LONDON — The 2025/26 Premier League season will begin with a Friday night curtain-raiser as champions Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, according to the fixture list released on Wednesday.
The opening weekend promises fireworks, with one of the most anticipated clashes taking place on Sunday, August 17, when Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford in a showdown between two historic rivals.
Newly promoted Sunderland, returning to the Premier League for the first time since the 2016/17 season, will mark their comeback with a home tie against West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.
Fellow top-flight returnees Leeds United and Burnley have tough starts as they face Everton and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.
2025/26 Premier League Opening Weekend Fixtures
Friday, 15 August
- Liverpool vs Bournemouth (20:00)
Saturday, 16 August
- Aston Villa vs Newcastle United (12:30)
- Brighton vs Fulham (15:00)
- Nottingham Forest vs Brentford (15:00)
- Sunderland vs West Ham United (15:00)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley (15:00)
- Wolves vs Manchester City (17:30)
Sunday, 17 August
- Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (14:00)
- Manchester United vs Arsenal (16:30)
Monday, 18 August
- Leeds United vs Everton (20:00)
The new campaign kicks off with high expectations for title contenders and returning clubs alike, as fans prepare for another thrilling year of Premier League action.
