The highly anticipated schedule for the 2025-26 Premier League season has been revealed, generating excitement among football fans. The fixture list, particularly the matchups set for the opening weekend, offers a thrilling start to the campaign.
As clubs prepare, new managers and signings will aim to meet high expectations placed upon them. The inclusion of newly promoted teams like Sunderland, Burnley, and Leeds United is expected to further intensify the competition throughout the league.
Key Dates for the 2025-26 Premier League Season
The 2025-26 Premier League season is scheduled to kick off on **Saturday, August 16, 2025**. The campaign will run through to its conclusion on **Sunday, May 24, 2026**. This timeframe ensures the season finishes well ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Please note that no Premier League fixtures are scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Preparations for the upcoming season will begin in the months prior, with teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal expected to embark on their pre-season tours and training programmes.
Opening Weekend Fixtures (August 15-18, 2025)
| Date | Kick-off time (ET / BST) | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| August 15 | 3 pm ET / 8 pm BST | Liverpool v Bournemouth |
| August 16 | 7:30 am ET / 12:30 BST | Aston Villa v Newcastle United |
| August 16 | 10 am ET / 3 pm BST | Brighton v Fulham |
| August 16 | 10 am ET / 3 pm BST | Sunderland v West Ham United |
| August 16 | 10 am ET / 3 pm BST | Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley |
| August 16 | 12:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm BST | Wolves v Manchester City |
| August 17 | 9 am ET / 2 pm BST | Nottingham Forest v Brentford |
| August 17 | 9 am ET / 2 pm BST | Chelsea v Crystal Palace |
| August 17 | 11:30 am ET / 4:30 pm BST | Manchester United v Arsenal |
| August 18 | 3 pm ET / 8 pm BST | Leeds United v Everton |
The curtain-raiser for the 2025-26 Premier League season will see defending champions Liverpool host Bournemouth on Friday, August 15. A major clash of the opening weekend features Manchester United taking on Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, August 17. Other notable matches include Manchester City traveling to face Wolves, Chelsea welcoming Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge, and Tottenham Hotspur playing host to newly-promoted Burnley.
Both Sunderland and Leeds United mark their return to the top flight with home games. Sunderland faces West Ham United, while Leeds United plays Everton in the Monday night fixture that rounds off the weekend.
Premier League Clubs Participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Two Premier League teams are set to participate in the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States. Chelsea and Manchester City have qualified for the tournament by winning the UEFA Champions League titles within the qualification window (seasons starting from 2020-2021). Despite being reigning Premier League champions, Liverpool did not qualify for this edition of the Club World Cup.
