As anticipation builds for the start of the 2025/2026 English Premier League season, fixtures for the opening weekend have been released — and fans are in for a thrilling curtain-raiser. Defending champions Liverpool will begin their title defence at Anfield against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15, in what promises to be an exciting start under new manager Arne Slot.
The Reds will be aiming to hit the ground running as they begin the campaign in front of their home crowd. Slot’s men are also scheduled for a tricky run of fixtures shortly after, including an away trip to Newcastle United and a high-stakes clash with Arsenal at Anfield.
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the opening round will see Manchester United, now under the leadership of Portuguese tactician Ruben Amorim, take on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday, August 17. The Red Devils, coming off a disappointing league campaign last season, will be eager to make a statement against one of the top contenders.
New Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank will kick off his reign with a home game against newly promoted Burnley on August 16. Sunderland, also back in the Premier League after a spell in the lower division, face a stern test against West Ham United that same day.
The third promoted side, Leeds United, will round off the opening weekend when they host Everton at Elland Road on Monday, August 18. All eyes will be on how the returning sides adjust to top-flight football after securing promotion last season.
Meanwhile, the final round of the season is scheduled for May 24, 2026, with some crucial fixtures expected to shape the title race and relegation battle. One of the standout matches on the final day will see Manchester City, perennial title contenders, play host to Aston Villa.
With heavyweight clashes and intriguing narratives already lined up, the 2025/26 Premier League season is poised to deliver fireworks from the very first whistle.
