Premier League Fixtures 2025/26: Liverpool’s Key Dates Confirmed | OneFootball

Premier League Fixtures Announced as Liverpool Begin Title Defence

Liverpool will raise the curtain on their Premier League title defence under Arne Slot with a Friday night clash at Anfield against Bournemouth on August 15, an 8pm kickoff that signals the beginning of a new era and a bold chapter in the club’s history.

The fixture list for the 2025/26 campaign has now been officially released, setting the tone for what promises to be a captivating season both domestically and in Europe.

Slot’s Squad and Season Expectations

Liverpool head into the new campaign not just as champions, but as a side in transition. Arne Slot’s fingerprints are all over the new-look squad, blending youthful dynamism with seasoned winners. Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez bring flair and ambition, adding depth to a group already boasting Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

In a campaign that will see Arne Slot call upon the likes of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez along with his existing title-winners such as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool will be considered favourites.

The ambition is clear. This is not just about defending the crown, it is about shaping a dynasty.

Early Tests and Key Fixtures

Liverpool’s first away trip comes swiftly, facing Newcastle on the weekend of August 23, before welcoming Arsenal to Anfield on August 30. These early fixtures will serve as an immediate litmus test for Slot’s system and squad cohesion.

Matches against key rivals are well spaced: Manchester City await on November 8 (away) and February 7 (home), while traditional grudge matches against Everton and Manchester United are set for September 20 and October 18 respectively at Anfield.

Christmas brings a festive home clash with Wolves on December 27, followed by a New Year’s encounter with Leeds three days later. Liverpool conclude their season with a home fixture against Brentford on May 24.

Europe Looms Large

The Champions League will once again test the depth of Liverpool’s squad. The draw for the league phase is scheduled for August 28, with the first round of matches set to take place between September 16 and 18. Fixture congestion and squad rotation will be crucial as domestic and European ambitions intertwine.

As ever, Liverpool’s fixture list is subject to change due to TV selections and clashes with European dates, but fans can at least begin to roughly plot their weekend trips.

Opening Weekend Highlights

The Premier League’s return offers mouth-watering matchups. Beyond Liverpool’s Friday night opener, Saturday features Wolves against champions Manchester City at 5.30pm, while Sunday delivers a heavyweight clash between Manchester United and Arsenal.

It is a calendar crafted with spectacle in mind, but for Liverpool, all focus is on Bournemouth at home, under the lights, on opening night. The champions have returned, with ambition burning and silverware still in sight.