The Premier League has released the fixtures for the 2025/2026 season, with reigning champions Liverpool set to kick off their campaign at home against Bournemouth, who finished ninth last season. The match will take place at Anfield on Friday, 15 August.
The fixture list, published on Wednesday, confirmed that the champions will raise the curtain on the new campaign with a home game.
Manchester United, who endured a disappointing season and finished 15th, will host last season’s runners-up Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, 17 August.
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Newly promoted Sunderland, returning to top-flight football for the first time since the 2016/17 season, will host West Ham United. Fellow newcomers Leeds United and Burnley face tough opening fixtures against Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively.
2025/26 Matchweek 1 fixtures
Friday, 15 August
Liverpool v Bournemouth (20:00)
Saturday, 16 August
Aston Villa v Newcastle United (12:30)
Brighton v Fulham (15:00)
Nottingham Forest v Brentford (15:00)
Sunderland v West Ham United (15:00)
Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley (15:00)
Wolves v Manchester City (17:30)
Sunday, 17 August
Chelsea v Crystal Palace (14:00)
Manchester United v Arsenal (16:30)
Monday, 18 August
Leeds United v Everton (20:00)
