Liverpool to Host Bournemouth when Premier League 2025/26 Season Kicks Off – Full Opening Weekend Fixtures Revealed

The Premier League fixtures have been revealed and champions Liverpool will launch the 2025/26 campaign at home against Bournemouth on Friday, 15 August, in what promises to be an electric atmosphere under the Anfield lights.
Arne Slot’s men, fresh from lifting the title in May, begin their defense with a familiar foe in Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth side. The fixture kicks off at 8:00 PM BST, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
But that’s just the beginning. The opening weekend is stacked with compelling matchups across the league, including a blockbuster showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Premier League Opening Weekend Fixtures
Friday, 15 August
• Liverpool vs Bournemouth – 8:00 PM
Saturday, 16 August
• Aston Villa vs Newcastle United – 12:30 PM
• Brighton vs Fulham – 3:00 PM
• Nottingham Forest vs Brentford – 3:00 PM
• Sunderland vs West Ham United – 3:00 PM
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley – 3:00 PM
• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City – 5:30 PM
Sunday, 17 August
• Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – 2:00 PM
• Manchester United vs Arsenal – 4:30 PM
Monday, 18 August
• Leeds United vs Everton – 8:00 PM