Liverpool are preparing to defend their Premier League crown with a high-profile return to action on Friday, August 15, when they welcome Bournemouth to Anfield in the first fixture of the 2025–26 season. The campaign launches just 83 days after last season wrapped up, and the Reds are already showing intent to stay ahead of the pack.
Arne Slot, who took the reins after Jurgen Klopp’s departure, led Liverpool to a dominant league title win in his debut season. The Reds finished 10 points clear of Arsenal, securing their 20th domestic title and underlining a new era at Anfield.
Liverpool’s early schedule includes crucial clashes, including a heavyweight home fixture against Arsenal on August 30 and a fiery meeting with Manchester United on October 18. Slot’s side will also face Manchester City on November 8 in a matchup that could shape the title race.
The Merseyside derby will have a fresh feel next season as Liverpool visit Everton at their brand-new stadium on April 18, giving fans a new setting for one of football’s fiercest rivalries.
Slot and the recruitment team have wasted no time in the transfer window. They’ve secured a Premier League record signing in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal that could exceed £116 million. The revamp continues with Jeremie Frimpong arriving to bolster the right-back position, likely replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Milos Kerkez is expected to come in at left-back.
The full fixture list highlights Liverpool’s busy schedule. They’ll host Sunderland in mid-December and meet Chelsea at home on May 9, just before concluding the season away at Aston Villa on May 17. Other standout games include Tottenham away on December 20, and a second showdown with United at Old Trafford on May 2.
Slot has been clear about his intentions for the team. “We need to be better next season,” he noted, aware of the rising competition. He’s keen to refine Liverpool’s style further, building on the foundations that brought them success while preparing for improvements from their rivals.
With Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah staying put, Liverpool’s mix of continuity and strategic signings could prove vital. Slot’s message is clear: Liverpool won’t be standing still as the new season dawns.