Aksel Kryhlmand
The chosen start and end dates also serve a broader purpose
As anticipation builds for the return of top-flight football in England, fans won’t have to wait much longer. The official Premier League fixture list for the 2025/26 season will be unveiled at 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Supporters across the country, and worldwide, will be able to view all 380 matches for the full campaign on PremierLeague.com and via the Premier League’s official mobile app.
A Landmark Moment in the Football Calendar
For fans, players, and clubs alike, fixture release day marks the symbolic start of a new season. Whether it’s scanning for derby dates, away day favourites, or a make-or-break run-in, the full match calendar will allow teams and supporters to plan their journeys and expectations from the first kick to the final whistle.
Tottenham Hotspur, under new manager Thomas Frank, will be among the most closely watched clubs, eager to see who they’ll face on opening day as they attempt to rebound from a turbulent domestic campaign and build on their Europa League triumph.
Key Dates for the 2025/26 Premier League Season
- Season Start:
Saturday, 16 August 2025
This allows for a generous 83-day rest period following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. - Final Round of Matches:
📅 Sunday, 24 May 2026
All games will kick off simultaneously, in line with Premier League tradition. - Number of Match Rounds:
- 33 weekends
- 5 midweek rounds
- No fixture on:
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, preserving the players’ rest during the festive season.
Player Welfare at the Heart of the Schedule
This year’s calendar continues the league’s post-pandemic focus on athlete recovery. In particular, the Premier League has ensured no two festive fixtures will be played within 60 hours of one another, addressing long-standing concerns about congested holiday schedules.
The chosen start and end dates also serve a broader purpose, to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, allowing players sufficient time to recover and join their national squads.
What to Expect on Fixture Release Day
Expect a flurry of activity as clubs, pundits, and fans begin analysing their schedules. Opening day matchups, derby dates, tough stretches, and the run-in will all be under the microscope. Simulated fixture models have hinted at mouthwatering early clashes, but on 18 June, the speculation ends.
The Premier League 2025/26 campaign promises another rollercoaster ride of drama, heartbreak, and glory, and it all begins with a single date circled on every fan’s calendar, Wednesday morning 18th of June at 9am BTS.