London Derbies 2026/27: The Fixtures Worth Planning a Trip Around

Checked 24 September 2026. Premier League fixtures are subject to movement for live television broadcast and cup competitions; verify confirmed kick-off times on premierleague.com.

Four fixtures anchor the 2026/27 London football calendar: Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal on 5 December 2026, Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur on 24 October 2026, Chelsea v Arsenal on 13 March 2027, and Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur on 1 May 2027. Each pairs intense sporting heritage with exceptional hospitality boxes and lounges across the capital. For overseas travellers, the vital step is securing match hospitality alongside central London accommodation well ahead of time, long before television rescheduling tightens local availability.

What this guide covers

• Which 2026/27 London derbies are most worth travelling for?
• Key 2026/27 London derbies compared
• How does Premier League broadcast scheduling affect your trip?
• What does VIP hospitality include at London's top grounds?
• Where should you stay in London for match weekends?
• How should you navigate London on matchday?
• Where to dine before and after the derby
• Questions we are asked most
• Plan your London derby weekend

Which 2026/27 London derbies are most worth travelling for?

The matches that merit a dedicated journey combine long-standing local tension with modern ground hospitality. Six London clubs contest the Premier League in 2026/27: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, Brentford, and Crystal Palace. Four stand out, alongside a compact festive series.

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal (Saturday 5 December 2026)

The North London derby at the 62,850-capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains the capital's loudest contest. The steep South Stand creates substantial noise, while the club's hospitality tier features pitch-facing tables, sommelier pairings, and heated seats on the halfway line.

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday 24 October 2026)

Stamford Bridge hosts a meeting driven by decades of acrimony. Basing yourself in neighbouring Chelsea or Mayfair gives you a brief journey into SW6 before an easy return central for dinner.

Chelsea v Arsenal (Saturday 13 March 2027)

London's two most successful modern sides meet in west London with league honours and Champions League berths at stake. West Stand suites provide quiet dining away from the busy lower concourses.

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday 1 May 2027)

The return North London derby at the 60,704-capacity Emirates Stadium in Highbury arrives in the closing weeks of the campaign. Club Level hospitality includes formal dining in The WM and The Avenell Club.

The Festive Derby Run (December 2026 to January 2027)

Arsenal visit Crystal Palace on Boxing Day (26 December 2026) and Fulham on 30 December 2026. On 6 January 2027, three capital derbies kick off on the same day: Arsenal v Brentford, Crystal Palace v Chelsea, and Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur.

Key 2026/27 London derbies compared

Your choice of fixture comes down to ground architecture, tribal feeling, and the setting of the neighbourhood. Below are the key London derbies across the 2026/27 season, using provisional dates from premierleague.com.

Fixture	Provisional Date	Stadium	Key Appeal	Hospitality
Chelsea v Tottenham	Sat 24 Oct 2026	Stamford Bridge	High-intensity rivalry	Millennium Suites
Tottenham v Arsenal	Sat 5 Dec 2026	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium	Premier capital derby	The H Club, Tunnel Club
Fulham v Brentford	Sat 12 Dec 2026	Craven Cottage	Riverside venue	Riverside Stand
Crystal Palace v Arsenal	Sat 26 Dec 2026	Selhurst Park	Boxing Day clash	Speroni's Restaurant
Fulham v Arsenal	Wed 30 Dec 2026	Craven Cottage	Festive floodlit tie	Executive boxes
Chelsea v Arsenal	Sat 13 Mar 2027	Stamford Bridge	Elite title implications	West Stand private suites
Chelsea v Fulham	Sat 10 Apr 2027	Stamford Bridge	SW6 local derby	Halfway line dining
Arsenal v Tottenham	Sat 1 May 2027	Emirates Stadium	Penultimate month clash	The WM, Avenell Club
Tottenham v Chelsea	Sat 8 May 2027	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium	Decisive late-season tie	Stratus sky lounges

How does Premier League broadcast scheduling affect your trip?

Provisional fixture dates often change between Friday evening and Monday night once live television slots are locked in. Sky Sports and TNT Sports pick broadcast fixtures roughly five to six weeks before each calendar month.

A Saturday 3:00 pm kick-off can move to Friday evening, Saturday midday or dusk, Sunday afternoon, or Monday night. European commitments also push weekend fixtures to Sunday or Monday. To protect your travel arrangements, plan your stay in London from Friday afternoon through Monday morning, or Tuesday morning for midweek rounds.

What does VIP hospitality include at London's top grounds?

Hospitality packages secure padded seats, pre-match menus, complimentary bar service, and dedicated lounge access. We do not sell general admission tickets. If you require standard general admission seats, please apply directly through each club's ticketing office or membership ballot.

For hospitality, Luxury Experience AI sources private boxes, executive suites, and lounge packages on request. We work only with official hospitality partners holding direct agreements with the clubs and promoters, which guarantees every inclusion. Your supplier, dining details, and total costs are confirmed in writing before you complete your booking.

At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, choices include Level 4 dining at The H Club, The Tunnel Club with its glass view of the players' entrance, and the upper Stratus lounges. At Emirates Stadium, Arsenal offers Club Level hospitality inside The WM and The Avenell Club, alongside private boxes seating 10 to 15 guests. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea hosts guests in the West Stand Millennium Suites and the Diamond Suite.

