The Premier League is set to extend the momentum of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a new Coast-to-Coast initiative across the United States for the opening round of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n
The project runs from Friday, Aug. 21 to Monday, Aug. 24 and will feature watch parties for all 20 clubs. Supported by NBC, Peacock and USA, the league says events will take place in 15 U.S. cities, giving supporters the chance to gather around their team and connect with fellow fans.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Premier League said: \u201cWe are planning a nationwide celebration of all 20 Clubs, our players and all the exciting Premier League action\u2014by bringing fans together across 15 U.S. cities for activations and watch parties during our opening weekend,\u201d<\/p>\n
The schedule covers the full division, with demand expected to be strongest around the traditional \u2018Big Six.\u2019 Manchester United\u2019s event will be held in New York, while Liverpool\u2019s will take place in Boston. Arsenal, who open the league season, will have their U.S. gathering in Denver.<\/p>\n
Manchester City\u2019s watch party is set for Washington, D.C., while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will both be represented in Texas, with Dallas hosting Chelsea and Austin hosting Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n
Other clubs will also be spread across the country, including Aston Villa in Chicago, Bournemouth in Tampa, Brentford in Atlanta, Brighton & Hove Albion in Kissimmee, Coventry City in Detroit, Crystal Palace in New York, Everton in Houston, Fulham in Atlanta, Hull City in Cincinnati, Leeds United in San Francisco, Newcastle United in Newark, Nottingham Forest in Chicago and Sunderland in Nashville.<\/p>\n
Further details are expected later, and fans can register their interest here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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