EPL 2025/26 Kicks Off August 15 with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth at Anfield
The 2025–26 English Premier League season will get underway on Friday, August 15, 2025, as reigning champions Liverpool begin their title defense at home against AFC Bournemouth. This campaign marks the 34th edition of the Premier League and the 127th season of top-flight English football.
Opening Weekend Highlights:
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A full schedule of fixtures is lined up, with the standout clash seeing Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, August 17.
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Other notable opening matches include Aston Villa vs. Newcastle, Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Fulham, Sunderland vs. West Ham, Tottenham Hotspur vs. Burnley, and Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace.
Promotions & Rivalries:
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Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland return to the top flight this season.
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Sunderland’s promotion reignites the Tyne–Wear derby for the first time since the 2015–16 season.
Season Structure & Innovations:
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The season will feature 380 matches across 33 weekends and five midweek rounds, running until Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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Semi-automated offside technology will be in use for the entire campaign for the first time.
Liverpool’s Tribute & Title Defense:
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Liverpool will pay a season-long tribute to Diogo Jota, retiring his No. 20 shirt and adding “Forever 20” to their kits in his honor.
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The Reds will be looking to fend off fierce competition from Manchester City and Arsenal in the title race.
Player Welfare Measures:
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Teams benefit from an 82-day pre-season break and a guarantee that no club will play twice within 60 hours during the busy festive period.
With fresh rivalries, new technology, and a packed calendar, the 2025–26 Premier League promises drama from the opening whistle to the final day.
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