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The biggest opening Premier League games as 2025/26 fixtures announced

Liverpool lift Premier League trophy at Anfield

The Premier League fixtures for the 2025/26 season have been released, with champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, August 15 at 8pm BST.

The opening weekend features matches over four days and will showcase new signings from the transfer window.

Key matches on Saturday, August 16 include Aston Villa v Newcastle United at 12:30pm, Brighton v Fulham at 3pm, and Wolverhampton v Manchester City at 5:30pm BST.

Sunday, August 17 will see Chelsea v Crystal Palace at 2pm, followed by Manchester United hosting Arsenal in the prime 4:30pm BST slot.

The first weekend concludes on Monday, August 18 with Leeds United v Everton at 8pm BST.

### Premier League fixtures 2025/26: Every first round game as champions Liverpool face Friday night test

Premier League fixtures 2025/26: Every first round game as champions Liverpool face Friday night test

### Premier League fixtures 2025/26: The six weekends that could decide the title race

Premier League fixtures 2025/26: The six weekends that could decide the title race

Premier League fixtures 2025/26: The six weekends that could decide the title race

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