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Premier League international breaks 2026/27

The three breaks, the matchweeks either side, and every club's games around them.

The three international breaks in the 2026/27 Premier League season, the matchweeks either side, and every club's last game before and first game after each one. Dates from the Premier League (Premier League, 5 September 2026).

Now

The September and October break: 21 September 2026 to 6 October 2026, between Matchweeks 5 and 6. The September and October windows are merged into one 16-day break this season, and countries play four matches rather than the usual two.

September and October: 21 September 2026 to 6 October 2026

Between Matchweek 5 and Matchweek 6. The September and October windows are merged into one 16-day break this season, and countries play four matches rather than the usual two.

ClubLast game beforeFirst game after
ArsenalBrighton v Arsenal, Sat 19 SeptArsenal v Leeds, Sat 10 Oct
Aston VillaSpurs v Villa, Sat 19 SeptVilla v Brentford, Sat 10 Oct
BournemouthBournemouth v Liverpool, Sun 20 SeptChelsea v Bournemouth, Sat 10 Oct
BrentfordBrentford v Chelsea, Fri 18 SeptVilla v Brentford, Sat 10 Oct
BrightonBrighton v Arsenal, Sat 19 SeptSunderland v Brighton, Sat 10 Oct
ChelseaBrentford v Chelsea, Fri 18 SeptChelsea v Bournemouth, Sat 10 Oct
Coventry CityForest v Coventry, Sat 19 SeptCoventry v Newcastle, Mon 12 Oct
Crystal PalaceLeeds v Palace, Sun 20 SeptPalace v Forest, Sun 11 Oct
EvertonEverton v Ipswich, Sat 19 SeptHull v Everton, Sun 11 Oct
FulhamFulham v United, Sun 20 SeptIpswich v Fulham, Sat 10 Oct
Hull CityNewcastle v Hull, Sat 19 SeptHull v Everton, Sun 11 Oct
Ipswich TownEverton v Ipswich, Sat 19 SeptIpswich v Fulham, Sat 10 Oct
Leeds UnitedLeeds v Palace, Sun 20 SeptArsenal v Leeds, Sat 10 Oct
LiverpoolBournemouth v Liverpool, Sun 20 SeptLiverpool v City, Sun 11 Oct
Manchester CityCity v Sunderland, Sun 20 SeptLiverpool v City, Sun 11 Oct
Manchester UnitedFulham v United, Sun 20 SeptUnited v Spurs, Sat 10 Oct
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle v Hull, Sat 19 SeptCoventry v Newcastle, Mon 12 Oct
Nottingham ForestForest v Coventry, Sat 19 SeptPalace v Forest, Sun 11 Oct
SunderlandCity v Sunderland, Sun 20 SeptSunderland v Brighton, Sat 10 Oct
TottenhamSpurs v Villa, Sat 19 SeptUnited v Spurs, Sat 10 Oct

November: 9 November 2026 to 17 November 2026

Between Matchweek 10 and Matchweek 11.

