Frank Christian
The Premier League’s 2024/25 season wrapped up on Sunday, with Liverpool celebrating their triumph at Anfield.
Similarly, the relegation battles were resolved weeks earlier, with Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton facing immediate demotion to the Championship.
Leeds United, Burnley, and playoff victors Sunderland are looking to achieve better results in the upcoming 2025/26 season.
Meanwhile, teams will be eager to challenge Liverpool for dominance at the top. Arsenal finished as the runner-up for the third consecutive year, while Manchester City will aim well beyond just securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League.
Additionally, Europa League champions Tottenham and their finals rivals Manchester United are determined to have a more successful domestic season next time.
So, when can we expect the 2025/26 Premier League season to kick off?
When does the 2025/26 Premier League season commence?
The inaugural matchweek of the 2025/26 Premier League is scheduled for the weekend of August 16 and 17.
However, once broadcasters finalize the televised games, the season’s opening match may take place on Friday, August 15.
Except for the 2020/21 season, Sky Sports has consistently aired an opening fixture on a Friday night since 2017.
The 2020/21 season was a unique case due to its delayed start amid pandemic conditions.
Will the Club World Cup impact the seasons of Chelsea and Manchester City?
During the 2020/21 season, clubs that participated in the postponed UEFA finals for the Champions League and Europa League were permitted to begin their seasons a week later.
This scenario will not be repeated for teams involved in the FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place in the United States this summer from June 14 to July 13.
Thus, if Manchester City or Chelsea advance to the final at MetLife Stadium, they will have no additional time to regroup before the Premier League starts five weeks later.
When will the Premier League fixtures be revealed?
The fixtures for the 2025/26 Premier League season will be unveiled on Wednesday, June 18.
All matches will initially be scheduled for a Saturday at 3 p.m. UK time, or 7:45 p.m. for midweek games.
These times will be adjusted for various matches in each round as television networks select their broadcast schedules.
