Defending champions Liverpool will kick off the 2025/26 Premier League season with a Friday night fixture against Bournemouth at Anfield. One of the most anticipated games of the opening weekend sees Arsenal travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday.

The full fixture schedule, released on Wednesday, confirms that Liverpool will raise the curtain on the new campaign on Friday, August 15.

Newly promoted Sunderland mark their return to the Premier League—after last featuring in the 2016/17 season—by hosting West Ham United on Saturday. Fellow returnees Leeds United and Burnley also face tough opening fixtures against Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively.

Matchweek 1 Fixtures – 2025/26 Premier League

Friday, August 15

Liverpool vs Bournemouth (20:00)

Saturday, August 16

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United (12:30)

Brighton vs Fulham (15:00)

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford (15:00)

Sunderland vs West Ham United (15:00)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley (15:00)

Wolves vs Manchester City (17:30)

Sunday, August 17

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (14:00)

Manchester United vs Arsenal (16:30)

Monday, August 18

Leeds United vs Everton (20:00)