The stage is set for another exhilarating season of English top-flight football as the Premier League officially released its full 2025/26 fixture list on Wednesday morning. With less than two months until kickoff, fans around the world – including the ever-growing base here in Kenya – are bracing for another campaign packed with drama, high stakes, and unmissable action.
Opening Weekend Fixtures – Matchweek 1
Friday, 15 August 2025
| Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Bournemouth | Anfield |
Saturday, 16 August 2025
| Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | Newcastle United | Villa Park |
| Brighton | Fulham | AMEX Stadium |
| Nottingham Forest | Brentford | City Ground |
| Sunderland | West Ham United | Stadium of Light |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Burnley | Tottenham Stadium |
| Wolves | Manchester City | Molineux |
Sunday, 17 August 2025
| Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | Crystal Palace | Stamford Bridge |
| Manchester United | Arsenal | Old Trafford |
Monday, 18 August 2025
| Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | Everton | Elland Road |
🔚 Final Day Fixtures – Matchweek 38 (Sunday, 24 May 2026, all 4:00 PM BST)
| Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | Aston Villa | Etihad Stadium |
| Liverpool | Brentford | Anfield |
| Crystal Palace | Arsenal | Selhurst Park |
| Sunderland | Chelsea | Stadium of Light |
| Newcastle United | Leeds United | St James’ Park |
| Bournemouth | Brighton | Vitality Stadium |
| Burnley | Fulham | Turf Moor |
| West Ham United | Nottingham Forest | London Stadium |
| Everton | Tottenham Hotspur | Goodison Park |
| Wolves | Manchester United | Molineux |
Season Highlights at a Glance:
- Start date: Friday, August 15, 2025
- End date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Total matchweeks: 38 (33 weekends, 5 midweek rounds)
- No Christmas Eve matches
- AFCON 2025: December 21, 2025 – January 18, 2026 (Premier League continues)
- Promoted teams: Leeds United, Burnley, Sunderland
- Relegated teams: Southampton, Leicester City, Ipswich Town
More Than Just Fixtures
In addition to blockbuster games, this season brings:
- New ball sponsor: Puma takes over from Nike
- Semi-automated offside tech fully rolled out
- Increased pressure on squad depth during AFCON
- Balanced festive scheduling to reduce fatigue
With local fans deeply invested in clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool, many will watch how their favorite African stars perform. Expect extensive coverage from Mulembe Times on key players, post-match insights, and fan reactions across Kenya.
For more updates on the Premier League, player watchlists, and fan events in Kenya, stay locked to Mulembe Times.
