The Premier League has officially released the fixtures for the 2025/26 season, with reigning champions Liverpool set to kick off the campaign at Anfield against Bournemouth on Friday, August 15.
Newly-promoted Sunderland will mark their return to top-flight football for the first time since the 2016/17 season with a home clash against West Ham United. Fellow newcomers Leeds United and Burnley face tough opening day challenges, with Leeds hosting Everton and Burnley travelling to face Tottenham Hotspur.
One of the standout fixtures of the opening weekend comes on Sunday, August 17, when Arsenal visit Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in a highly anticipated showdown.
Matchday One Fixtures
Friday, 15 August
Liverpool vs Bournemouth (20:00)
Saturday, 16 August
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, 17 August
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (14:00)
Manchester United vs Arsenal (16:30)
Monday, 18 August
Leeds United vs Everton (20:00)
