Liverpool will defend their Premier League title at home to Bournemouth in the opening game of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Newly promoted Sunderland kick off their season at home to West Ham United,

Premier League schedules for the 2025-26 season are set, including an opening-week matchup between Manchester United and Arsenal, England's top-tier soccer league announced Wednesday.

The Red Devils have won their opening game of the season more than any other side in the competition (22), with 2025-26 the ninth consecutive campaign they have begun with a home game. Arsenal, meanwhile, have won five of their last six openers (L1), including each of the last three.