To review private boxes, lounges, and restaurant tables for any match, ask our AI concierge to source hospitality tailored to your party, with the supplier, inclusions, and exact pricing confirmed in writing before you commit.

Where should you stay in London for match weekends?

Your address dictates your journey time to the ground and your evening dining options. North London stadiums connect quickly to central and east London, while west London grounds sit alongside prime residential districts.

We provide a hand-picked selection of luxury apartments across London, bookable through our online concierge. Choosing an apartment over a hotel room offers residential quiet, generous living areas, and private kitchens where an arranged chef can prepare matchday meals.

If you prefer east London, with fast links to the City and Elizabeth line services, Luxury Experience AI owns and manages three Canary Wharf residences:

• The John Cabot: One-bedroom luxury apartment sleeping four, from £427 a night.
• The William Jessop: Two-bedroom luxury apartment sleeping seven, from £580 a night.
• The Mellish Residence: One-bedroom luxury apartment sleeping five, from £275 a night.

For fixtures at Stamford Bridge or Craven Cottage, a partner apartment in South Kensington can be arranged upon request; our own building there is planned and not yet open. Properties in Mayfair or Chelsea put you close to the Thames, private galleries, and the shops of Sloane Street.

How should you navigate London on matchday?

Getting across London on derby days requires patience with road closures and transport corridors. Tens of thousands of supporters arrive in the two hours before kick-off, which makes private driving impractical near the turnstiles without careful routing.

For Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, take the Victoria line to Seven Sisters, then the London Overground to White Hart Lane station, or take Greater Anglia services direct from Liverpool Street to Northumberland Park. Road closures west of the High Road mean chauffeured cars must use designated drop-off points. For Emirates Stadium, Arsenal station on the Piccadilly line is a three-minute walk, while Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park offer straightforward strolls to the ground.

In west London, Stamford Bridge stands beside Fulham Broadway station. Fulham Road closes to vehicles 90 minutes before kick-off, so drivers set down passengers along King's Road for a ten-minute walk through Chelsea. For Craven Cottage, Putney Bridge station on the District line is a ten-minute walk through Bishops Park.

For private flights into Farnborough, London Biggin Hill, or RAF Northolt, schedule road transfers to reach the vicinity two and a half hours before kick-off. You can request route planning and private transfers through our AI concierge to time your drop-off around local road closures.

Where to dine before and after the derby

London lets you pair premier football with serious cooking. Rather than eating inside public concourses, book tables at established neighbourhood restaurants or in the West End.

Before kick-off at Emirates Stadium, Trullo on St Paul's Road in Islington serves hand-rolled pasta, grilled meats, and Italian regional wines, ten minutes on foot from Highbury & Islington station. For Stamford Bridge or Craven Cottage fixtures, The Harwood Arms on Walham Grove holds one Michelin star, serving British game and seasonal dishes five minutes from Fulham Broadway.

After a weekend fixture, an evening table in Mayfair rounds off the day well. Two-Michelin-starred Gymkhana on Albemarle Street offers private dining vaults alongside refined tandoori plates. To secure a private room or post-match reservation, ask our online concierge to manage table bookings alongside your accommodation.

Questions we are asked most

What is the biggest London derby in the Premier League?
The North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is widely considered the fiercest local rivalry in the capital. Contested for over a century, the fixture features an intense tribal atmosphere and major title implications. In 2026/27, the matches take place on 5 December 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 1 May 2027 at Emirates Stadium.

When are Premier League derby dates confirmed for television?
The Premier League announces television broadcast selections roughly five to six weeks before each fixture month. Baseline dates frequently shift between Friday evening and Monday night. Travellers should book an extended weekend to accommodate these broadcast amendments.

Can Luxury Experience AI provide general admission tickets for London derbies?
No, we do not sell general admission tickets. General admission seating must be acquired through the participating clubs' official box offices or membership ballots. We source VIP hospitality packages, including private boxes, lounges, and restaurant dining, with all pricing and inclusions confirmed in writing before booking.

Can you attend two Premier League London derbies in one weekend?
Yes, when television selections schedule fixtures across different days or kick-off slots. With one match on Saturday and another on Sunday, travelling between grounds via the Underground is straightforward. The festive period in late December and early January also clusters several capital matches into a few days.

What is the best way to travel between central London and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
The fastest journey is taking the Victoria line to Seven Sisters, followed by the London Overground to White Hart Lane station. Alternatively, Greater Anglia rail services run directly from London Liverpool Street to Northumberland Park. Chauffeurs face substantial road closures around the ground on matchdays.

Plan your London derby weekend

A successful derby trip relies on reserving hospitality, finding private accommodation, and mapping transfers before broadcast decisions compress the calendar. Pairing a private apartment with executive match seating gives you the intensity of English football with proper comfort.

To arrange your match weekend, speak with our online concierge to design an itinerary, view our self-operated London residences at /residences, or inspect additional matchday packages at /sport. Early preparation gives you the pick of London's finest grounds and addresses.