The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off with a blockbuster line-up, as Manchester United host Arsenal in the first Super Sunday clash, live on Sky Sports. Opening weekend matches also include Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, and Leeds — all available live on Sky.
Sky Sports is set to broadcast a record-breaking 215 exclusive Premier League matches this season, up from 128. With 80% of all televised fixtures now on Sky, fans are in for more live football than ever before.
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Opening Weekend Highlights
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Friday, August 15: Liverpool vs Bournemouth (8pm) – Friday Night Football returns with the reigning champions opening at Anfield.
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Saturday, August 16:
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Aston Villa vs Newcastle (12:30pm)
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Brighton vs Fulham, Forest vs Brentford, Sunderland vs West Ham, Tottenham vs Burnley (All 3pm)
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Wolves vs Man City (5:30pm, live on Sky Sports)
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Sunday, August 17:
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Chelsea vs FA Cup holders Crystal Palace (2pm, live on Sky)
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Manchester United vs Arsenal (4:30pm, live on Sky) — Amorim’s United era begins at Old Trafford
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Monday, August 18: Leeds vs Everton (8pm, live on Sky) – Elland Road hosts its first Premier League game since May 2023
Tough Starts and New Stories
Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first full season at Manchester United, starting with a stern test against Arsenal and early matchups against Man City and Chelsea.
Arsenal’s challenging start includes Leeds, Liverpool, Forest, City, and Newcastle in their first six games.
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Tottenham, under new manager Thomas Frank, welcome Burnley. Meanwhile, newly promoted Sunderland return to the top flight with a home clash against West Ham.
No Boxing Day Fixtures, but Holiday Football Secured
There are no Premier League matches scheduled for Boxing Day, but fixtures on Saturday, December 27 may be moved for TV coverage. A full EFL round will be played on Boxing Day.
To protect player welfare, no team will play twice in under 48 hours between December 27 and December 30. Each club will play one home game on either December 27 or January 3, with reduced travel during this festive period.
Full Opening Weekend Fixture List
Friday, August 15
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Liverpool vs Bournemouth (8pm, Sky Sports)
Saturday, August 16
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Aston Villa vs Newcastle (12:30pm)
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Brighton vs Fulham (3pm)
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Nottingham Forest vs Brentford (3pm)
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Sunderland vs West Ham (3pm)
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Tottenham vs Burnley (3pm)
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Wolves vs Man City (5:30pm, Sky Sports)
Sunday, August 17
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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (2pm, Sky Sports)
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Man Utd vs Arsenal (4:30pm, Sky Sports)
Monday, August 18
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Leeds vs Everton (8pm, Sky Sports)
Final Day Fixtures – Sunday, May 24 (All 4pm kick-offs)
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Brighton vs Man Utd
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Burnley vs Wolves
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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
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Fulham vs Newcastle
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Liverpool vs Brentford
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Man City vs Aston Villa
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Forest vs Bournemouth
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Sunderland vs Chelsea
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Tottenham vs Everton
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West Ham vs Leeds
Key Dates for the 2025/26 Season
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Season Start: Friday, August 15, 2025
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Season End: Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Carabao Cup Final: Sunday, March 22
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FA Cup Final: Saturday, May 16
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Champions League Final: Saturday, May 30
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Europa League Final: Wednesday, May 20
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Conference League Final: Wednesday, May 27
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2026 World Cup: June 11 – July 19
Watch Every Moment on Sky Sports
With an expanded lineup of 215+ exclusive matches, Sky Sports is your go-to home for Premier League football in 2025/26. Stream live with NOW or watch on Sky Sports channels.
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