Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool reign begins with an absolute baptism of fire. The newly-appointed Reds boss faces a trip to Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season — 23rd August, 4:30 p.m. BST. No gentle warm-up. No favours. Straight into the trenches.
Liverpool Premier League Fixtures 2026-27: The Key Dates You Need to Know
Iraola’s first Merseyside derby arrives on 28th November at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the return fixture at Anfield set for 30th January. Before that, Liverpool host Manchester United on 21st November — what a start to that run. Furthermore, the Basque tactician heads back to the Vitality Stadium on 19th September to face his former side Bournemouth, the club he guided to a sixth-place finish last season and, remarkably, Europa League qualification for the first time in their history.
The Christmas schedule offers Liverpool some breathing room. Chelsea away, Leeds at home, Spurs at home, Hull away and Aston Villa away fill December — a tough run on paper but hardly the nightmare it could have been. However, the run-in is a completely different beast. Liverpool face Chelsea, Manchester City away, Brentford, Brighton and Bournemouth across the final weeks of the season, signing off on 30th May. Check the official Premier League fixtures page for any scheduling updates.
A New Era at Anfield After Slot’s Sacking and Salah’s Farewell
Make no mistake — this is a full rebuild at Anfield. Mohamed Salah’s emotional send-off ended a trophy-laden chapter, and for the first time since 2017, Liverpool prepare for a top-flight campaign without the Egyptian in their squad. Andy Robertson has also departed, joining Tottenham Hotspur when his contract expired. In his place, Osasuna forward Victor Munoz has signed a six-year deal, signalling genuine ambition for the future.
As BBC Sport reported extensively, Arne Slot paid the price after a catastrophic mid-season collapse. Liverpool won their opening five fixtures last term before a four-match losing streak derailed their title defence. They eventually limped to fifth as Arsenal claimed the crown. Consequently, after such a tame capitulation, Iraola arrives with a point to prove — and a squad desperate to reclaim their place at the summit.
Full Liverpool Premier League Fixtures 2026-27 (All times BST):
Aug. 23 — Newcastle United vs. Liverpool, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 29 — Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest, 3 p.m.
Sept. 5 — Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Sept. 12 — Liverpool vs. Fulham, 3 p.m.
Sept. 19 — Bournemouth vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Oct. 10 — Liverpool vs. Manchester City, 3 p.m.
Oct. 17 — Brentford vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Oct. 24 — Liverpool vs. Brighton and Hove Albion, 3 p.m.
Oct. 31 — Liverpool vs. Arsenal, 3 p.m.
Nov. 7 — Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Nov. 21 — Liverpool vs. Manchester United, 3 p.m.
Nov. 28 — Everton vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Dec. 2 — Liverpool vs. Sunderland, 8 p.m.
Dec. 5 — Chelsea vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Dec. 12 — Liverpool vs. Leeds United, 3 p.m.
Dec. 19 — Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur, 3 p.m.
Dec. 26 — Hull City vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Dec. 30 — Aston Villa vs. Liverpool, 8 p.m.
Jan. 2 — Liverpool vs. Coventry City, 3 p.m.
Jan. 6 — Sunderland vs. Liverpool, 8 p.m.
Jan. 16 — Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace, 3 p.m.
Jan. 23 — Manchester United vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Jan. 30 — Liverpool vs. Everton, 3 p.m.
Feb. 6 — Arsenal vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
Feb. 10 — Coventry City vs. Liverpool, 8 p.m.
Feb. 20 — Liverpool vs. Hull City, 3 p.m.
Feb. 27 — Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
March 3 — Liverpool vs. Aston Villa, 8 p.m.
March 13 — Liverpool vs. Ipswich Town, 3 p.m.
March 20 — Fulham vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
April 10 — Liverpool vs. Newcastle United, 3 p.m.
April 17 — Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
April 24 — Leeds United vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
May 1 — Liverpool vs. Chelsea, 3 p.m.
May 8 — Manchester City vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
May 15 — Liverpool vs. Brentford, 3 p.m.
May 23 — Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m.
May 30 — Liverpool vs. Bournemouth, 4 p.m.
