Premier League 2025-2026 Fixtures and Opening Round Guide

Liverpool enter the new Premier League season as defending champions, aiming to close in on Manchester United's record of 20 league titles by winning their 21st. Manchester City, after four consecutive titles and a slip last season, are hungry to reclaim their crown. Meanwhile, Arsenal dream of their first league title since 2004.

2025-2026 Premier League Standings (Before Season Start)

• Arsenal – 0 pts
• Aston Villa – 0 pts
• Everton – 0 pts
• Brighton – 0 pts
• Brentford – 0 pts
• Bournemouth – 0 pts
• Burnley – 0 pts
• Chelsea – 0 pts
• Tottenham – 0 pts
• Sunderland – 0 pts
• Fulham – 0 pts
• Crystal Palace – 0 pts
• Leeds United – 0 pts
• Liverpool – 0 pts
• Manchester City – 0 pts
• Manchester United – 0 pts
• Nottingham Forest – 0 pts
• Newcastle United – 0 pts
• West Ham United – 0 pts
• Wolves – 0 pts
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When Does the Premier League 2025/26 Start and End?

The new season kicks off on Friday, August 15, 2025, following the Club World Cup. The final round is expected to take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Where to watch the Premier League 2025/26?

beIN Sports retains exclusive rights for broadcasting the Premier League across the Middle East and North Africa. Matches will be shown on beIN Sports 1 and 2.

Opening Round Fixtures – Premier League 2025/26

• Liverpool vs Bournemouth
• Friday, August 15 – 22:00 KSA – Anfield
• Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
• Saturday, August 16 – 14:30 KSA – Villa Park
• Brighton vs Fulham
• Saturday, August 16 – 17:00 KSA – Falmer Stadium
• Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
• Saturday, August 16 – 17:00 KSA – City Ground
• Sunderland vs West Ham
• Saturday, August 16 – 17:00 KSA – Stadium of Light
• Tottenham vs Burnley
• Saturday, August 16 – 17:00 KSA – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Wolves vs Manchester City
• Saturday, August 16 – 19:30 KSA – Molineux
• Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
• Sunday, August 17 – 16:00 KSA – Stamford Bridge
• Manchester United vs Arsenal
• Sunday, August 17 – 18:30 KSA – Old Trafford
• Leeds United vs Everton
• Monday, August 18 – 22:00 KSA – Elland Road