When does the premier League and foobtall Season start in the UK

The Premier League season in the UK starts on Saturday, 22 August 2026 for the 2026/27 campaign, and it runs through to Sunday, 30 May 2027. The 2025/26 season started on Friday, 15 August 2025 and ended on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

Quick Scoop

• Next Premier League start date: 22 August 2026.

• Next Premier League final day: 30 May 2027.

• Last season’s start date: 15 August 2025.

• Last season’s final day: 24 May 2026.

UK football season

In the UK, the top-flight football calendar usually begins in August and finishes in May. For the Premier League specifically, the league confirmed the 2026/27 opening round would begin on 22 August 2026 , a bit later than usual.

If you mean the wider football season beyond the Premier League, that also generally follows the same August-to-May pattern, though cup competitions and lower leagues can have slightly different schedules.

TL;DR

• Premier League 2026/27 starts: 22 August 2026.

• Premier League 2026/27 ends: 30 May 2027.