EPL: 2025/2026 Opening Day Fixtures Announced [Full List]

The Premier League released the 2025/2026 season fixtures on Wednesday morning.

Manchester United will kick off their campaign at home against Arsenal in a highly anticipated opening clash.

United will be aiming for a fresh start following a disappointing 15th-place finish last season, while Arsenal will be pushing to clinch the title after finishing second for three consecutive years.

In other opening fixtures, reigning champions Liverpool will host Bournemouth, Manchester City will travel to face Wolves, and Chelsea will play Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

The 2025/2026 Premier League season is set to begin on August 15, 2025.

OPENING DAY FIXTURES:

Friday August 15

Liverpool vs Bournemouth – kick-off, 8pm

Saturday August 16

Aston Villa vs Newcastle, kick-off 12.30pm
Brighton vs Fulham, kick-off 3pm
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford, kick-off 3pm
Sunderland vs West Ham, kick-off 3pm
Tottenham vs Burnley, kick-off 3pm
Wolves vs Manchester City – kick-off 5.30pm

Sunday August 17

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – kick-off 2pm
Manchester United vs Arsenal – kick-off 4.30pm

Monday August 18

Leeds vs Everton – kick-off 8pm.