-down football under Pierre Sage, which could make life awkward for a Fulham side still adjusting to life under new management.
Manchester City vs Coventry City
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- TV/Broadcast: Not televised live in the UK (3pm blackout)
- Status: Not yet played
Coventry’s first trip to a genuine Premier League powerhouse since their promotion. Manchester City will be expected to win comfortably at the Etihad, though newly promoted sides have occasionally used games like this to show their character even in defeat.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham
- TV/Broadcast: Not televised live in the UK (3pm blackout)
- Status: Not yet played
The City Ground has become one of the more difficult away trips in the Premier League in recent seasons, and Tottenham will need a much sharper performance here than they’ve shown so far this campaign.
Hull City vs Aston Villa
- Kick-off: 17:30 BST
- Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull
- TV/Broadcast: Sky Sports
- Status: Not yet played
Hull City look to build on their return to the top flight against an Aston Villa side that arrives full of confidence after their Europa League success. A tough ask for the home side, but the MKM Stadium crowd should be fully behind them.
Sunday 6 September
Everton vs Manchester United
- Kick-off: 14:00 BST
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
- TV/Broadcast: Sky Sports
- Status: Not yet played
Manchester United’s first visit to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium of the season. Everton have made their new dockside home a genuinely difficult place to visit, and United will need to be at their best to leave with all three points.
Arsenal vs Chelsea
- Kick-off: 16:30 BST
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- TV/Broadcast: Sky Sports
- Status: Not yet played
The standout fixture of Matchweek 3. Arsenal, still unbeaten in their title defence, host a Chelsea side finding its feet under Xabi Alonso. This London rivalry always draws a huge audience, and both sets of fans will treat it as an early measuring stick for the season ahead. For the complete picture beyond this clash, check the Arsenal 2026/27 fixture guide and the Chelsea 2026/27 fixture guide for every match and kick-off time.
How to Watch Premier League Matchweek 3
Sky Sports carries the majority of Matchweek 3’s live fixtures, including Friday’s opener, Saturday evening’s Hull City vs Aston Villa, and Sunday’s double bill of Everton vs Manchester United and Arsenal vs Chelsea. TNT Sports has the Saturday lunchtime fixture, Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth. Five of Saturday’s 3pm kickoffs fall under the traditional UK blackout and aren’t shown live domestically.
A few tips for catching every game:
- Confirm which package, Sky Sports or TNT Sports, carries your fixture before matchday.
- Kickoff times can still shift as broadcasters finalise later selections, so double-check nearer the date.
- Fans outside the UK should check their own region’s official Premier League broadcast partner, since international rights differ from the UK schedule above.
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For reliable access to Matchweek 3, official broadcasters remain the safer route, whether that’s a Sky Sports or TNT Sports subscription in the UK or your country’s licensed Premier League partner elsewhere. Many broadcasters now offer flexible short-term or single-match passes, which can be a more practical option than the real risks tied to unlicensed IPTV apps, including bundled malware on APK downloads and streams that disappear right when the match is at its most exciting.
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