Premier League unveils 2025/26 fixtures with explosive Man United vs Arsenal opener at Old Trafford.
Liverpool kicks off title race on Friday as Leeds and Sunderland return to top-flight action.
The Premier League has officially unveiled the full fixture list for the highly anticipated 2025/26 season, with action set to begin on Saturday, August 16, 2025, just 83 days after the conclusion of the previous campaign. The fixture release came at exactly 9:00 AM on Wednesday, June 18, providing fans with the matchups that will shape the next chapter of English football.
The new season promises an explosive start, with Manchester United hosting Arsenal at Old Trafford in what is expected to be a blockbuster clash during the opening weekend. Champions Liverpool will open the season with a Friday night fixture against Bournemouth, setting the tone for the months ahead.
Manchester City, fresh off another dominant campaign, will begin their title defense with an away trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Meanwhile, Chelsea will welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge, looking to make a strong start under renewed expectations.
Tottenham Hotspur will play their first match of the new season against newly promoted Burnley, while Sunderland, also returning to the top flight, will host West Ham United. Fellow newcomers Leeds United are set to face Everton at Elland Road in a Monday night showdown.
All 20 teams in the 2025/26 Premier League season:
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Bournemouth
- Brentford
- Brighton
- Burnley
- Chelsea
- Crystal Palace
- Everton
- Fulham
- Leeds United
- Liverpool
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Newcastle United
- Nottingham Forest
- Sunderland
- Tottenham Hotspur
- West Ham United
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
The 2025/26 campaign will stretch through to Sunday, May 24, 2026, when all final-day matches will be played simultaneously, as per Premier League tradition.
This season marks the return of historic sides Leeds and Sunderland to the top tier, adding extra intrigue to the campaign. With intense rivalries, managerial shakeups, and summer transfers already stirring speculation, the fixture release sets the stage for another memorable season of drama, goals, and surprises.
Fans can expect a packed calendar of footballing action, with early title contenders, relegation fights, and classic derbies guaranteed to light up stadiums across England. As clubs begin pre-season preparations, all eyes now turn to August 16 for the official kickoff.
Key opening weekend fixtures:
- Manchester United vs Arsenal
- Liverpool vs Bournemouth (Friday opener)
- Manchester City vs Wolves
- Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
- Tottenham vs Burnley
- Sunderland vs West Ham
- Leeds United vs Everton (Monday night)
