How To Watch the 2026 Premier League Season With Sling TV
Following an electric World Cup, the biggest stars in soccer take the pitch when the Premier League returns on Aug. 21. Here’s how to watch the most matches with Sling.
If the Premier League were a television drama, the writers' room would have just fired the showrunner, recast half the lead roles, and blown up the primary set. After an expanded summer FIFA World Cup™ and a managerial carousel that spun entirely off its axis, the 2026/27 campaign is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable seasons in the history of England's top flight. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or a neutral fan who just loves the beautiful game's particular brand of chaos, the stage is set for an absolutely spectacular nine months of soccer.
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Here’s everything you need to know to watch the 2026/27 Premier League season on USA Network and NBC with Sling. To get started, use the link to subscribe to Sling Blue!
How to watch the Premier League with Sling
When the whistle blows and the chaos unfolds, you don't want to miss a second of the action. You can watch the most thrilling moments of the 2026/27 campaign with Sling Blue.
With your Sling Blue plan, you get access to USA Network and, in select markets, your local NBC channel—the primary broadcast homes for Premier League matches in the US.
It's the perfect, flexible way to ensure you catch every breathtaking goal, controversial VAR decision, and dramatic stoppage-time winner. Grab your scarf, settle into your favorite spot on the couch, and sign in to Sling to experience the beautiful game on your own terms. Now here’s a closer look at the biggest storylines heading into the season.
The post-Guardiola era and the great managerial carousel
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The Premier League is undergoing a monumental identity crisis, with nine out of 20 clubs starting the season under a brand-new manager (10 if you include Roberto De Zerbi, who technically took charge of Tottenham Hotspur at the tail-end of last season).
The biggest shockwave, of course, is the end of the Pep Guardiola era at Manchester City. Former assistant Enzo Maresca has taken the reins, triggering a domino effect of high-profile appointments across the country. Xabi Alonso is now calling the shots for Chelsea's absurdly expensive young squad, while Andoni Iraola has moved to Liverpool to guide them into their post-Arne Slot chapter. Add in Michael Carrick taking the permanent job at Manchester United, Matthias Jaissle stepping in at Newcastle United, and Alvaro Arbeloa arriving at Fulham, and you have a league where tactical continuity is practically non-existent. Even newly promoted Ipswich Town had to scramble, bringing in Gary O'Neil following Kieran McKenna's sudden departure.
The 2026 World Cup fallout and calendar shifts
As if the managerial turnover wasn't enough to disrupt early-season form, clubs are bracing for a brutal wave of player fatigue. The expanded summer tournament took a massive physical toll, particularly on the teams at the top of the table. City sent a staggering 19 players to North America, Arsenal sent 16, and both Chelsea and Liverpool shipped off 11 of their stars.
To accommodate the summer schedule, the entire Premier League calendar has been pushed back. The season officially starts a week later than usual on August 21, and will stretch until May 30, 2027. In a fascinating twist, the traditional five international breaks have been compressed into four, featuring a brand-new, extended three-week pause bridging late September and early October.
Arsenal’s historic title defense
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Entering the campaign as defending champions, Mikel Arteta and his squad face a statistical nightmare. Arsenal has never successfully defended a Premier League title in the club's history. In fact, only three managers—Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, and Guardiola—have ever managed to win back-to-back titles in the modern era.
Bolstered by their squad continuity and the statement deadline day signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million, the Gunners are still the pre-season favorites. But they will need immense mental and physical resilience to sustain their high-intensity press while carrying the target on their backs.
A record-breaking transfer window
The 2026 summer transfer window has been a masterclass in financial excess, officially surpassing £2.14 billion across the league. Chelsea was the biggest spender in world football, handing Alonso a massive £348 million war chest to secure 12 new signings, leaving them with a league-topping net spend of £-210.33 million. Their marquee arrival? Morgan Rogers, who swapped Aston Villa for Stamford Bridge for a club-record €137.3 million.
Not to be outdone, Spurs backed De Zerbi with £228 million in gross spending, dropping over €260 million just to secure Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke. Meanwhile, City paid a club-record £116 million for Elliot Anderson to bolster Maresca's midfield, especially necessary after veteran maestro Rodri departed for Barcelona in a £65.4 million deadline day deal.
Check out the matchday schedule below, updating weekly!