ClubLast game beforeFirst game after
ArsenalArsenal v Hull, Sat 7 NovNewcastle v Arsenal, Sat 21 Nov
Aston VillaUnited v Villa, Sun 8 NovVilla v Sunderland, Sat 21 Nov
BournemouthIpswich v Bournemouth, Sun 8 NovBournemouth v Forest, Sat 21 Nov
BrentfordBrighton v Brentford, Sun 8 NovBrentford v Everton, Mon 23 Nov
BrightonBrighton v Brentford, Sun 8 NovHull v Brighton, Sun 22 Nov
ChelseaSunderland v Chelsea, Sun 8 NovChelsea v Leeds, Sat 21 Nov
Coventry CityEverton v Coventry, Fri 6 NovCoventry v Palace, Sat 21 Nov
Crystal PalacePalace v Liverpool, Sun 8 NovCoventry v Palace, Sat 21 Nov
EvertonEverton v Coventry, Fri 6 NovBrentford v Everton, Mon 23 Nov
FulhamFulham v Newcastle, Sat 7 NovCity v Fulham, Sat 21 Nov
Hull CityArsenal v Hull, Sat 7 NovHull v Brighton, Sun 22 Nov
Ipswich TownIpswich v Bournemouth, Sun 8 NovSpurs v Ipswich, Sat 21 Nov
Leeds UnitedLeeds v Spurs, Sat 7 NovChelsea v Leeds, Sat 21 Nov
LiverpoolPalace v Liverpool, Sun 8 NovLiverpool v United, Sun 22 Nov
Manchester CityForest v City, Sat 7 NovCity v Fulham, Sat 21 Nov
Manchester UnitedUnited v Villa, Sun 8 NovLiverpool v United, Sun 22 Nov
Newcastle UnitedFulham v Newcastle, Sat 7 NovNewcastle v Arsenal, Sat 21 Nov
Nottingham ForestForest v City, Sat 7 NovBournemouth v Forest, Sat 21 Nov
SunderlandSunderland v Chelsea, Sun 8 NovVilla v Sunderland, Sat 21 Nov
TottenhamLeeds v Spurs, Sat 7 NovSpurs v Ipswich, Sat 21 Nov

March: 22 March 2027 to 30 March 2027

Between Matchweek 30 and Matchweek 31.

ClubLast game beforeFirst game after
ArsenalArsenal v Sunderland, Sat 20 MarCoventry v Arsenal, Sat 10 Apr
Aston VillaForest v Villa, Sat 20 MarVilla v Brighton, Sat 10 Apr
BournemouthBrentford v Bournemouth, Sat 20 MarBournemouth v City, Sat 10 Apr
BrentfordBrentford v Bournemouth, Sat 20 MarSpurs v Brentford, Sat 10 Apr
BrightonBrighton v Coventry, Sat 20 MarVilla v Brighton, Sat 10 Apr
ChelseaHull v Chelsea, Sat 20 MarChelsea v Fulham, Sat 10 Apr
Coventry CityBrighton v Coventry, Sat 20 MarCoventry v Arsenal, Sat 10 Apr
Crystal PalaceIpswich v Palace, Sat 20 MarPalace v Everton, Sat 10 Apr
EvertonEverton v Spurs, Sat 20 MarPalace v Everton, Sat 10 Apr
FulhamFulham v Liverpool, Sat 20 MarChelsea v Fulham, Sat 10 Apr
Hull CityHull v Chelsea, Sat 20 MarUnited v Hull, Sat 10 Apr
Ipswich TownIpswich v Palace, Sat 20 MarSunderland v Ipswich, Sat 10 Apr
Leeds UnitedNewcastle v Leeds, Sat 20 MarLeeds v Forest, Sat 10 Apr
LiverpoolFulham v Liverpool, Sat 20 MarLiverpool v Newcastle, Sat 10 Apr
Manchester CityCity v United, Sat 20 MarBournemouth v City, Sat 10 Apr
Manchester UnitedCity v United, Sat 20 MarUnited v Hull, Sat 10 Apr
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle v Leeds, Sat 20 MarLiverpool v Newcastle, Sat 10 Apr
Nottingham ForestForest v Villa, Sat 20 MarLeeds v Forest, Sat 10 Apr
SunderlandArsenal v Sunderland, Sat 20 MarSunderland v Ipswich, Sat 10 Apr
TottenhamEverton v Spurs, Sat 20 MarSpurs v Brentford, Sat 10 Apr

Games in every competition from the match-data feed, UK dates. European dates that are still placeholders in the feed may move.

Common questions

When are the international breaks in 2026/27?

Three: 21 September 2026 to 6 October 2026; 9 November 2026 to 17 November 2026; 22 March 2027 to 30 March 2027 (Premier League, 5 September 2026).

When does the Premier League come back after the break?

Matchweek 6 follows the september and october break, starting on Saturday 10 October 2026.

Why is the autumn break longer this season?

The Premier League says the September and October international breaks are "merged into one 16-day period, running from 21 September to 6 October", with countries playing four matches rather than the standard two.

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