Premier League 2025-26 Season Fixtures Announced

The Premier League has announced its fixtures for the 2025-26 season, with Liverpool set to begin their title defense against Bournemouth on August 15 at Anfield. The season will see a challenging start for newly promoted sides, including Burnley, Sunderland, and Leeds, who will face some of the league's top teams in their opening fixtures. Notable matches include the first Manchester derby of the season, the Merseyside derby, and the north London derby, which will take place in the early stages of the season.

Key Takeaways:

• Liverpool will begin their title defense against Bournemouth on August 15 at Anfield.
• Thomas Frank's Tottenham will face newly promoted Burnley on August 16, while Sunderland will face West Ham at home on August 16.
• The first Manchester derby of the season will take place on September 13 at the Etihad Stadium.
• Burnley have been given a tough start, facing six of the top eight teams in their first eight fixtures.
• The first north London derby of the season will take place on November 8 at the Etihad Stadium.
• The north-east derby will return to the Premier League on December 13 when Newcastle face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
• Liverpool and Manchester United will meet at Anfield on October 18.
• The final day of the season falls on Sunday, May 24, with matches including Manchester City against Aston Villa.

Statistics:

• 2025-26 Premier League season will begin on August 15.
• 6 of the 20 Premier League teams will be playing on the opening weekend.
• 8 teams will have a home game on the opening weekend.
• The first Manchester derby of the season will take place on September 13.
• 7 of the 10 teams promoted to the Premier League will face 3 of top 5 teams in their first 8 fixtures.

Sources:

• PA Sport Staff
• Premier League website