The Premier League 2025-26 season is set to kick off on Friday, August 15, 2025, and conclude on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The fixtures were released on June 18, 2025, at 09:00 BST. Football fans in India can catch the live action on JioStar.
Key Dates and Schedule
The opening weekend of the season will span four days, from Friday, August 15, to Monday, August 18. The first match will see defending champions Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday night.
Key dates for the 2025/26 season: * Start Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 * Carabao Cup Final: Sunday, March 22, 2026 * FA Cup Final: Saturday, May 16, 2026 * Champions League Final: Saturday, May 30, 2026 * Europa League Final: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (Istanbul) * Conference League Final: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (Germany) * End Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
The season will consist of 33 weekend fixtures and five midweek rounds. To ensure players have adequate recovery time, no two match rounds will occur within 60 hours of each other. The schedule also accommodates international breaks and major tournaments, with no games scheduled during FIFA-sanctioned windows.
Notable matches in the opening weeks:
- Friday, August 15: Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth
- Saturday, August 16: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Fulham, Sunderland vs. West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur vs. Burnley, Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City
- Sunday, August 17: Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford, Manchester United vs. Arsenal
- Monday, August 18: Leeds United vs. Everton
- Sunday, August 31: Liverpool vs Arsenal
How to Watch in India
JioStar has secured the broadcasting rights for the Premier League in India for the next three seasons, starting with the 2025/26 season. The deal is reportedly worth £51 million over three years.
Additional Information
- The fixtures are subject to change due to live TV broadcast selections and domestic and European cup competitions.
- There will be three international breaks during the season: October 6 – 15, 2025, November 10 – 18, 2025, and March 23 – 31, 2026.
- The Africa Cup of Nations will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
With the release of the 2025/26 Premier League fixtures, fans can anticipate another season filled with drama, talent, and passion.
