Premier League 2025/26 fixtures – live: Opening matches and full schedule for every club announced

Champions Liverpool defend their Premier League title, with the likes of Man City, Arsenal and more eager to challenge, while Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland are the newcomers

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The Premier League season has barely finished, but excitement is growing for the 2025/26 campaign with the fixtures now released.

Champions Liverpool will be determined to defend their title and Arne Slot has been backed in the market with the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz could follow. They begin the campaign against Bournemouth on the opening night of the season.

Likewise, Manchester City have been aggressive in the market, signing Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait-Nouri to boost Pep Guardiola’s hopes of bouncing back.

Arsenal, meanwhile, have gone so close in recent seasons and will be desperate to hit the ground running to ensure Mikel Arteta can secure a legacy-defining piece of silverware. Chelsea will be keen to build under Enzo Maresca and the youngest squad in the league, while Tottenham embark under new management in Thomas Frank.

Manchester United must quickly show signs of life under Ruben Amorim after a disastrous end to last season, plus newcomers Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland can dare to dream of a memorable first season back in the big time after promotion.

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As the Club World Cup continues, clubs are splashing the cash in the summer transfer window, including Liverpool’s seismic signing of Florian Wirtz, so the fixtures will provide a target for both players and fans - follow for every club’s schedule and reaction below:

Premier League 25/26 fixtures released

• Premier League fixtures released ahead of the new season
• Liverpool ready to defend their title after Reds cruised to title in Arne Slot's debut campaign
• Champions feature on opening night, hosting Bournemouth at Anfield
• Manchester United and Arsenal set to clash on opening weekend
• Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland join the top division after promotion from the Championship

[18 June 2025 10:50 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Derby days

The Tyne-Wear derby is back on the Premier League docket for the first time since 2016, with Sunderland taking on Newcastle again after promotion back into the top tier. Their meetings will occur as follows:

Sunderland v Newcastle United (Saturday 13 December)

Newcastle United v Sunderland (Saturday 21 March)

The Merseyside derby, meanwhile, will visit Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time - but an early-season meeting at Anfield is first for Liverpool and Everton:

Liverpool v Everton (Saturday 20 September)

Everton v Liverpool (Saturday 18 April)

Can Thomas Frank turn the tide in north London? Arsenal host Spurs in November before visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium early next year.

Arsenal vs Tottenham (Saturday 22 November)

Tottenham vs Arsenal (Saturday 21 February)

[18 June 2025 10:35 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Premier League does away with traditional Boxing Day fixtures

A notable change to the schedule for 2025/26 will be the removal of the Boxing Day round of fixtures. While some games will be played on the day after Christmas, it will not be a ten-game slate as has become custom within the English top flight.

The Premier League confirmed: “In keeping with our commitment to providing a greater rest period over the Christmas and New Year period, no club will be requested to play less than 48 hours between match rounds 18 and 19 (December 27 and December 30). Matches in Round 18 (December 27) are available for movement to Boxing Day for live broadcast selection. Each club has a home match on either December 27 or January 3, with travel reduced on December 27 and December 30.”

[18 June 2025 10:20 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

VOTE: Who has the hardest Premier League start?

[18 June 2025 10:15 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Every Premier League club’s first five fixtures 2025/26 – and who has the hardest start

The Premier League fixtures have been released for the new 2025/26 season and already fans will be debating who has been given a helping hand by the fixture computer and who has been given the short straw.

Yes, they all play each other twice, but when you want your club to get off to a flying start, a friendly looking fixture list certainly helps.

[18 June 2025 10:05 · Jack Rathborn]

Premier League fixtures 2025/26: The six weekends that could define the title race

The Premier League fixtures have been released for the 2025/26 campaign and Liverpool will be able to lay down an early marker with a Friday night test against Bournemouth.

But the title race should be more captivating than last term with the Reds running away with it in the end.

This time, Manchester City, Arsenal and perhaps Chelsea, Newcastle and more will fancy their chances at keeping pace with Arne Slot’s side.

