Fresh from securing promotion to the Premier League for the first time, Luton Town fans will be eager to discover their schedule and pencil in the dates of when the big-hitters will be making the trip to Kenilworth Road.
Renovations have already begun at Luton’s stadium, and as the Hatters – who were last in the top flight in 1992 – get Premier League ready, fellow promoted sides Burnley and Sheffield United will also be thrashing out plans regarding how to beat the drop next season.
Burnley stormed to the Championship title, picking up 101 points to finish 10 clear of Sheffield United, who themselves had an 11-point cushion over Luton in third.
All three will be looking to continue that positive energy into the new campaign, and while they can draw inspiration from Bournemouth, Fulham and Nottingham Forest – who all stayed up after promotion last season – the campaign can often be dictated by how it starts.
Awful starts for Southampton and Leicester proved costly in 2022-23. Both were in the relegation zone after 10 games, and while the Saints went down with a whimper, the Foxes were battling until the final day – only to have their hearts broken by Everton.
With that in mind, some supporters will look forward to the fixtures announcement in order to pinpoint the moments where momentum could be gained, and likewise the tricky spells where the tough fixtures just keep coming.
And there isn’t long to wait.
When are the Premier League fixtures announced?
Put Thursday 15 June in your diary, the date when the Premier League releases the fixtures for the 2023-24 season.
The announcement will be made at 9am BST, with fans often eager to discover their club’s opening day fixture, Boxing Day meeting, and who they face on the final day.
And while details on all 380 matches will be published, they are subject to change based on TV picks and cup competitions.
When does the Premier League start and finish?
The Premier League is pencilled in to start on Saturday 12 August 2023, although a Friday night game could be in the offing.
That was the case in 2022-23 when Arsenal beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, while the year prior, Arsenal lost at Brentford on the opening Friday.
The Premier League season will then conclude on Sunday 19 May 2024 – this comes ahead of Euro 2024, which starts on Friday 14 June and is being held in Germany.
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