Fulham kick off the 2026/27 Premier League at home against Chelsea on Monday Night Football, broadcast live on Sky Sports. The clash pits two recent Real Madrid alumni – potential Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa against Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso – in a West London derby that could set the tone for both clubs’ campaigns. The game starts at 8pm, offering a prime‑time showcase.

The schedule gives Fulham three home fixtures in the festive period, hosting Brighton on Boxing Day before a late‑December showdown with Arsenal. Later, the club finishes the season against every promoted side – Ipswich, Coventry and Hull – before sealing the campaign with a home game versus Manchester United on the final day. A mid‑week trip to Everton in February also adds pressure.

Key dates include the season opener on August 22, the FA Cup third round on January 9, and the Carabao Cup final on March 21. With Chelsea visiting again in April and a packed December slate, Fulham’s fixture list tests depth and could influence their push for a top‑half finish. Sky Sports will air over 200 live matches, underscoring the league’s commercial pull.