2026-2027 Premier League
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 2026 – May 2027 |
← 2025–26 2027-28 →
All statistics correct as of 17 August 2025. | |
The 2026–27 Premier League will be the 35th season of the Premier League and the 128th season of top-flight English football. The fixtures are set to release in June 2026. The season will most likely consist of 33 weekend and five midweek rounds of matches.
This will be the second full season with semi-automated offside technology in use, following its introduction during the 2024-25 campaign on 12 April 2025. Puma will also supply the match ball for the second full season after replacing Nike in 2025-2026[1]
Sponsorship Changes
Starting in the 2026–27 season, the Premier League will introduce significant changes to its sponsorship policies aimed at promoting responsible advertising and financial transparency. The league will implement a voluntary ban on front-of-shirt sponsorship deals with gambling companies. Gambling brands will still be permitted to advertise on shirt sleeves and pitchside hoardings, but the ban on main shirt sponsorship will reflect the league’s commitment to reducing the visibility of gambling-related advertising in football. The Premier League will also enforce stricter regulations on sponsorship agreements involving associated companies. These rules will ensure that sponsorship deals represent fair market value and are not used to circumvent financial fair play regulations, promoting competitive balance and financial integrity among clubs.
Rule Changes
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is considering a new rule that would require goalkeepers to release the ball within a certain timeframe after possession. If implemented, this change could come into effect in the 2026–27 season, impacting goalkeeping strategies and time management during matches.[2]
The Premier League will introduce stricter regulations on sponsorship deals, particularly those involving associated companies. These changes aim to ensure that sponsorship agreements reflect fair market value, promoting financial transparency and competitive balance among clubs.[3]
References
- ^ "Semi-automated offside technology to be introduced in Matchweek 32". www.premierleague.com. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ 161385360554578 (7 March 2025). "Premier League goalkeeper left bewildered by revolutionary new rule change". talkSPORT. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has numeric name (help) - ^ "Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal". BBC Sport. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.