Premier League champions Arsenal will host Coventry City on the opening day of the 2025/2026 season.
The new Premier League season will kick off August 22, 2026.
Last season’s runners-up, Manchester City – who’ll be under the management of Enzo Maresca following the emotional departure of boss Pep Guardiola – will take on Bournemouth to kick-off their campaign on Sunday, August 23 at 2pm.
Meanwhile, Michael Carrick and his Manchester United side will face newly-promoted Hull City in the 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday, August 22.
Aston Villa begin their campaign away at Brighton on August 23, while Andoni Iraola’s first competitive game as Liverpool boss will come at St James’ Park against Newcastle on the same day.
OPENING DAY FIXTURES:
Arsenal vs Coventry City – Friday, August 21, kick-off 8pm
Hull City vs Manchester United – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 12.30pm
Everton vs Crystal Palace – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 3pm
Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur – Saturday, August 22, kick-off 5.30pm
Brighton vs Aston Villa – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 2pm
Manchester City vs Bournemouth – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 2pm
Newcastle United vs Liverpool – Sunday, August 23, kick-off 4.30pm
Fulham vs Chelsea – Monday, August 24, kick-off 8pm
