**Everton will kick off their new Premier League season at home to Crystal Palace.**
Friday’s release of the forthcoming campaign’s fixtures saw David Moyes’ side handed an opening weekend meeting at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 22.
That will be followed by a trip to Bournemouth on August 29 before Manchester United arrive by the banks of the River Mersey on Saturday, September 5.
The season’s first Merseyside derby also takes place at Bramley-Moore Dock on November 28 before Liverpool will host their neighbours on January 30, 2027.
Frank Lampard will travel to his old club with Coventry City on November 7 before Everton make pay a first competitive visit to the CBS Arena on January 16.
The festive period sees the Blues enjoying successive home fixtures against Sunderland on Boxing Day and Manchester City on December 30.
Moyes’ side will ring in the New Year with a trip to Leeds United on January 2 before rounding off the campaign on Sunday, May 30 at Ipswich Town’s Portman Road.
All fixtures are subject to change and broadcast rescheduling.