Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
BBC Unveils Premier League Opening Weekend Coverage
Arsenal begin their title defence against Coventry City as the Premier League returns.
Sport Boys
team
Opening match
Arsenal vs Coventry City on Friday
Monday fixture
Fulham host Chelsea
Highlights
Match of the Day on BBC One and iPlayer Saturday 22:20 BST
Live updates
Text commentaries on BBC Sport website and app
What happened. The BBC announced its coverage plans for the Premier League opening weekend, including live text, highlights, and radio commentary.
- Final Score will provide goal updates throughout the weekend.
- Digital highlights available post-match on BBC Sport platforms.
- BBC Radio 5 Live offers match coverage across the UK.
Fans can follow all Premier League action across BBC platforms throughout the 2026-27 season.
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