So get ready, because the fun starts here on Friday, August 15! Looking forward to some exciting showdowns this year! Brighton to host Manchester City: Nottingham Forest vs West Ham on opening day Fans will be treated to an action packed schedule leading up to the season finale on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
This season boasts prestigious domestic and continental cup competitions. So, mark your calendars for Carabao Cup final on March 22, and FA Cup final on May 16! Additionally, major international events, including the World Cup, will influence the football calendar, starting on June 11 and concluding with the final on July 19.
Premier League Fixture Highlights
So as the Premier League gets ready for another exciting season, here’s a look at some key matchups to watch. Prepare for a thrilling opening weekend! Then on August 15, Brighton takes on Manchester City, followed by Nottingham Forest vs. West Ham. With a lot at stake for all teams involved, these matches are sure to fire up an action-packed season.
Newcastle welcoming Liverpool on August 25, and West Ham playing home to Chelsea on August 22. Join us for what promises to be a thrilling Friday Night Football game! Aston Villa’s matchup against Crystal Palace adds to the excitement in those first few weeks of the season. From the return of classic rivalries to exciting new tests, supporters are in for an action-packed season of games.
Sky will show a total of 80 percent of all televised Premier League matches next season. Together, we’re thrilled to create incredible new opportunities for advocates. That’s because now, they can easily watch their favorite teams battle one another for supremacy in one of the most contentious leagues in the world.
Key Dates in Domestic Competitions
The Premier League’s domestic cup competitions will be important in the run up to the 2025/26 season. The final of the Carabao Cup will be played on Sunday, March 22. It provides one last opportunity for teams to lift silverware before the league campaign begins again in earnest. No one would argue that teams in the Carabao Cup aren’t sometimes excited to win a quarter final. They’re all eager to represent their communities and show off their talents on a national stage.
Moreover, the FA Cup final takes place on Saturday, May 16. This world-famous tournament is the great leveler, where non-league and league 2 clubs do battle with premier league sides, usually leading to electrifying giant killings and heart-warming fairytales. As ever, the magic of the FA Cup lies in the unexpected – with clubs fighting for one of football’s oldest institutions.
International Impact on the Football Calendar
The 2025/26 season will be idiosyncratically impacted by international tournaments. The Women’s World Cup begins on Thursday, June 11. Fantastic soccer action will be featured at venues across the city leading up to the championship weekend on Sunday, July 19. This event will no doubt command global attention and may alter player availability as well as team performance in often-more-competitive domestic competitions.
European club competitions will be taking important dates at this time too. The Champions League final will be played on Saturday, May 30. At the same time, the Europa League final will be taking place in Istanbul on Wednesday, May 20. Working against them is that the Conference League final is on May 27 in Germany. These four major tournaments will add to clubs’ chances to test their talents on a world stage and help raise the reputations of their clubs.
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