The 2025/26 season Premier League season opens on Friday, August 15. Supporters can watch an entertaining contest between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield, part of the ever-popular Friday Night Football. Just some of the exciting matchups still to come this season! Sky Sports will significantly boost its live coverage from 128 matches to a minimum of 215.
The ending date for this season is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026. Our fans should get ready for a full slate as we come to the dramatic finish. Thrilling matchups and incredible stories are sure to dominate the soccer landscape!
Key Matches and Fixtures
Liverpool will be the first club to host a match in the new Premier League season, on their home ground against Bournemouth on August 15. Besides the opener, this contest should garner the most eyeballs with both squads aiming to get off to a hot start. One day later, Manchester City will play Wolverhampton Wanderers in the first game of their title defense. Don’t miss a minute – catch all the action live on Sky Sports!
Arsenal fans will have much to look forward to as well. Those first six matches include a bracket of very tough matches against Leeds United, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City and Newcastle United. These upcoming matches will be their first true test of resilience early in the season and could very well define their campaign.
Broadcasting Changes and Coverage
There’s a lot to look forward to this season, Premier League fans! Sky Sports will significantly increase its coverage, showing a minimum of 215 matches live and exclusively. That’s up from just 128 matches total. In January 2016, meanwhile, Sky Sports won the right to screen approximately 80 percent of all Premier League games that are televised. Viewers can expect wall-to-wall coverage and exclusive in-depth analysis all season long.
This increase in broadcasted matches reflects Sky Sports’ commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of one of the most popular leagues in the world. Fans should get excited about the many new chances they’ll have to see their clubs face off against each other on the field.
Major Events on the Football Calendar
The 2025/26 football calendar is already firmly in mind with key date more than just the Premier League fixtures. The time to plan ahead The World Cup itself will run from Thursday June 11, with the final set for Sunday July 19. This international tournament will undoubtedly affect player availability and team strategies as clubs prepare for the new Premier League season.
Beyond domestic policy, critical European competitions will equally continue to define the harsh realities of the football landscape. That Champions League final on Saturday, May 30 should be special! At the same time, the Europa League final is set for Wednesday, May 20, in Istanbul. What’s more, the Conference League final takes place Wednesday, May 27, in Germany. These events together will bring unparalleled excitement and drama to the football calendar as clubs truly compete for glory.
The Carabao Cup final is on Sunday, March 22. At the same time, the FA Cup final is on Saturday, May 16. There are currently no planned games on Boxing Day. Games on Saturday, December 27, could be moved to make way for live television possibilities. Each club will host a home match on either December 27th or January 3rd. This plan will significantly reduce transportation during the hectic holiday period.
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