Premier League 2025/26 Fixtures Set for Release
Football fans eagerly await the 2025/26 Premier League schedule, slated for release on June 18th. Champions Liverpool’s opening match is one of many anticipated reveals. Fantasy Premier League managers can start planning immediately.
Fixture Reveal Details
The full slate of matches will be published on premierleague.com and through the official Premier League app. Fans can automatically download the 2025/26 fixtures to their mobile devices using the Premier League’s digital calendar. You can set it up now.
The Premier League platforms will provide in-depth analysis of the 380 fixtures. Expect to find previews of significant matches. The platforms will also identify important storylines for teams, coaches, and players at the season’s start and throughout. First and last five fixture lists and every derby match will be made available.
Season Dates and Planning
The opening round begins on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The final matchday is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, with all games kicking off simultaneously. This arrangement gives players ample rest during the festive period, with no two rounds happening within 60 hours of each other. There will be no fixture on December 24, 2025.
How Fixtures are Decided
The compilation of the fixture list is a comprehensive process. It consumes almost six months to schedule 2,036 matches across the top four divisions.
The fixture release allows Fantasy Premier League managers to get started. The Scout will analyze the 2025/26 fixtures to determine players for the opening Gameweeks. The 2025/26 Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR) will also be released.
The average Premier League club earns £2.9 million per match played at home (Statista 2024).
Looking Ahead
The Premier League season’s end date ensures the campaign concludes before the FIFA 2026 World Cup call-up period. With the fixture release, fans can start planning for the season.