Defending champions Liverpool will launch the 2025/26 Premier League season at Anfield on Friday, August 15, as they host Bournemouth in the first match of the new campaign. The game marks the beginning of Arne Slot’s quest for a record-breaking 21st top-flight title.
A blockbuster showdown awaits on Sunday, August 17, as Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford in one of the standout fixtures of the opening weekend. Arsenal, runners-up in each of the past three seasons, will be hoping to make a strong start against a United side under new management.
Following their opener, Liverpool face a tough run with fixtures away to Newcastle and at home to Arsenal.
Elsewhere, Thomas Frank will begin his tenure as Tottenham manager on August 16 with a home game against newly promoted Burnley. Sunderland return to the Premier League with a clash against West Ham, while Leeds will visit Everton on Monday, August 18.
Manchester City, looking to bounce back after a trophyless 2024/25 campaign, will face Wolves away at Molineux in their opener.
Everton fans will have to wait until the second round of matches to see their team play at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Brighton set to be their first opponents at the venue.
Liverpool dominated the previous season, clinching their 20th league title — equalling Manchester United’s record — with four games to spare in Slot’s impressive debut campaign.
