2025–26 Premier League Fixtures: Full Schedule & Liverpool’s Title Defense

The 2025–26 Premier League season is set to electrify football fans starting August 15, 2025, with champions Liverpool opening the campaign against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. This full fixture list offers fans and followers comprehensive insights into every match scheduled over the next nine months, highlighting key fixtures, rivalries, and kickoff times, all set in British Summer Time (BST).

Kickoff to the Season

The thrilling opening weekend launches on Friday, August 15, 2025, with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth under the legendary Anfield lights. Manchester City then travel to Molineux for a tough game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Sunday features an unmissable Manchester United vs Arsenal clash. Newly promoted Leeds United close out Matchday 1 by hosting Everton on Monday night, signaling a packed opening weekend.

Key Fixtures & Rivalries to Watch

• The iconic Merseyside Derby: Liverpool vs Everton in September (at Anfield) and again in April at Everton’s new home.
• North London El Clasico: Arsenal vs Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium in late November.
• Tyne-Wear Derby: Sunderland’s return is marked by a clash with Newcastle United on December 13.
• Season finale on May 24, 2026, sees Liverpool face Brentford, Manchester City against Aston Villa, and Arsenal visiting Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Premier League 2025–26 Full Schedule

August

Matchday 1

• 15 Aug, 20:00 — Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth
• 16 Aug, 12:30 — Aston Villa vs Newcastle
• 16 Aug, 15:00 — Brighton vs Fulham
• 16 Aug, 15:00 — Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
• 16 Aug, 15:00 — Sunderland vs West Ham
• 16 Aug, 15:00 — Tottenham vs Burnley
• 16 Aug, 15:00 — Wolves vs Man City
• 17 Aug, 14:00 — Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
• 17 Aug, 16:30 — Man Utd vs Arsenal
• 18 Aug, 20:00 — Leeds vs Everton

Matchday 2

• 23 Aug, 15:00 — AFC Bournemouth vs Wolves
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — Arsenal vs Leeds
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — Brentford vs Aston Villa
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — Burnley vs Sunderland
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — Everton vs Brighton
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — Fulham vs Man Utd
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — Man City vs Tottenham
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — Newcastle vs Liverpool
• 23 Aug, 15:00 — West Ham vs Chelsea

Matchday 3

• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Brighton vs Man City
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Chelsea vs Fulham
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Leeds vs Newcastle
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Liverpool vs Arsenal
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Man Utd vs Burnley
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Nottingham Forest vs West Ham
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Sunderland vs Brentford
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Tottenham vs AFC Bournemouth
• 30 Aug, 15:00 — Wolves vs Everton

September

Matchday 4

• 13 September 15:00 AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton
• 13 September 15:00 Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
• 13 September 15:00 Brentford vs Chelsea
• 13 September 15:00 Burnley vs Liverpool
• 13 September 15:00 Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
• 13 September 15:00 Everton vs Aston Villa
• 13 September 15:00 Fulham vs Leeds
• 13 September 15:00 Man City vs Man Utd
• 13 September 15:00 Newcastle vs Wolves
• 13 September 15:00 West Ham vs Tottenham

Matchday 5

• 20 September 15:00 AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle
• 20 September 15:00 Arsenal vs Man City
• 20 September 15:00 Brighton vs Tottenham
• 20 September 15:00 Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
• 20 September 15:00 Fulham vs Brentford
• 20 September 15:00 Liverpool vs Everton
• 20 September 15:00 Man Utd vs Chelsea
• 20 September 15:00 Sunderland vs Aston Villa
• 20 September 15:00 West Ham vs Crystal Palace
• 20 September 15:00 Wolves vs Leeds

Matchday 6

• 27 September 15:00 Aston Villa vs Fulham
• 27 September 15:00 Brentford vs Man Utd
• 27 September 15:00 Chelsea vs Brighton
• 27 September 15:00 Crystal Palace vs Fulham (Note: Possible duplication, please cross-check)
• 27 September 15:00 Everton vs West Ham
• 27 September 15:00 Leeds vs AFC Bournemouth
• 27 September 15:00 Man City vs Burnley
• 27 September 15:00 Newcastle vs Arsenal
• 27 September 15:00 Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland
• 27 September 15:00 Tottenham vs Wolves

October

Matchday 7

• 4 October 15:00 AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham
• 4 October 15:00 Arsenal vs West Ham
• 4 October 15:00 Aston Villa vs Burnley
• 4 October 15:00 Brentford vs Man City
• 4 October 15:00 Chelsea vs Liverpool
• 4 October 15:00 Everton vs Crystal Palace
• 4 October 15:00 Leeds vs Tottenham
• 4 October 15:00 Man Utd vs Sunderland
• 4 October 15:00 Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
• 4 October 15:00 Wolves vs Brighton

Matchday 8

• 18 October 15:00 Brighton vs Newcastle
• 18 October 15:00 Burnley vs Leeds
• 18 October 15:00 Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth
• 18 October 15:00 Fulham vs Arsenal
• 18 October 15:00 Liverpool vs Man Utd
• 18 October 15:00 Man City vs Everton
• 18 October 15:00 Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
• 18 October 15:00 Sunderland vs Wolves
• 18 October 15:00 Tottenham vs Aston Villa
• 18 October 15:00 West Ham vs Brentford

Matchday 9

• 25 October 15:00 AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest
• 25 October 15:00 Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
• 25 October 15:00 Aston Villa vs Man City
• 25 October 15:00 Brentford vs Liverpool
• 25 October 15:00 Chelsea vs Sunderland
• 25 October 15:00 Everton vs Tottenham
• 25 October 15:00 Leeds vs West Ham
• 25 October 15:00 Man Utd vs Brighton
• 25 October 15:00 Newcastle vs Fulham
• 25 October 15:00 Wolves vs Burnley

Stay Updated

All fixtures are subject to live TV broadcast selections and possible changes in dates or kick-off times. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to official Premier League channels for live updates. Each game kickoff time is listed in British Summer Time (BST).

Whether you are a fan of Liverpool’s title defense, Manchester City’s chase, or Arsenal and Tottenham’s rivalry, the 2025–26 Premier League schedule is packed with thrilling encounters that promise a memorable football season.