Premier League 2026-27: When and Where to Watch Live in India, Matchweek 1 Schedule

New Delhi, August 21, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)

The Premier League 2026-27 season gets underway this weekend, with defending champions Arsenal beginning their title defence against newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.

The new campaign brings fresh managerial faces, promoted clubs and renewed title ambitions, with Indian football fans set to follow the action across television and digital platforms.

Arsenal will open the season at home, while Manchester City begin their campaign against Bournemouth. Liverpool, under new manager Andoni Iraola, travel to Newcastle United, while Manchester United visit newly promoted Hull City.

Another promoted side, Ipswich Town, will host Sunderland in an early test for both clubs. The opening round will conclude with a London derby between Fulham and Chelsea, with Alvaro Arbeloa taking charge of Fulham and Xabi Alonso beginning his tenure at Chelsea.

The season will also feature several high-profile derbies, including the North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, the Manchester Derby between Manchester United and Manchester City, and the Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton.

Where to watch Premier League 2026-27 in India

Indian viewers can watch the Premier League live on JioHotstar, with television coverage available through Star Sports channels. Current listings confirm JioHotstar and Star Sports as the principal Indian platforms for Premier League coverage.