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BREAKING: EPL: 2025/2026 opening day fixtures released [Full list]

The Premier League has officially shared the full list of fixtures for the start of the 2025/2026 season.

Manchester United will play against Arsenal in a highly-anticipated match to begin the new league season.

United, who ended last season in a disappointing 15th place, will try to bounce back with a better performance this time. Arsenal, on the other hand, are aiming to finally lift the Premier League trophy after finishing second for three straight years.

Elsewhere, defending champions Liverpool will start their title defence at home against Bournemouth. Manchester City will travel to face Wolves, while Chelsea will play Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

The new season begins on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Full Opening Weekend Fixtures:

Friday, August 15

  • Liverpool vs Bournemouth – 8:00pm

Saturday, August 16

  • Aston Villa vs Newcastle – 12:30pm
  • Brighton vs Fulham – 3:00pm
  • Nottingham Forest vs Brentford – 3:00pm
  • Sunderland vs West Ham – 3:00pm
  • Tottenham vs Burnley – 3:00pm
  • Wolves vs Manchester City – 5:30pm

Sunday, August 17

  • Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – 2:00pm
  • Manchester United vs Arsenal – 4:30pm

Monday, August 18

  • Leeds vs Everton – 8:00pm

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