Liverpool will begin their Premier League title defence with a home match against Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15 while Manchester United will host Arsenal at Old Trafford in their opening game two days later, the Premier League said on Wednesday.
Manchester City, who are eyeing a seventh Premier League title under Pep Guardiola, take a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers for their season opener on August 16.
The Premier League noted that the kick-off times of weekend and Bank Holiday matches are 15:00 UK time, while for midweek matches it is 19:45 unless otherwise stated.
The new season begins with the one fixture on August 15 and concludes on May 24, 2026.
Newly promoted Leeds United will take on Everton while Burnley will play away at Tottenham. Sunderland will host West Ham United in their return to the English top flight.
Friday 15 August
20:00 Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth
Saturday 16 August
12:30 Aston Villa v Newcastle United
Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham
Nottingham Forest v Brentford
Sunderland v West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley
17:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
Sunday 17 August
14:00 Chelsea v Crystal Palace
16:30 Manchester United v Arsenal
Monday 18 August
20:00 Leeds United v Everton
See all 380 Premier League fixtures here
