Matchweek 2 of the 2026-27 Premier League season begins August 28, according to a report published August 27. Peacock will stream several key games as the second week of the season kicks off following a week of upsets and dramatic late winners.
The upcoming schedule for August 29 and August 30 includes Bournemouth vs. Everton at 10 a.m. ET and Tottenham Hotspur vs. Newcastle United at 12:30 p.m. ET, with the latter being simulcast on NBC. On Sunday, August 30, viewers can watch Chelsea vs. Brighton at 9 a.m. ET and Sunderland vs. Fulham at 9 a.m. ET.
In the opening weekend of the season, seven of the ten fixtures were won by home teams. Notable victories were secured by Brighton, Arsenal, Brentford, and Hull City. Hull City notably defeated Manchester United 2-0 in their first Premier League match since 2017. Leeds and Chelsea were the only clubs to secure away victories, with Chelsea winning against Fulham in the first game for manager Xabi Alonso.
Several storylines are expected for Matchweek 2. Bournemouth seeks to recover after a late stoppage time winner from Josko Gvardiol cost them a point against Manchester City. Everton enters the match following a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
Tottenham Hotspur aims to bounce back after a 3-0 loss to Brentford, while Newcastle United will be managed by Roberto De Zerbi. Chelsea faces Brighton at Stamford Bridge in Xabi Alonso's first Premier League match at the venue. Meanwhile, Sunderland and Fulham both seek their first points after losing their opening matches.
Key players to watch include Cole Palmer of Chelsea, Jordan Pickford of Everton, and Fulham forward Gonzalo Garcia. Peacock offers over 200 Premier League matches per season as part of its live sports lineup.
