The wait is over—the full 2025/26 Premier League fixture list has officially dropped, and football fans around the world can now start marking their calendars. With 380 action-packed matches scheduled from Friday, August 15, 2025, to Sunday, May 24, 2026, the new season promises high drama, fierce rivalries, and title-race twists right from the start.
Let’s break it down…
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Blockbuster Start: Man United vs Arsenal Headlines Matchweek 1
The season kicks off under the lights with Liverpool hosting AFC Bournemouth on Friday, August 15. But all eyes will be on Old Trafford just two days later, when Manchester United welcome Arsenal in a heavyweight clash that could set the tone early in the title race.
Matchweek 1 (Key Fixtures):
Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Fri, Aug 15 (20:00 UK)
Aston Villa vs Newcastle – Sat, Aug 16 (12:30 UK)
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – Sun, Aug 17 (14:00 UK)
Manchester United vs Arsenal – Sun, Aug 17 (16:30 UK)
Leeds vs Everton – Mon, Aug 18 (20:00 UK)
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Fixture Format & Timing
There are 38 matchweeks, with every club playing 19 home and 19 away matches.
Weekend & Bank Holiday matches kick off at 15:00 UK time (unless otherwise stated).
Midweek games are scheduled for 19:45 UK time.
Fixtures are subject to change, especially due to broadcasting schedules and cup runs.
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Can’t-Miss Matchweeks
Some dates you might want to highlight:
Matchweek 5 (Sept 20) – Arsenal vs Man City and Liverpool vs Everton
Matchweek 8 (Oct 18) – Liverpool vs Manchester United
Matchweek 12 (Nov 22) – Arsenal vs Tottenham (North London Derby)
Boxing Day (MW18 – Dec 27) – Manchester United vs Newcastle, Tottenham vs Liverpool
New Year’s Week (MW19 – Dec 30) – Arsenal vs Aston Villa, Brentford vs Spurs, Chelsea vs Bournemouth
Final Day (MW38 – May 24) – All 10 matches at once, including Man City vs Aston Villa and Chelsea vs Sunderland
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Title Deciders & Relegation Battles?
Late-season fixtures could prove crucial. For example:
MW36 (May 9): Liverpool vs Chelsea – potential Champions League decider
MW37 (May 17): Man United vs Nottingham Forest – survival fight?
MW38 (May 24): Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Liverpool vs Brentford – final drama is almost guaranteed
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Stay Updated On the Go
You can download the full fixture list to your digital calendar to never miss a match, even when the TV schedules change. Visit the Premier League official site or your favorite club’s website for the latest updates, ticket info, and broadcast coverage.
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Looking Ahead
The 2025/26 season isn’t just about the Premier League crown—it’s also about European qualification, local bragging rights, and avoiding the dreaded drop. With newly promoted Sunderland back in the mix and classic rivalries reigniting, this campaign is shaping up to be unforgettable.
So, whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a fantasy football fanatic, get ready for nine months of thrills, surprises, and moments that define legacies.
Who will rise? Who will fall? The countdown begins.
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