| Match Summary | |
| Match | Arsenal vs Coventry City |
| Tournament | Premier League |
| Date | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT |
| TV Channels | USA Network, Universo, Telemundo |
| Live Stream | Fubo |
How to watch Arsenal vs Coventry City in the USA
Arsenal vs. Coventry City will be available in the United States on USA Network, with coverage also available through Fubo. Spanish-language viewers can follow it on Universo and Universo NOW, while Telemundo Deportes En Vivo and SiriusXM FC are also listed among the available options for the match.
Can I watch Arsenal vs Coventry City for free?
Eligible new subscribers can use Fubo‘s 5-day free trial to watch Arsenal vs. Coventry City. It currently advertises a five-day trial for its Core, Sports + News, Ultra and Latino plans, although trial availability can depend on the plan.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
Arsenal will begin their Premier League title defense at Emirates Stadium after winning the 2025/26 championship. Mikel Arteta‘s team finished top of the table and now face the challenge of becoming only the third Arsenal side in the Premier League era to successfully retain the title.
The opener comes just days after the Gunners defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, giving them an early trophy and plenty of momentum heading into the new campaign.
Kai Havertz of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match (Source: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The matchup also presents a dramatic contrast in circumstances. Arsenal are entering the season as champions and have strengthened their squad with the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, while Coventry City are back in the top flight for the first time since 2001.
Frank Lampard‘s team won the Championship last season after scoring 97 goals, the highest total in the division, and finished 11 points clear of second-place Ipswich Town.
Coventry’s promotion represents one of the most significant stories of the opening weekend. The Sky Blues have reinforced their squad during the summer, adding players including Guimaraes’ former Newcastle teammate Frank Onyeka, winger Loum Tchaouna and goalkeeper Carl Rushworth.
Arsenal vs Coventry City: Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya; Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhaes, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White; Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice; Christos Tzolis, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka; Kai Havertz.
Coventry City (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth; Jay Dasilva, Bobby Thomas, Aurele Amenda, Milan van Ewijk; Caleb Yirenkyi, Matt Grimes; Loum Tchaouna, Frank Onyeka, Brandon Thomas-Asante; Ellis Simms.
What time is the Arsenal vs Coventry City match?
The Arsenal vs. Coventry City match kicks off on Friday, August 21, at 3:00 PM ET. The game will be played at Emirates Stadium in London and serves as the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
- Eastern Time: 3:00 PM
- Central Time: 2:00 PM
- Mountain Time: 1:00 PM
- Pacific Time: 12:00 PM
