Premier League 2025/26 season kicks off with Liverpool–Bournemouth clash and Man United–Arsenal classic

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, | Updated: June 18, 2025

Key Takeaways:

The new Premier League season begins on 15 August with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth
Manchester United and Arsenal meet in a Sunday blockbuster at Old Trafford
Chelsea face Crystal Palace in the first London derby of the campaign

This morning, the draw for the long-awaited new season in the Premier League was held. The very first round will offer top clashes and great excitement for the fans. The campaign will begin on 15 August, Friday, at 20:00 local time, when champions Liverpool will welcome Bournemouth.

The new season starts here.
2025/26 🔜 pic.twitter.com/VmoxPb8dbu
— Premier League (@premierleague) June 18, 2025

On Saturday, Brighton, who finished just outside the European spots, will host Fulham, while Nottingham Forest face Brentford at the City Ground. Probably the highlight of Saturday’s matchups is Aston Villa’s clash with Newcastle. Europa League winners Tottenham will take on Burnley at home, and Wolverhampton will meet Manchester City.

On Sunday, 17 August, Chelsea will feature in the first London derby of the season against Crystal Palace, while the biggest clash will come, as usual, at 16:30, when Manchester United face Arsenal in one of the iconic fixtures of English football in recent decades. The round will close on Monday, when newly promoted Leeds host Everton.