Premier League Fixtures Released

The Premier League has officially released the full fixture list for the 2025/26 season, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign. With 380 matches scheduled between Friday 15 August 2025 and Sunday 24 May 2026, football fans across the globe can now start planning for another intense and unpredictable season of English top-flight football.

Opening Weekend Highlights (Matchweek 1)

The season kicks off with a high-profile clash on Friday 15 August, as Liverpool host AFC Bournemouth under the lights at Anfield in the opening match of the campaign.

Key Fixtures:

• Friday 15 August
  • Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth (20:00 BST, Sky Sports)
• Saturday 16 August
  • Aston Villa v Newcastle United (12:30, TNT Sports)
  • Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley
  • Wolves v Manchester City (17:30, Sky Sports)
• Sunday 17 August
  • Chelsea v Crystal Palace (14:00, Sky Sports)
  • Manchester United v Arsenal (16:30, Sky Sports)
• Monday 18 August
  • Leeds United v Everton (20:00, Sky Sports)

Fixture Format & Broadcast Info

• All weekend matches are initially set for 15:00 BST on Saturdays, while midweek games are scheduled for 19:45 BST, unless otherwise stated.
• These timings are subject to change due to live broadcast selections (Sky Sports & TNT Sports) and scheduling adjustments for clubs in European competitions and domestic cup runs.
• Fans are encouraged to download the official Premier League digital calendar to sync live updates to their devices.

Big Clashes to Watch

• Manchester United v Arsenal – Opening weekend thriller (MW1)
• Arsenal v Manchester City – Title tilt? (MW5 – 20 Sep)
• Tottenham v Chelsea – Fierce London derby (MW10 – 1 Nov)
• Manchester United v Liverpool – Classic rivalry (MW23 – 24 Jan)
• Tottenham v Arsenal – North London Derby (MW27 – 21 Feb)
• Manchester City v Liverpool – Title-defining showdown (MW25 – 7 Feb)

Festive Period & Final Round

The league has continued its player welfare initiative, ensuring no two match rounds occur within 60 hours over the congested holiday period. Notably:

• No matches will be played on Christmas Eve (24 December 2025).
• The final round (MW38) will be held on Sunday 24 May 2026, with all 10 matches kicking off simultaneously, in line with tradition.

European Qualification & Title Implications

With nine Premier League clubs involved in UEFA competitions this season, fixture congestion will again play a pivotal role in shaping the title race and relegation battle. Key final-day fixtures that could prove decisive include:

• Tottenham v Everton
• Manchester City v Aston Villa
• Brighton v Manchester United
• Crystal Palace v Arsenal

Stay Updated

Fans can access the full fixture list via:

• PremierLeague.com
• The official Premier League app
• The Premier League digital calendar, which syncs all 380 matches live to your device