The 2025-26 Premier League fixture list has been released.
Having defied expectations to clinch a record-equaling 20th league title last term, will Arne Slot’s Liverpool have what it takes to go and defend their crown, or will Arsenal — after three consecutive second-place finishes — finally get over the line? The Gunners will certainly need to be at their best to be up there from the start.
Having struggled to hit their usual heights last season, will Manchester City return to the formidable winning machine that has consistently swept all before them over the past decade, or will the departure of the talismanic Kevin De Bruyne prove a significant blow for Pep Guardiola’s side?
Opening Weekend Fixtures
| Date | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug. 15 | 20:00 | Liverpool vs. Bournemouth |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | 12:30 | Aston Villa vs. Newcastle |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | 15:00 | Brighton vs. Fulham |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | 15:00 | Nottm Forest vs. Brentford |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | 15:00 | Sunderland vs. West Ham |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | 15:00 | Tottenham vs. Burnley |
| Sat, Aug. 16 | 17:30 | Wolves vs. Man City |
| Sun, Aug. 17 | 14:00 | Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace |
| Sun, Aug. 17 | 16:30 | Man United vs. Arsenal |
| Mon, Aug. 18 | 20:00 | Leeds United vs. Everton |
Like City, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea are competing at the Club World Cup in the United States. Can they use the extra minutes to give them a head start when they return to English soil, or will their extended season take its toll?
A new era begins at Tottenham Hotspur, with former Brentford boss Thomas Frank replacing the sacked Ange Postecoglou. And with Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest all having been in the mix for Champions League qualification last season, the battle for a top-four spot could be more competitive than ever.
There’s plenty of questions to be answered in the months ahead, and the release of the match schedule offers the chance for some preseason speculation. Here are the highlights of the 2024-25 Premier League fixture list.