The Premier League 2025/26 season fixtures are out and what a blockbuster opening weekend it’s shaping up to be. Manchester United vs Arsenal headlines Super Sunday, while Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace all kick off live on Sky Sports.
The action begins on Friday, 15 August with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield. Saturday sees champions Man City travel to Wolves, and Sunday wraps with Chelsea vs Crystal Palace before the showdown at Old Trafford. Leeds vs Everton rounds things off on Monday Night Football.
Sky Sports will now show 80% of all live matches, up from 128 to at least 215 games this season.
So What? Insights
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Biggest start in years: A United vs Arsenal clash this early is rare. With new United manager Ruben Amorim and Arsenal chasing the title, the stakes are high from Day 1.
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Sky Sports is the home of the Prem: With more live games than ever, fans will need Sky to catch the majority of the action this season.
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Busy start for the top six: Arsenal’s opening six games include Liverpool, Man City, and Newcastle. Man Utd face City and Chelsea in their first five.
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Key Implications
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Clubs must hit the ground running: No time for warm-ups. Early dropped points could impact the title race, top-four fight, or relegation battle.
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Tough travel for fans: With no Boxing Day matches, all fixtures will be squeezed between 27 and 30 December, though the Premier League says clubs will get at least 48 hours rest between games.
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New faces to watch: Sunderland return to the top flight and face West Ham on opening day. Tottenham start the Thomas Frank era against Burnley.
Opening Weekend Fixtures
Here’s a quick look at the big games:
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Friday 15 Aug: Liverpool vs Bournemouth (8pm, Sky Sports)
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Saturday 16 Aug:
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Aston Villa vs Newcastle (12.30pm)
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Wolves vs Man City (5.30pm, Sky Sports)
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Sunday 17 Aug:
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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (2pm, Sky Sports)
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Man Utd vs Arsenal (4.30pm, Sky Sports)
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Monday 18 Aug: Leeds vs Everton (8pm, Sky Sports)
Final Day Drama – Sunday 24 May
All matches kick off at 4pm. Big fixtures include:
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Brighton vs Man Utd
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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
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Man City vs Aston Villa
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Liverpool vs Brentford
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Tottenham vs Everton
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Sunderland vs Chelsea
Practical Takeaways
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Sky Sports is essential: Most major fixtures will air exclusively on Sky, great for subscribers, but not for casual viewers.
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Expect early season fireworks: Top six teams face tough opening stretches, so watch for early upsets or momentum shifts.
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Plan holiday football early: The festive period’s games could shift, but Boxing Day will focus on the EFL instead of the Premier League.
Final Thoughts
From historic rivalries to thrilling debuts, the 2025/26 Premier League season is already full of promise. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or your sofa, it’s clear this campaign will be packed with drama from start to finish.
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