The 2025/26 Premier League season will open with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, August 15, according to the league’s fixture release. The match signals the official start of the new campaign and marks the first competitive fixture under head coach Arne Slot, who succeeded Jürgen Klopp at the end of last season.
The schedule presents immediate challenges for Slot, as Liverpool is slated to visit Newcastle and then return to face Arsenal at home in the early weeks. The opening round also features several managerial debuts and returns, highlighting ongoing transitions across the league.
Tottenham Hotspur, now managed by Thomas Frank, begin their season at home against newly promoted Burnley on Saturday, August 16. Sunderland, another team returning to the top division, are set to play West Ham the same day. Leeds United will conclude the weekend programme with a trip to Everton on Monday, August 18.
Among the standout fixtures is the Sunday meeting between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford. The match is seen as a significant early test for United manager Rúben Amorim, following a disappointing previous season. Amorim’s side faces immediate pressure to demonstrate progress.
The final matchday of the season has been scheduled for May 24, with matchups including Manchester City hosting Aston Villa.
The complete fixture list confirms the structure of a campaign that will see new managerial strategies tested from the outset and promoted sides seeking to re-establish themselves in England’s top flight. No changes have been announced regarding broadcast arrangements or kickoff times.
