West Ham United's 2026/27 Championship schedule has been revealed, with the team set to face a challenging start. The Hammers, who were relegated from the Premier League after finishing 18th with 39 points, will begin their campaign against Burnley on Sunday, 16 August.
What's in store for West Ham United?
Their first competitive outing of the season comes in the Carabao Cup First Round, where they will host Portsmouth. Their first league match at the London Stadium will be against Charlton Athletic on 21 August.
Key fixtures and derbies
The Hammers will also face promoted teams Bolton Wanderers and Lincoln City in September and October, respectively. A notable derby against Millwall is scheduled for September, with the return leg at The Den in February.
Autumn and winter tests
December will be a congested period for West Ham United, with matches against promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough, Bristol City, and Birmingham City. They will host Norwich City on Boxing Day.
Looking ahead to 2027
The new year will start with a trip to Ashton Gate to face Bristol City on 3 January. April will be the busiest month for the Hammers, with six fixtures, including consecutive away London derbies against Queens Park Rangers and Charlton Athletic. Their season will conclude with a home match against Portsmouth on Saturday, 1 May.
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 16 August | Burnley | Turf Moor |
| 21 August | Charlton Athletic | London Stadium |
| 1 May | Portsmouth | London Stadium |
As of 26 June 2026, West Ham United's current situation is: - League standing: 18th in Premier League, 39 pts, 10W-9D-19L from 38 games, recent form WLLLW. - Goals this season: 46 scored, 65 conceded (-19 goal difference). - Title race: 46 points behind leaders Arsenal. - Currently sidelined: L. Fabianski, A. Traore. With Nuno Espírito Santo opting to remain in East London, the Hammers will look to bounce back from relegation and make a strong push for promotion in the 2026/27 Championship season.
