Premier League fixtures 2025/26: Every first round game as champions Liverpool face Friday night test
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The biggest opening Premier League games as 2025/26 fixtures announced
- The Premier League fixtures for the 2025/26 season have been released, with champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, August 15 at 8pm BST.
- The opening weekend features matches over four days and will showcase new signings from the transfer window.
- Key matches on Saturday, August 16 include Aston Villa v Newcastle United at 12:30pm, Brighton v Fulham at 3pm, and Wolverhampton v Manchester City at 5:30pm BST.
- Sunday, August 17 will see Chelsea v Crystal Palace at 2pm, followed by Manchester United hosting Arsenal in the prime 4:30pm BST slot.
- The first weekend concludes on Monday, August 18 with Leeds United v Everton at 8pm BST.
