Arsenal FC fixtures after Champions League games as Man City double-header is confirmed

Europe’s premier club competition gets underway earlier than usual in the 2026-27 campaign, starting the week commencing September 8 as fixtures from the league phase will be played across three days.

The Gunners are in pot one ahead of the new campaign, but do not discover their opponents for the league phase until the end of August when the draw takes place.

Though, the 2026-27 Champions League schedule has already been revealed.

With Arsenal discovering their Premier League fixture list on Friday morning, it has allowed for the Gunners to learn their fate with regards to who they will face after all eight European fixtures next season.

It works out to be relatively kind to Mikel Arteta’s side with five home games directly after a Champions League fixture. However, the big story is two games against likely title rivals Manchester City following matchday five and eight.

Matchday 1: 8-10 September 2026

12/09/2026 – Sunderland (a)

Matchday 2: 13/14 October 2026

17/10/2026 – Nottingham Forest (a)

Matchday 3: 20/21 October 2026

Matchday 4: 3/4 November 2026

07/11/2026 – Hull City (h)

Matchday 5: 24/25 November 2026

28/11/2026 – Manchester City (h)

Matchday 6: 8/9 December 2026

12/12/2026 – Bournemouth (h)

Matchday 7: 19/20 January 2027

23/01/2027 – Newcastle (h)

Matchday 8: 27 January 2027

30/01/2027 – Manchester City (a)