BREAKING NEWS : Release of the Premier League 2025–2026 fixtures Confirmed

The 2025–26 Premier League fixtures are officially out! They were released today — Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. BST via premierleague.com and the Premier League app

Key details:
Launch: 09:00 BST, Wednesday 18 June 2025

Season starts: Weekend of 16–17 August 2025 (opening fixture lineup includes Friday night matches)

Season ends: Sunday, 24 May 2026, with all final matches played simultaneously

Structure: 33 weekend rounds + 5 midweek rounds, with no game on Christmas Eve and at least 60 hours between festive fixtures

Opening Weekend Highlights
Liverpool kick off their title defence hosting Bournemouth at Anfield — likely on Friday, Aug 15

Manchester United vs Arsenal at Old Trafford is the marquee weekend match; scheduled for either Aug 16 or 17

Other notable opener: Tottenham v Burnley, Chelsea v Crystal Palace, Man City v Wolves, and Leeds, Sunderland and Burnley all have high-profile first fixtures

What’s next?
Fixtures are provisional: Match dates and kick-off times may shift later based on TV rights and cup competitions

Fantasy Premier League fans: Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDRs) are now available, so planning for 2025/26 can officially begin