LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2026: Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk and goalkeeper Alisson Becker with their children line-up before the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 24, 2026: Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk and goalkeeper Alisson Becker with their children line-up before the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Liverpool have a new manager at the helm for 2026/27, and Andoni Iraola has a busy schedule to contend with as he bids to oversee an upturn from last season.
It is another summer of change for the Reds, with Arne Slot replaced by Iraola after a dismal second campaign at the helm.
The spotlight is now on the Spaniard in what also represents his biggest career move to date, with Liverpool needing to challenge in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
There has been a change to the international breaks this season, as the September and October breaks have been combined, reducing the number of times players jet off from four to three across the campaign.
This summer’s World Cup means a delayed start to the season, which will be 287 days long between the first Premier League match and the Champions League final in Madrid.
Key dates for the 2026/27 season
File photo dated 31-01-2026 of Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is set to be unveiled as Liverpoolís new head coach after flying into Merseyside to complete the final details on a deal to succeed Arne Slot. Issue date: Thursday 4th June, 2026.
File photo dated 31-01-2026 of Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is set to be unveiled as Liverpoolís new head coach after flying into Merseyside to complete the final details on a deal to succeed Arne Slot. Issue date: Thursday 4th June, 2026.
August 21 – Premier League season starts
August 27 – Champions League draw
September 1 – Summer transfer window closes
September 8-10 – First Champions League game
September 15/16 – Carabao Cup Third Round
Sept 21-Oct 6 – First international break
November 9-17 – Second international break
January 1 – Winter transfer window opens
January 8-11 – FA Cup Third Round
January 27 – Final Champions League ‘League’ game
February 1 – Winter transfer window closes
February 16/17 – Champions League knockouts/play-offs begin
March 22 – Carabao Cup final
March 23-30 – Third international break
May 22 – FA Cup final
May 30 – Final day of Premier League
June 6 – Champions League final
It makes for another busy season for the Reds, but the change in management has at least restored the excitement for the potential of what could be, which will be tested by the number of fixtures.
Liverpool played 57 games last season and the maximum they could play this time around is 67, if they were to play every game across every competition.
It is a tall order to go the distance in multiple competitions, but silverware has to be on the agenda for Iraola and Co.
Liverpool’s key fixture dates for 2026/27
Vs. Everton: November 28 (A), January 30 (H)
Vs. Man United: November 21 (H), January 23 (A)
Vs. Man City: October 10 (H), May 8 (A)
Vs. Arsenal: October 31 (H), February 6 (A)
December 26: Hull (A)
First game: Newcastle (A) – August 23
Last away game: Brighton – May 23
Last game of season: Bournemouth (H) – May 30
Although Liverpool have lost several key figures since the end of the last season, more new faces will arrive, and a change in approach is guaranteed to reignite the fire.
Enjoy the ride, Reds!
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