New Season, New Hopes for Football Fans
The wait is almost over! The Premier League 2025/26 season is getting ready to begin. The first big step is the release of the full list of fixtures—the official matches for the new season. The full schedule will be announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM BST.
Fans from around the world are excited to see who their teams will play first. New players, new coaches, and new stadiums make this season one to watch!
When Does the Premier League 2025/26 Start?
The Premier League 2025/26 season kicks off on Saturday, August 16, 2025. That’s 83 days after the final game of the 2024/25 season.
Like other years, the first match might be played on Friday night, depending on TV scheduling.
The full season includes:
- 33 weekends of football
- 5 midweek rounds
- Ending on Sunday, May 24, 2026
New Teams Joining the Premier League
This year, three teams have been promoted to the Premier League:
- Sunderland – back after 9 years, promoted through the play-offs
- Leeds United – returning after 2 years away
- Burnley – promoted again and now in their 9th Premier League season
These clubs are ready to fight hard to stay in the top flight and prove they belong.
What Teams Are Playing This Season?
This season includes exciting clubs with big goals:
- Liverpool – the defending champions under new coach Arne Slot
- Arsenal – aiming to win their first league title since 2004
- Manchester City – ready to bounce back after a season with no trophies
- Chelsea, Newcastle, and Tottenham – all playing in the Champions League
- Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest – will play in European tournaments
- Manchester United – missed out on Europe; coach Ruben Amorim will focus on the league
Everton’s Brand New Stadium
This year, Everton will play in their brand new home: Hill Dickinson Stadium. It holds 52,888 seats, giving fans a fresh place to cheer after saying goodbye to Goodison Park.
It’s a new chapter for the club and its supporters.
A Busy Year in Football
This Premier League season is packed between two major tournaments:
Some clubs, like Manchester City and Chelsea, may play just 34 days after the last season ended if they reach the Club World Cup final.
To protect players, the league made smart changes:
- No team will play two games within 60 hours
- No matches will be played on Christmas Eve
This keeps football fair and safe during the busy calendar.
A Season Full of Excitement Awaits
The 2025/26 Premier League season is almost here. Fans are ready. Teams are training hard. The new fixtures will be released on Wednesday, June 18—and that means we’ll soon know which team plays who, and when.
With new stadiums, promoted clubs, and big matches ahead, this season promises to be one of the best yet. Get ready for goals, drama, and amazing football action.
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Original reporting by Sam Drury, published on BBC Sport, June 17, 2025.
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