Premier League fans won’t have to wait much longer for the return of domestic football after an extended international break.
The Premier League returns on Saturday, October 10, with Matchweek 6 getting underway following a 19-day pause for international football.
The unusual length of the break has left supporters asking: when is the Premier League back?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Premier League return date, this weekend’s fixtures, TV info and the key games to look out for.
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When is the Premier League back?
The Premier League returns on Saturday, October 10, 2026, following the September/October international break.
The first game back sees Arsenal host Leeds United, with the defending champions looking to respond after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in their last Premier League outing.
The match kicks off at 12:30 on Saturday, before five more fixtures take place across Saturday and Sunday.
The extended international break was part of a revised FIFA calendar, with national teams given additional time to play international fixtures.
Premier League fixtures this weekend
The return of the Premier League begins with six matches on Saturday, October 10.
Saturday, October 10
- Arsenal v Leeds United – 12:30, TNT Sports 1
- Aston Villa v Brentford – 15:00
- Chelsea v Bournemouth – 15:00, Premier Sports One (Ireland)
- Ipswich Town v Fulham – 15:00
- Sunderland v Brighton – 15:00
- Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur – 17:30, Sky Sports Premier League
Sunday then brings another three fixtures, including a huge clash at Anfield.
Sunday, October 11
- Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest – 14:00, Sky Sports Main Event
- Hull City v Everton – 14:00, Sky Sports Premier League
- Liverpool v Manchester City – 16:30, Sky Sports Main Event
The weekend’s Matchweek 6 action concludes on Monday evening when Coventry City host Newcastle United at 20:00, live on Sky Sports.
What are the biggest Premier League games this weekend?
There are several eye-catching fixtures when the Premier League returns, but Liverpool v Manchester City is arguably the standout clash.
Manchester City have made a perfect start to the campaign, while Liverpool will be looking to make a statement when the two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday.
There is also plenty of interest at Old Trafford, where Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday’s late kick-off.
Arsenal will also be under pressure to get back to winning ways against Leeds after their surprise defeat to Brighton before the international break.
Liverpool v Manchester City: 114 charges backdrop
The headline fixture of the Premier League’s return comes at a particularly intriguing time, with Liverpool hosting Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, October 11.
The game will be City’s first visit to Anfield since an independent commission found the club guilty of 114 of the 115 Premier League charges brought against them, relating to alleged financial rule breaches. Manchester City have appealed the verdict, with any potential sanctions still to be determined.
That backdrop is likely to add another layer to an already fierce Premier League rivalry. A hostile reception is expected for Manchester City, with reports suggesting the atmosphere at Anfield could be particularly intense when the visitors arrive. Gary Neville has predicted a “brutal” environment, while Merseyside Police have confirmed that appropriate security measures will be in place.
On the pitch, there is plenty at stake too, with the two sides meeting in a fixture that has become one of the defining rivalries in English football over recent seasons.
