When are the 2025-2026 Premier League fixtures announced?

The wait is almost over for Premier League fans eager to plan their matchday experiences for the upcoming season. The Premier League fixtures for the 2025-2026 season will be officially announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM BST.

All 380 match dates and times will be released simultaneously on premierleague.com and through the Premier League's official app, giving fans immediate access to the complete fixture list for what promises to be another thrilling campaign.

New faces and familiar returns

The 2025-26 season brings significant changes to the Premier League landscape, with a complete turnover in the promoted and relegated clubs. For the second consecutive season, all three newly-promoted teams from the previous campaign have been relegated back to the Championship.

Relegated teams returning to the Championship:

• Leicester City - The Foxes make an immediate return to the second tier after failing to establish themselves back in the top flight
• Ipswich Town - The Tractor Boys' Premier League adventure ends after just one season, their first in the top division since 2001-02
• Southampton - The Saints also drop back down after struggling throughout their return campaign

New Premier League clubs for 2025-26:

• Leeds United - The Yorkshire giants return to the Premier League as Championship winners, marking their comeback to the top flight
• Burnley - The Clarets secure an immediate return after finishing second in the Championship under Scott Parker
• Sunderland - The Black Cats complete a remarkable journey back to the Premier League via the Championship playoffs, defeating Sheffield United in a dramatic final

This marks a particularly notable return for Sunderland, who will bring the Tyne-Wear derby back to the Premier League for the first time since the 2015-16 season, adding extra spice to their fixtures with Newcastle United.

Key dates for the 2025-26 season

Season Schedule:

• Opening weekend: Saturday, August 16, 2025
• Final matchday: Sunday, May 24, 2026
• Total structure: 33 weekend rounds and 5 midweek rounds
• Christmas break: No fixtures scheduled for December 24, 2025

The season timing has been carefully planned to provide maximum rest for players, with 83 clear days between the end of the 2024-25 campaign and the start of the new season. The May 24th conclusion also ensures the Premier League finishes well ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11 in North America.

Planning your ticket purchases

Once the fixtures are released on June 18th, fans can begin planning their matchday experiences for the new season. The fixture announcement will include provisional dates for all matches, though as always, some fixtures may be subject to change for television scheduling and other considerations. Our ticketing team is already in full preparation for the announcement. As soon as the fixtures are announced, we will immediately start adding the new fixtures to our website. Ticket sellers will add their tickets to the inventory at the same time.

Key considerations for ticket planning:

• Derby matches will be in high demand, particularly the return of the Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland
• Promoted clubs often see increased interest for away tickets as fans visit new grounds or welcome back familiar opponents
• Festive fixtures around Christmas and New Year typically sell out quickly
• Final day matches on May 24th will see all games kick off simultaneously, creating potential title and relegation drama

What to expect from the new season

The 2025-26 campaign will be the first full season featuring semi-automated offside technology, which was introduced partway through the previous season. Additionally, Puma will replace Nike as the official match ball supplier, marking another change for the new campaign.

Liverpool enters as defending champions after claiming their second Premier League title, and they'll be looking to retain their crown against renewed challenges from the usual contenders and the three ambitious promoted clubs. The entire top 3 is very busy with strengthening their squads, so the title race is expected to be even more intense than we’ve seen over the past couple of seasons.

For football fans looking to secure their place at these historic matches, mark June 18th in your calendars. The fixture release will trigger the start of another exciting ticket-hunting season as supporters across the country plan their Premier League adventures for 2025-26.

Remember: Fixtures released on June 18th are provisional and subject to change for TV scheduling. Always check official club websites and the Premier League app for the most up-to-date fixture information when planning your ticket purchases.