One of the days of the season every fan looks forward to, yes the fixtures are out and the Rams have some very tasty looking games during the next ten months.
As the league looks to be progressively difficult each season to get out of, the Rams play Brighton and Hove Albion first.
The much awaited game against Nigel Clough's Burton Albion takes place on 27th August at the Pirelli Stadium.
A pre-Christmas treat as Derby take on arch rivals Nottingham Forest on the 10th December at the Ipro.The return at the City Ground is on March 18th 2017.
Aston Villa at the Ipro on the 20th August will be one of a couple of tough games in the opening month of the new season. The first game of the next month sees another home game for the Rams against last season's Premiership team Newcastle United.
Derby are at home again on Boxing day with the visit of Birmingham City. The first match of the New Year is a very hard trip to East Anglia and Norwich City
The Rams end the campaign away on the 7th May with a trip to Rotherham.