Premier League fixtures 2025/26: Every first round game as champions Liverpool face Friday night test

The new season opens with champions Liverpool on Friday night at Anfield against Bournemouth, with the first round offering plenty of excitement over four days

The Premier League fixtures have been released for the 2025/26 campaign with Liverpool opening the new season as champions on Friday 15 August against Bournemouth.

The Reds take on the Cherries at Anfield in an 8pm kick-off with Manchester United hosting title contenders Arsenal in the pick of the round on Sunday 17 August.

Aston Villa v Newcastle United face off in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday 16 August, with Pep Guardiola’s Man City beginning their campaign in the Saturday late afternoon slot at 5:30pm.

Thomas Frank’s first match in charge of Tottenham Hotspur is against Burnley at 3pm on Saturday, with Chelsea facing FA Cup holders Crystal Palace on Sunday 17 August at 2pm.

Newcomers Leeds will welcome Everton for Monday night football on 18 August, while fellow promoted side Sunderland entertain West Ham in their first game back in the top flight.

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Here’s how the first weekend of action shapes up as fans catch a glimpse of new signings for the first time in the Premier League:

Premier League 2025/26 opening weekend

All times BST

15 August: Liverpool v A.F.C. Bournemouth - 20:00

16 August: Aston Villa v Newcastle United - 12:30

16 August: Brighton v Fulham - 15:00

16 August: Nottingham Forest v Brentford - 15:00

16 August: Sunderland v West Ham United - 15:00

16 August: Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley - 15:00

16 August: Wolverhampton v Manchester City - 17:30

17 August: Chelsea v Crystal Palace - 14:00

17 August: Manchester United v Arsenal - 16:30

18 August: Leeds United v Everton - 20:00

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