The Premier League has released the full schedule for the 2025-26 season, as Liverpool prepare to defend the title they won last campaign.
The league confirmed the dates for the first round of fixtures, which include some exciting games that promise to thrill fans from the very start.
Arsenal to Face Man United in Premier League Opener
Liverpool will begin their title defence by playing at home against Bournemouth on Friday night, 15 August. On Saturday, Man City will travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. One of the biggest games of the weekend takes place on Sunday when Arsenal visit Man United in a high-stakes clash.
The Gunners face a very tough start to the season, as they will also meet Liverpool and Man City within their opening five matches. The fixture list does not currently include any games on Boxing Day, but this could change when TV schedules are confirmed.
The Premier League will wrap up on 24 May, when all ten matches will kick off at the same time. That final day will likely decide the title race, European spots, and relegation battles.
Premier League First Round Fixtures:
15 August 2025 – Liverpool vs Bournemouth
16 August 2025 – Aston Villa vs Newcastle United 16 August 2025 – Brighton vs Fulham 16 August 2025 – Nottingham Forest vs Brentford 16 August 2025 – Sunderland vs West Ham United 16 August 2025 – Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley 16 August 2025 – Wolverhampton vs Man City
17 August 2025 – Chelsea vs Crystal Palace 17 August 2025 – Man United vs Arsenal 17 August 2025 – Leeds United vs Everton
With several big games in the opening round, fans are in for a thrilling start to the new Premier League season. Clubs like Arsenal and Man United will need to hit the ground running, while Liverpool and City aim to set the tone early in the title race.
