2025/26 EPL Season: Opening Weekend Fixtures

Published on June 18, 2025

The 2025/26 Premier League season is set to kick off with a thrilling encounter between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, August 15.

The Reds, who are looking to defend their title, will be eager to make a strong start against the Cherries.

One of the most anticipated fixtures of the opening weekend will see Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Sunday, August 17. This high-profile clash promises to be an exciting encounter between two of the league’s top teams.

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Newly promoted Sunderland will make their return to top-flight action for the first time since the 2016/17 season, hosting West Ham United on Saturday, August 16.

Fellow newcomers Leeds United and Burnley face tough starts, taking on Everton and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively.

The opening weekend fixtures are as follows:

Matchweek 1 Fixtures

Friday, August 15

Liverpool v Bournemouth (20:00)

Saturday, August 16

Aston Villa v Newcastle United (12:30)
Brighton v Fulham (15:00)
Nottingham Forest v Brentford (15:00)
Sunderland v West Ham United (15:00)
Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley (15:00)
Wolves v Manchester City (17:30)

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Sunday, August 17

Chelsea v Crystal Palace (14:00)
Manchester United v Arsenal (16:30)

Monday, August 18

Leeds United v Everton (20:00)

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