The Premier League returns for the 2026/27 season, with Arsenal beginning their title defence, three clubs returning to the top flight, and another campaign bringing together some of the world’s best players, managers and clubs. After a dramatic 2025/26 season, Arsenal enter the new campaign as champions for the first time since 2003/04. Their title triumph made them the third different Premier League champions in as many seasons, following Manchester City in 2023/24 and Liverpool in 2024/25, according to a press release.
Aston Villa won the Europa League, while Crystal Palace lifted the Conference League, adding to Arsenal’s Premier League title and Manchester City’s FA Cup and EFL Cup triumphs. Linear television watch time for the Premier League was reported to be three times that of the UEFA Champions League, while football continues to build an increasingly broad audience across platforms and regions. But the title race is only one part of the Premier League story. From the battle for European qualification to the fight against relegation, last season demonstrated that there is plenty at stake across the table. A record-equalling nine Premier League clubs will compete in European competitions this season, including five in the UEFA Champions League. The Premier League secured an additional Champions League place for a second consecutive season after England finished top of UEFA’s coefficient rankings. English clubs enjoyed a strong European campaign last season, reaching the finals of all three UEFA competitions. The scale of viewing also underlines the League’s position within India’s wider sporting landscape.
Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, reaching the landmark in just 111 appearances and breaking Alan Shearer’s previous record of 124 matches.
