AdminWest Ham United have officially discovered their first assignment of the 2026/27 Championship campaign, with the Hammers set to begin life back in the second tier with a difficult trip to Burnley.
The fixture list has confirmed that West Ham will travel to Turf Moor on Sunday 16 August, with kick-off scheduled for 4pm.
It promises to be one of the standout matches of the opening weekend as two clubs with recent Premier League experience prepare to battle for an immediate return to the top flight.
For West Ham, the fixture marks the beginning of what supporters hope will be a short stay in the Championship following last season’s relegation.
The east London club enter the new campaign under pressure to mount a serious promotion challenge and will be eager to make a positive start against one of the division’s strongest sides.
Burnley, meanwhile, will also have ambitions of securing promotion and are expected to provide a stern test on home soil.
Turf Moor has traditionally been a difficult venue for visiting teams, adding further intrigue to an already highly anticipated encounter.
The Sunday afternoon clash will attract significant attention from supporters across the country and could offer an early indication of where both clubs stand in the race for promotion.
OFFICIAL: West Ham will start the 2026/27 Championship season away to Burnley on Sunday 16th August at 4pm.
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