Premier League calendar, dates, and fixtures for 2024–2025: Fulham visits Manchester United on opening weekend.

On Sunday, August 18, at 4.30 p.m., Manchester City will begin their title defence against Chelsea in Enzo Maresca's first game as the Blues' manager.

That day, Crystal Palace travels to Brentford for a short trip; kickoff is at 2:00 PM.

The first game of Julen Lopetegui's tenure as West Ham's manager is Saturday, August 17, at 5:30 p.m. when Aston Villa visits.

On August 19, Monday Night Football returns to the scene as Tottenham takes on newly promoted Leicester, who remain without a manager after losing Maresca to Chelsea. Kickoff is at 8 p.m.

After a 22-year sabbatical, Liverpool returns to the Premier League on Saturday, August 17, with an early game against Ipswich that kicks off the Arne Slot era at 12.30 p.m.

On Saturday, August 17, at 3 p.m., the runners-up from the previous campaign, Arsenal, will host Wolves; newly promoted Southampton will travel to Newcastle; and Bournemouth will visit Nottingham Forest.

In the same time slot, Brighton plays Everton. Fabian Hurzeler, the 31-year-old head coach and the youngest permanent Premier League manager in history, will be managing his first match.

In the first month of the season, Man Utd will also play home to Liverpool. After the international break in September, the league will continue with two thrilling matches involving Arsenal: a north London derby at Tottenham followed by a trip to champions Manchester City the following weekend.

The weekend's first games

August 16, Friday

Live on Sky Sports, Manchester United vs. Fulham, kickoff at 8 p.m.

August 17, Saturday

Liverpool vs. Ipswich Town kickoff is at 12.30 p.m.
Wolves vs. Arsenal - 3 p.m. kickoff
Everton against. Brighton: 3 p.m. kickoff
Southampton vs. Newcastle United - 3 p.m. kickoff
Bournemouth vs. Nottingham Forest kickoff is at 3 p.m.
Aston Villa vs. West Ham United kickoff is live at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday August 18

Brentford vs Crystal Palace -  kick-off 2pm
Chelsea vs Manchester City - kick-off 4.30pm

Monday August 19

Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - kick-off 8pm