The Premier League is back for another thrilling season! The 2024/25 campaign kicks off on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, with a bumper opening weekend of fixtures. Defending champions Manchester City face a tough test away at Chelsea in a match managed by the Blues’ new boss, Enzo Maresca.
Fans can expect some exciting new managerial battles throughout the season, with Arne Slot taking the reins at Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, and Julen Lopetegui taking charge at West Ham. There’s also a new youngest ever permanent Premier League manager in the form of 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler at Brighton.
Newly promoted teams Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton are eager to make their mark in the top flight, while established rivalries promise fireworks throughout the season. Key dates to look out for include Manchester United vs Liverpool on August 31st and January 4th, the North London Derby between Tottenham and Arsenal on September 14th and January 14th, and the Manchester derbies on December 14th and April 5th.
Here are all the opening round fixtures for the 2024/25 Premier League season:
Friday, August 16th
- Manchester United vs Fulham (8pm)
Saturday, August 17th
- Ipswich Town vs Liverpool (12:30pm)
- Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (3pm)
- Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion (3pm)
- Newcastle United vs Southampton (3pm)
- Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth (3pm)
- West Ham United vs Aston Villa (5:30pm,)
Sunday, August 18th
- Brentford vs Crystal Palace (2pm)
- Chelsea vs Manchester City (4:30pm)
Monday, August 19th
- Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur (8pm)
Stay tuned for more updates on the Premier League throughout the season!
