The 2025-26 Premier League season is set to kick off on Friday, 15 August, with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield in the curtain-raiser. Arne Slot’s side, who secured the title in his debut campaign, will begin their defence in front of a home crowd. One of the standout fixtures of the opening weekend sees Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford, renewing a classic rivalry that could shape the early narrative of the season.
Newly promoted Sunderland return to the Premier League for the first time since 2016-17 and will start their campaign at home against West Ham on Saturday. Championship winners Leeds United, also back in the top flight, will host Everton at Elland Road under the Monday night lights.
Burnley, who secured promotion at the first time of asking, face a tough test away to Europa League holders Tottenham Hotspur, with Thomas Frank taking charge of Spurs in his first Premier League match as manager.
Elsewhere, Manchester City will aim to rebound from an uncharacteristic trophyless season with an away trip to Wolves at Molineux. Everton fans will get their first Premier League match at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium in the second round of fixtures when they play Brighton. The Premier League has confirmed the season will consist of 380 matches played over 33 weekends and five midweek rounds, concluding on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
To ensure player welfare, the league has scheduled the 15 August start date to provide maximum rest following the 2024-25 campaign. During the festive period, clubs will benefit from a revised schedule ensuring no team plays twice in less than 60 hours. As anticipation builds, fans are now checking their clubs’ full fixture lists and plotting what promises to be another thrilling season of English top-flight football.
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