The English Premier League is set to kick off its 2026-27 campaign, drawing immense interest from North American viewers fresh off a surge in soccer fandom. With Arsenal embarking on their title defense led by Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, Erling Haaland spearheading Manchester City's charge to reclaim supremacy, and Bruno Fernandes aiming to lift Manchester United back into contention, broadcast coverage across the United States and Canada remains extensive across linear networks and streaming services.

How to Watch the Premier League in the United States

NBC Sports retains the exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for the Premier League through 2028. Matches are distributed across a mix of free-to-air, cable, and streaming platforms:

• NBC: Free over the air with an antenna and included in standard pay-TV packages, NBC regularly broadcasts marquee weekend matches, prominently featuring the Saturday 12:30 p.m. ET showcase. Coverage includes the flagship studio show Premier League Live hosted by Rebecca Lowe alongside Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, and Tim Howard.
• Peacock: NBC's streaming service offers simulcasts of NBC network broadcasts as well as exclusive live fixtures throughout the season. Features include multiview capabilities and instant replay highlights for viewers joining late. A Peacock Premium subscription starts at $10.99 per month ($5.99/month for eligible college students).
• USA Network: As a Versant Media property, USA Network carries a large share of weekly linear broadcasts. Because USA is independent of NBC's direct digital tier, matches broadcast on USA do not stream on Peacock and require pay-TV provider credentials via the USA app.
• Overflow Channels (CNBC, Syfy, Golf Channel): During high-volume broadcast windows, including the simultaneous final-day "Championship Sunday," Versant utilizes overflow channels like CNBC and Syfy.
• Spanish-Language Broadcasts (Telemundo & Universo): Spanish-language television coverage airs on Telemundo (free over the air) and Universo (pay TV), with Spanish streams also accessible on Peacock.

How to Watch the Premier League in Canada

In Canada, streaming service Fubo holds the full broadcast rights for the Premier League. Fubo provides every EPL match across the 38-matchweek season alongside Serie A, Ligue 1, and select Bundesliga fixtures.

Canadian pricing for Fubo's quarterly sports package begins at $44.97 for the first three months before renewing at $83.97 per quarter. The "Sports Pro" package, which also incorporates DAZN for European cup competitions, is priced at $134.97 for the first quarter and $149.97 per subsequent quarter.

Matchweek 1 Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET)

• Friday, Aug. 21: Arsenal vs. Coventry City — 3:00 p.m. (USA)
• Saturday, Aug. 22: Hull City vs. Manchester United — 7:30 a.m. (USA)
• Saturday, Aug. 22: Everton vs. Crystal Palace — 10:00 a.m. (USA)
• Saturday, Aug. 22: Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds United — 10:00 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)
• Saturday, Aug. 22: Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland — 10:00 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN Extra)
• Saturday, Aug. 22: Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur — 12:30 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
• Sunday, Aug. 23: Manchester City vs. Bournemouth — 9:00 a.m. (USA)
• Sunday, Aug. 23: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa — 9:00 a.m. (Peacock)
• Sunday, Aug. 23: Newcastle United vs. Liverpool — 11:30 a.m. (USA)
• Monday, Aug. 24: Fulham vs. Chelsea — 3:00 p.m. (USA)

Key Dates for the 2026-27 Season

The 380-match campaign features scheduled pauses for international windows: Sept. 21–Oct. 6, 2026; Nov. 9–17, 2026; and March 22–30, 2027. The winter transfer window opens on Jan. 1, 2027, and closes on Feb. 1, 2027, before the season wraps up with all 10 fixtures simultaneously on Sunday, May 30, 2027.