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EPL Confirms 2025/26 Season Start Date, Fixtures Out June 18
The Premier League has officially kicked off the 2025/26 season following its Annual General Meeting on June 4.
The league confirmed that all 20 clubs, including newly promoted Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland, have been formally recognized as members of the top flight.
The promoted clubs have received their Premier League share certificates, marking the final legal step in their transition to the top tier. Each club was entered into the Premier League’s share register and awarded a framed certificate, officially recognizing their status.
Meanwhile, relegated clubs Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton have returned their Premier League shares, concluding their membership. The Premier League Board has confirmed the cancellation of these shares.
With the 2025/26 season now officially underway, attention turns to the release of the fixtures, scheduled for June 18 at 09:00 BST. The full schedule for the upcoming season will be unveiled ahead of the opening matchweek on August 16.
The Premier League table has been reset, listing all 20 clubs in alphabetical order. The League’s social media channels have also begun following the official accounts of Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland, symbolizing their full integration into the top flight.
Clubs will now intensify their pre-season preparations, with several teams already announcing their summer schedules, including friendly matches and overseas tours. The countdown to a new campaign, promising fresh rivalries, renewed ambitions, and new narratives, has begun.
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