Premier League 2025/26: Curtain Rises on a Season Packed with Drama, Stars, and New Rules
The wait is almost over. After months of transfer rumours, preseason tours, and tactical fine-tuning, the Premier League is set to roar back into action this weekend.
Fans across the globe are bracing themselves for another nine months of football drama, as England’s top flight kicks off its 2025/26 campaign.
Defending champions Liverpool will have the honour of opening the season on Friday night when they welcome Bournemouth to Anfield. But it’s Sunday’s clash between Manchester United and Arsenal that’s shaping up to be the headline fixture of the opening weekend—a meeting between two old rivals with renewed title ambitions.
Premier League teams flew thousands of miles over summer in anticipation of the upcoming season. After completing their tour by winning the Premier League Summer Series trophy, Manchester United brought their preparations to the United States. As part of their global expansion, Arsenal attracted sizable crowds in Asia, including stops in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Manchester United with their trophy after winning the Premier League Summer Series 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1GLlOC1Sbz
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 3, 2025
As always, the new season offers contrasting objectives for different clubs. At the top, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and United will scrap for silverware, while others are bracing for a survival fight to ensure their names remain in England’s most prestigious league.
The start of a new campaign also means fresh kits for fans to admire—or debate. Liverpool’s striking new home strip has dominated the headlines, while Arsenal’s bold third kit design has been widely praised for its daring look.
The Premier League remains home to some of the best footballers on the planet—and some of the highest earners. With wealthy club owners, lucrative broadcast deals, and massive sponsorships, England’s top division continues to boast a financial muscle few leagues can match.
The new season starts here.
2025/26 🔜 pic.twitter.com/VmoxPb8dbu
— Premier League (@premierleague) June 18, 2025
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology remains a divisive talking point, but it isn’t going anywhere. The Premier League has confirmed several tweaks to improve efficiency and clarity, alongside other rule changes designed to make the game more fluid and fair.
For millions of fans, the start of the season also signals the return of Fantasy Premier League battles. Whether it’s office bragging rights or group-chat supremacy, the race to assemble the perfect squad begins now.
Cole Palmer leads the way 🔝
The three players found in the most squads 💪#FPL pic.twitter.com/HOiFkpYAIw
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) August 12, 2025
As the 2025/26 season gets underway, the stage is set for another year of unforgettable goals, nail-biting finishes, and high-stakes drama. The whistle is about to blow—let the games begin.