The wait is over for football fans around the world, as the fixtures for the highly anticipated 2025/26 Premier League season have been officially released. The new campaign, promising another year of drama, excitement, and world-class football, is set to kick off on Friday, August 15, 2025, and will run through to the final day on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The fixtures, announced on June 18, 2025, have provided a roadmap for all 20 clubs as they embark on their quest for glory. The season will feature 33 weekend and five midweek match rounds, with a schedule designed to provide players with maximum rest time, particularly during the traditionally busy festive period.
Opening Weekend: The season kicks off on Friday, August 15. The opening round of fixtures will see newly promoted Burnley travel to Tottenham Hotspur, while fellow promoted side Sunderland hosts West Ham United. Leeds United, the third team to make the jump from the Championship, will face Everton at home on Monday, August 18.
The Big Clashes: The fixture list is always full of mouth-watering encounters, and this season is no different. Fans can already mark their calendars for some of the biggest matches:
Manchester United vs. Arsenal: The battle between two of the league's historic rivals will take place on the opening weekend, a huge test for both sides early in the season.
North London Derby: The first installment of the fierce North London rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is scheduled for Saturday, November 22.
Manchester Derby: Manchester City will host Manchester United on Saturday, September 14, in what is sure to be an enthralling encounter.
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: A clash between two of the Premier League's most dominant teams in recent years will see City host the defending champions on Saturday, November 8.
Festive Football: The Premier League's tradition of a packed schedule over Christmas and New Year will continue, but with a slight tweak. The schedule ensures no two rounds of matches take place within 60 hours of each other, providing a much-needed break for players.
Final Day: As is tradition, all 10 matches on the final day of the season, Sunday, May 24, 2026, will kick off simultaneously. This is the day when titles are won, European spots are secured, and relegation is confirmed, providing a tense and dramatic conclusion to the campaign.
Beyond the headline fixtures, the 2025/26 season presents several intriguing storylines. This will be the first full season with the use of semi-automated offside technology, a rule change that was introduced late in the previous campaign. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup looming, the season will also serve as a crucial platform for players to prove their worth to their national team managers.
With the fixtures set, the countdown to the new Premier League season has well and truly begun. Clubs will now intensify their pre-season preparations, and fans can start planning their trips and getting ready for another year of thrilling football.