Liverpool will find out its first opponent for the 2025/26 title defense as the Premier League releases its fixtures for next season this week.

The Reds are of course the reigning champions, having claimed a record-equaling 20th title after a sensational first season under Arne Slot.

With just under two months to go until the new campaign starts, anticipation is already growing for next season, with the Premier League releasing the schedule for all 380 games in the 2025/26 tomorrow - here’s all you need to know ahead of the big day.



When are the fixtures released.

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The Premier League releases its fixtures on Wednesday, June 18, at 9 am UK time.

The fixtures will be released at 4 am Eastern Time and 1 am (midnight) Pacific Time.

When does the 2025/26 season start?

We're still around two months away from the start of the new season, with the opening game of the 2025/26 campaign scheduled to get underway on Saturday, August 16.

According to the Premier League, that date "allows for the maximum player rest time available – 83 clear days – from the end of the 2024/25 season." Of course, that isn't the case for Manchester City or Chelsea, with both clubs involved in the Club World Cup in the US this summer.

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Yes, and they definitely will be once the UK broadcasters have made their picks for TV games.

In fact, that scheduled start date of August 16 could end up being brought forward a day, with one game usually selected to be played on the Friday beforehand to kick off the season - the 2024/25 season began with Manchester United facing Fulham at home, for example.

How are the fixtures decided
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