The Premier League season kicks off this week.
The 2025/26 Premier League kicks off this week Arne Slot's Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield.
The Reds begin their title defence under Arne Slot, boosted by almost £300m worth of arrivals including Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, but Arsenal, fuelled by big-money moves for Viktor Gyökeres, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke, are determined to finally end their wait for Premier League glory.
Manchester City remain a constant threat with Erling Haaland leading the line, while Chelsea’s youthful rebuild under Enzo Maresca could turn them into surprise challengers.
At the other end, newly promoted Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland face the daunting task of survival, with Everton and Brentford also tipped for a relegation fight.
The summer transfer window has delivered blockbuster deals, fresh attacking talent, and tactical reinforcements across the league, setting up a season where the Title, Golden Boot race, the battle for Europe, and the scrap to stay up could all go down to the wire.
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When does the Premier League Start?
The 2025-26 Premier League season begins on Friday, August 15, 2025, with Bournemouth visiting Liverpool at Anfield. Kick-off is set for 8:00 PM BST.
Liverpool start their title defence at home against a resilient Bournemouth side eager to cause an upset.
Florian Wirtz makes his much-anticipated debut alongside fellow summer singings, Jeremie Frimpong, Milo Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike.
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Premier League Fixtures
| Date | Match | Kick-off Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 15th August | Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth | 20:00 |
| Saturday 16th August | Aston Villa vs Newcastle United | 12:30 |
| Saturday 16th August | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham | 15:00 |
| Saturday 16th August | Sunderland vs West Ham United | 15:00 |
| Saturday 16th August | Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley | 15:00 |
| Saturday 16th August | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City | 17:30 |
| Sunday 17th August | Chelsea vs Crystal Palace | 14:00 |
| Sunday 17th August | Nottingham Forest vs Brentford | 14:00 |
| Sunday 17th August | Manchester United vs Arsenal | 16:30 |
| Monday 18th August | Leeds United vs Everton | 20:00 |
