The English Premier League’s 2025-2026 season starts August 15. So gear up to watch an exciting series of close games that will keep America on the edge of its seats. It’s Sunderland’s long-awaited return to the Premier League! They’ll welcome West Ham for what promises to be an exciting contest, their first home game in the top flight since the 2016-2017 season.
Leeds United, too, will be on the front line as they host Everton at Elland Road. Meanwhile, Leeds are back in the big time, returning to the Premier League for the first time in two years. This return makes the opening weekend that much more special! And the reigning champions, Liverpool, will start their title defense at home. They meet Bournemouth on the final day with manager Arne Slot at the helm.
The weekend’s marquee event promises to be a bit special as Manchester United host Arsenal in a blockbuster Sunday afternoon affair. This heavyweight matchup is sure to be one of the most watched matchups. It will see two of England’s most hallowed clubs face off against each other at Old Trafford.
Manchester City are in pursuit of their seventh league title, and their third consecutive crown under Pep Guardiola’s stewardship. As a newly promoted side, they will begin their campaign at Premier League mainstay Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 16. On the same day, Tottenham Hotspur will unveil their new boss, Thomas Frank. He’ll lead his first Premier League match at home against other newly-promoted Burnley.
As the new campaign gets under way Liverpool face a daunting trip to Newcastle on the second weekend. Then, one week later, they’ll be back on home turf welcoming Arsenal in the semifinals. This gauntlet of games should put their metal to the fires early in the season.
Everton will open their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on the 23rd against Brighton. Theiva, capacity 53,000, is a major achievement for the club. Now, they’re saying goodbye to Goodison Park, their home for more than 130 years.
The new collective bargaining agreement concludes the current Premier League season on May 24, 2026. From the looks of it, teams are in for one exhilarating campaign. Supporters around the country are salivating at the prospect of how these first pairings might mold the faces of English football in the months ahead.
