Premier League fixtures announced: Follow updates and reaction
Champions Liverpool open season at home to Bournemouth on Friday 15 August
Arsenal head to Man Utd on Sunday 17 August
Full opening weekend list here
The exact date and time at which individual matches are played during each weekend will be determined at regular intervals throughout the season
Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland are the three promoted sides involved next season
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Good question, Rob.
It's me, I raided the BBC stationery cupboard and did it all last night. If you spot any errors, let me know discreetly.
Officially they tell you the process is managed by multinational IT company Atos, which has its headquarters just outside of Paris.
You can read more about that, here.
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How are the fixtures planned these days? AI, random fixture generator, a clever clogs?
RobR, Kent
Image source, Getty ImagesWe haven't witnessed a Tyne-Wear derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland in the Premier League since the 2015-16 season.
The two faced off in the FA Cup third round in January 2024 but this season will mark the first meeting in league action for the rivals in a decade.
Sunderland were able to take four points from the Magpies in that campaign, points that ultimately saved them from the drop and saw Newcastle relegated to the Championship.
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On my 60th birthday, City have got Newcastle away. Time to party in the Bigg Market....maybe!
Paul from Northwich
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Man Utd v Leeds April 11th 2026 - my birthday. My brother is a Leeds fan too. Relegation battle awaits!
Greg, Man Utd fan
Image source, Getty ImagesBest of luck, EL.
Anybody got any derbies on their birthdays? Potentially a birthday-ruining or birthday-making game.
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As a Spurs fan, having the NLD on my wedding day isn’t a great sight. Especially when there’s some arsenal fans on the guest list. Hopefully a win will help make the day even more special!
EL
Think everyone looks at the last six, Rob - even supporters of teams at the top, although they're probably not looking for relegation reasons.
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As a West Ham fan I still immediately look to the last six or so fixtures in case we’re in a relegation dog fight. Am I a cynic or do all fans of mid-table and lower teams still do that?
Rob, Hants
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Everton will can officially mark the opening of their new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock - or The Hill Dickinson Stadium to give the arena its full name - with the visit of Brighton on the second weekend of the Premier League season.
Brighton were the visitors on the opening weekend of Everton's final campaign for the men's team at Goodison Park, running out easy 3-0 winners.
Everton and manager David Moyes will be hoping for a lot better than that as they try to make a winning start in the magnificent new home.
Even to the neutral observer, it will take some getting used to seeing Everton playing home games anywhere other than the grand old stage of Goodison Park.
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Fans yet again not considered with Bournemouth travelling to Liverpool for a Friday night game. The game is nothing without fans.
Craig, Bolton
Image source, Getty ImagesNew Tottenham manager Thomas Frank will hope to make a winning start in front of the Spurs fans as newly promoted Burnley come calling to north London in a Saturday 15:00 BST kick-off on 16 August.
Frank switched Brentford for Spurs to succeed Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked by the club despite helping them win the Europa League at the expense of Manchester United - their first silverware in 17 years.
But this won't be Frank's first competitive game in charge of Tottenham. That will come in the Uefa Super Cup on 13 August when they will face Champions League winners Paris St-Germain in Udine.
The Danish manager has a mixed record on the opening day of the Premier League season, posting two wins and two draws in four games so far.
Burnley, meanwhile, earned a return to the top flight after finishing second in the Championship last season - level on 100 points with champions Leeds United.
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Oooh, Man U away at Brighton on the last day. Tough place to have to win to stay up.
Steve, Lewes
Don't panic, Craig. I expect there will be some football on Boxing Day - we're just not sure what games yet.
I've had a look at Mother's Day - March 15, 2026 - and thankfully although there are big games that weekend, none of them are huge derbies.
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What happened to the Boxing Day fixtures? Can only see fixtures on 27th December. Will I have to talk to my in laws?
Craig (worried)
Actually, at the moment there are no fixtures scheduled for Boxing Day in the Premier League.
All matches are instead due to take place on Saturday, 27 December.
But, of course, exact fixture times and dates are likely to change. So, more likely than not, there will be fixtures on Boxing Day, we just don't know which ones yet.
Saturday, 27 December games:
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Only the first game of the season I know, but Man United v Arsenal almost feels like a must-win in terms of setting the tone!
Matt, Devon
Ooops, with so much going on I only wrote five fixtures not six for Manchester United and Arsenal. Apologies.
Incidentally, Man Utd's sixth fixture is away to Brentford. Their eighth is away to Liverpool.
Arsenal's sixth fixture is away to Newcastle.
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Having trouble counting to six this morning?
Iain
