Ipswich Town Premier League Fixtures 2026-27: Full Schedule and Dates
The immediate bounce-back is complete, but a massive summer of transition looms over Suffolk. Ipswich Town officially secured an immediate return to England’s top-flight with an emphatic second-place finish in the EFL Championship, putting the memories of their previous relegation campaign firmly behind them.
However, the celebratory mood at Portman Road has been met with a major structural twist. Kieran McKenna, who famously engineered three promotions in his four seasons at the club, has dramatically stepped down from his role as head coach despite having two years remaining on his contract. Opting to take a complete break from football management to spend time with his family, McKenna leaves the club in a far better situation than he found it. While administrative chiefs rapidly accelerate their contingency plans to appoint a successor, the squad's immediate attention shifts to navigating one of the most exciting fixture lists in a generation.
The Premier League has officially unveiled the 2026-27 schedule, handing the vacant Tractor Boys a thunderous opening stretch.
Ipswich Town’s Complete 2026-27 Premier League Schedule
Note on Kickoff Times: All match dates and schedules have been carefully calculated and adjusted to Gulf Standard Time (GST) from the preliminary UK data release for our international readership.
Date | Kickoff Time (GST) | Matchup | Venue |
Aug. 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Portman Road | |
Aug. 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Old Trafford | |
Sep. 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Portman Road | |
Sep. 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Selhurst Park | |
Sep. 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Hill Dickinson Stadium | |
Oct. 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Portman Road | |
Oct. 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Etihad Stadium | |
Oct. 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Portman Road | |
Oct. 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Hull City vs. Ipswich Town | The MKM Stadium |
Nov. 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Bournemouth | Portman Road |
Nov. 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ipswich Town | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
Nov. 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Aston Villa | Portman Road |
Dec. 3, 2026 | 12:00 AM | Coventry City vs. Ipswich Town | CBS Arena |
Dec. 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Leeds United vs. Ipswich Town | Elland Road |
Dec. 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Newcastle United | Portman Road |
Dec. 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Ipswich Town | American Express Stadium |
Dec. 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Brentford | Portman Road |
Thu. 31 Dec. | 12:00 AM | Ipswich Town vs. Chelsea | Portman Road |
Jan. 2, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town | Emirates Stadium |
Jan. 7, 2027 | 12:00 AM | Ipswich Town vs. Coventry City | Portman Road |
Jan. 16, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Ipswich Town | Vitality Stadium |
Jan. 23, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Hull City | Portman Road |
Jan. 30, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Aston Villa vs. Ipswich Town | Villa Park |
Feb. 6, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Tottenham Hotspur | Portman Road |
Feb. 11, 2027 | 12:00 AM | Ipswich Town vs. Arsenal | Portman Road |
Feb. 20, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Chelsea vs. Ipswich Town | Stamford Bridge |
Feb. 27, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Brighton & Hove Albion | Portman Road |
Mar. 4, 2027 | 12:00 AM | Brentford vs. Ipswich Town | Gtech Community Stadium |
Mar. 13, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Liverpool vs. Ipswich Town | Anfield |
Mar. 20, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace | Portman Road |
Apr. 10, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Sunderland vs. Ipswich Town | Stadium of Light |
Apr. 17, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United | Portman Road |
Apr. 24, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Ipswich Town | St. James' Park |
May 1, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Leeds United | Portman Road |
May 8, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Fulham vs. Ipswich Town | Craven Cottage |
May 15, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Manchester City | Portman Road |
May 23, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town | City Ground |
May 30, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Everton | Portman Road |
Breaking Down Ipswich's Season Milestones
A Fiery Autumn Inception
The structural challenge starts on day one. Ipswich Town will mark their official top-flight return at Portman Road on August 22 with an opening Saturday matchup in the Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland fixture. The difficulty curve escalates instantly, forcing the Tractor Boys on a heavy away trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United vs. Ipswich Town in week two, followed immediately by a blockbuster home tie in the Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool fixture.
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Mid-Season Structural Tests
December brings dense, punishing fixture blocks that will test squad tactical depth to its absolute limits. A packed winter calendar sees a Boxing Day meeting at home against Brentford, quickly followed by a premium under-the-lights home clash against Chelsea on New Year's Eve. They open the subsequent 2027 calendar year on January 2 with a high-intensity expedition to London to play Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
"Steering through elite winter tests back-to-back without an established managerial blueprint will challenge the resilience of this core group of players."
The Final Day Curtain Call
If Ipswich Town can construct a stable domestic campaign and steer clear of the drop zone through spring, they will enjoy home comforts for the final whistle. The Tractor Boys conclude the 2026-27 Premier League calendar on May 30, hosting Everton at Portman Road for a high-stakes final day conclusion.