Here we take a look at five defining weekends of the season and why they matter to the outcome of the title race:

[18 June 2025 09:55 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Manchester City's 2025/26 Premier League fixtures in full

After a disappointing campaign, Manchester City will hope to bounce back into a title challenge.

16/08/2025 17:30 Wolverhampton v Manchester City

23/08/2025 15:00 Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur

30/08/2025 15:00 Brighton v Manchester City

13/09/2025 15:00 Manchester City v Manchester United

20/09/2025 15:00 Arsenal v Manchester City

27/09/2025 15:00 Manchester City v Burnley

04/10/2025 15:00 Brentford v Manchester City

18/10/2025 15:00 Manchester City v Everton

25/10/2025 15:00 Aston Villa v Manchester City

01/11/2025 15:00 Manchester City v A.F.C. Bournemouth

08/11/2025 15:00 Manchester City v Liverpool

22/11/2025 15:00 Newcastle United v Manchester City

29/11/2025 15:00 Manchester City v Leeds United

03/12/2025 20:00 Fulham v Manchester City

06/12/2025 15:00 Manchester City v Sunderland

13/12/2025 15:00 Crystal Palace v Manchester City

20/12/2025 15:00 Manchester City v West Ham United

27/12/2025 15:00 Nottingham Forest v Manchester City

30/12/2025 20:00 Sunderland v Manchester City

03/01/2026 15:00 Manchester City v Chelsea

07/01/2026 20:00 Manchester City v Brighton

17/01/2026 15:00 Manchester United v Manchester City

24/01/2026 15:00 Manchester City v Wolverhampton

31/01/2026 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City

07/02/2026 15:00 Liverpool v Manchester City

11/02/2026 20:00 Manchester City v Fulham

21/02/2026 15:00 Manchester City v Newcastle United

28/02/2026 15:00 Leeds United v Manchester City

04/03/2026 20:00 Manchester City v Nottingham Forest

14/03/2026 15:00 West Ham United v Manchester City

21/03/2026 15:00 Manchester City v Crystal Palace

11/04/2026 15:00 Chelsea v Manchester City

18/04/2026 15:00 Manchester City v Arsenal

25/04/2026 15:00 Burnley v Manchester City

02/05/2026 15:00 Everton v Manchester City

09/05/2026 15:00 Manchester City v Brentford

17/05/2026 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth v Manchester City

24/05/2026 16:00 Manchester City v Aston Villa

Manchester City finished third last season (PA Wire)

[18 June 2025 09:44 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Arsenal's 2025/26 Premier League fixtures in full

Can Arsenal finally get over the hump and win the Premier League next season?

