The fixtures for the 2025/2026 Premier League season have been announced, with the defending champions Liverpool scheduled to launch their season at home against Bournemouth, who placed ninth last year.
This match is set to occur at Anfield on Friday, 15 August.
The fixture list, released on Wednesday, confirmed that the champions will begin the new season with a home match.
Manchester United, who had a lackluster season finishing in 15th place, will welcome last season’s second-place team Arsenal to Old Trafford on Sunday, 17 August.
Sunderland, newly promoted and returning to the Premier League for the first time since the 2016/17 season, will host West Ham United.
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Other newcomers Leeds United and Burnley will face challenging opening matches against Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively.
2025/26 Matchweek 1 fixtures:
Friday, 15 August
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth (20:00)
Saturday, 16 August
Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United (12:30)
Brighton vs. Fulham (15:00)
Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford (15:00)
Sunderland vs. West Ham United (15:00)
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Burnley (15:00)
Wolves vs. Manchester City (17:30)
Sunday, 17 August
Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (14:00)
Manchester United vs. Arsenal (16:30)
Monday, 18 August
Leeds United vs. Everton (20:00)