17/08/2025 16:30 Manchester United v Arsenal

23/08/2025 15:00 Arsenal v Leeds United

30/08/2025 15:00 Liverpool v Arsenal

13/09/2025 15:00 Arsenal v Nottingham Forest

20/09/2025 15:00 Arsenal v Manchester City

27/09/2025 15:00 Newcastle United v Arsenal

04/10/2025 15:00 Arsenal v West Ham United

18/10/2025 15:00 Fulham v Arsenal

25/10/2025 15:00 Arsenal v Crystal Palace

01/11/2025 15:00 Burnley v Arsenal

08/11/2025 15:00 Sunderland v Arsenal

22/11/2025 15:00 Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur

29/11/2025 15:00 Chelsea v Arsenal

03/12/2025 20:00 Arsenal v Brentford

06/12/2025 15:00 Aston Villa v Arsenal

13/12/2025 15:00 Arsenal v Wolverhampton

20/12/2025 15:00 Everton v Arsenal

27/12/2025 15:00 Arsenal v Brighton

30/12/2025 20:00 Arsenal v Aston Villa

03/01/2026 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth v Arsenal

07/01/2026 20:00 Arsenal v Liverpool

17/01/2026 15:00 Nottingham Forest v Arsenal

24/01/2026 15:00 Arsenal v Manchester United

31/01/2026 15:00 Leeds United v Arsenal

07/02/2026 15:00 Arsenal v Sunderland

11/02/2026 20:00 Brentford v Arsenal

21/02/2026 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

28/02/2026 15:00 Arsenal v Chelsea

04/03/2026 20:00 Brighton v Arsenal

14/03/2026 15:00 Arsenal v Everton

21/03/2026 15:00 Wolverhampton v Arsenal

11/04/2026 15:00 Arsenal v A.F.C. Bournemouth

18/04/2026 15:00 Manchester City v Arsenal

25/04/2026 15:00 Arsenal v Newcastle United

02/05/2026 15:00 Arsenal v Fulham

09/05/2026 15:00 West Ham United v Arsenal

17/05/2026 15:00 Arsenal v Burnley

24/05/2026 16:00 Crystal Palace v Arsenal

(Getty Images)

[18 June 2025 09:35 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Liverpool's 2025/26 Premier League fixtures in full

Here’s every game of Liverpool’s title defence:

15/08/2025 20:00 Liverpool v A.F.C. Bournemouth

23/08/2025 15:00 Newcastle United v Liverpool

30/08/2025 15:00 Liverpool v Arsenal

13/09/2025 15:00 Burnley v Liverpool

20/09/2025 15:00 Liverpool v Everton

27/09/2025 15:00 Crystal Palace v Liverpool

04/10/2025 15:00 Chelsea v Liverpool

18/10/2025 15:00 Liverpool v Manchester United

25/10/2025 15:00 Brentford v Liverpool

01/11/2025 15:00 Liverpool v Aston Villa

08/11/2025 15:00 Manchester City v Liverpool

22/11/2025 15:00 Liverpool v Nottingham Forest

29/11/2025 15:00 West Ham United v Liverpool

03/12/2025 20:00 Liverpool v Sunderland

06/12/2025 15:00 Leeds United v Liverpool

13/12/2025 15:00 Liverpool v Brighton

20/12/2025 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

27/12/2025 15:00 Liverpool v Wolverhampton

30/12/2025 20:00 Liverpool v Leeds United

03/01/2026 15:00 Fulham v Liverpool

07/01/2026 20:00 Arsenal v Liverpool

17/01/2026 15:00 Liverpool v Burnley

24/01/2026 15:00 A.F.C. Bournemouth v Liverpool

31/01/2026 15:00 Liverpool v Newcastle United

07/02/2026 15:00 Liverpool v Manchester City

11/02/2026 20:00 Sunderland v Liverpool

21/02/2026 15:00 Nottingham Forest v Liverpool

28/02/2026 15:00 Liverpool v West Ham United

04/03/2026 20:00 Wolverhampton v Liverpool

14/03/2026 15:00 Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

21/03/2026 15:00 Brighton v Liverpool

11/04/2026 15:00 Liverpool v Fulham

18/04/2026 15:00 Everton v Liverpool

25/04/2026 15:00 Liverpool v Crystal Palace

02/05/2026 15:00 Manchester United v Liverpool

09/05/2026 15:00 Liverpool v Chelsea

17/05/2026 15:00 Aston Villa v Liverpool

24/05/2026 16:00 Liverpool v Brentford

Liverpool are the defending champions (Getty)

[18 June 2025 09:30 · Jack Rathborn]

Premier League fixtures 2025/26: Every first round game

with Liverpool opening the new season as champions.

The Reds will host Bournemouth on Friday night, with the Cherries visiting Anfield on 15 August for an 8pm BST kick-off.

The first weekend of the season offers up three days of engrossing matches after an action-packed summer including the Club World Cup.

And it’ll be the first time to see a lot of new signings from the transfer window with a number of official debuts handed out across the weekend.

Here’s how the first weekend of action shapes up, including a bumper Sunday fixture as Manchester United host Arsenal in the prime 4:30pm BST slot:

[18 June 2025 09:25 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Liverpool and Arsenal to meet in early-season clash

It will not be long before the first meeting of last year’s top two - Liverpool and Arsenal are due to meet at Anfield in the third round of fixtures on the weekend of 30 August.

Liverpool and Arsenal will meet early in the season (AP)