Premier League 2024/25 Schedule: Key Fixtures and Upcoming Games
The 2024/25 Premier League season is set to kick off on August 16, 2024, with Manchester United hosting Fulham. This season promises intense competition, featuring 380 games played across 33 weekends, four midweek rounds, and one Bank Holiday Matchweek. The season will conclude on May 25, 2025, with all final-day matches kicking off simultaneously to ensure fairness in the race for the title and European spots.
Opening Weekend Highlights
Friday, August 16, 2024: The season opener sees Manchester United facing Fulham at Old Trafford.
Saturday, August 17, 2024: Newly promoted Ipswich Town will test their mettle against Liverpool. Arsenal takes on Wolves, while Everton faces Brighton.
Sunday, August 18, 2024: Defending champions Manchester City visit Chelsea, a match that is expected to be an early test of both teams' title credentials.
Monday, August 19, 2024: Leicester City plays Tottenham Hotspur in what promises to be an exciting clash.
Notable Fixtures in Early Weeks
Matchweek 2 (August 24-25, 2024): Manchester City hosts Ipswich Town, and Brighton welcomes Manchester United. Aston Villa takes on Arsenal, promising an exciting encounter.
Matchweek 3 (August 31-September 1, 2024): West Ham faces Manchester City, while Arsenal plays Brighton. Manchester United and Liverpool's clash will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the early season.
Matchweek 4 (September 14-15, 2024): The North London derby sees Tottenham Hotspur hosting Arsenal. Liverpool will play Nottingham Forest, and Manchester City meets Brentford.
Matchweek 5 (September 21-22, 2024): West Ham hosts Chelsea, and Aston Villa takes on Wolves. Liverpool will play AFC Bournemouth at Anfield.
Key Fixtures to Watch
August 18, 2024: Chelsea vs. Manchester City - A crucial early test for both title contenders.
August 31, 2024: Manchester United vs. Liverpool - A historic rivalry that always delivers excitement.
September 14, 2024: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal - The North London derby is always a fiercely contested match.
November 30, 2024: Liverpool vs. Manchester City - Two of the strongest teams in recent years face off in what could be a title-deciding match.
January 4, 2025: Liverpool hosts Manchester United, another key match in the title race.
February 22, 2025: Manchester City vs. Liverpool - Another blockbuster encounter between two recent champions.
April 5, 2025: Manchester United vs. Manchester City - The Manchester derby could have significant implications for the title race.
Mid-Season Highlights
Matchweek 10 (November 2, 2024): Newcastle United vs. Arsenal - An important match for both teams' aspirations.
Matchweek 12 (November 23, 2024): Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur - Another critical match in the title race.
Matchweek 16 (December 14, 2024): Manchester City hosts Manchester United in the Manchester derby.
Matchweek 18 (December 26, 2024): Arsenal faces Ipswich Town, while Chelsea takes on Fulham in a London derby.
End of Season
The final day of the season, known as Championship Sunday, will be on May 25, 2025, with all matches kicking off simultaneously. This ensures that no team has an advantage in the final push for the title, European places, or to avoid relegation.
With newly promoted teams Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton eager to prove their worth in the top flight, and established powerhouses like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea vying for supremacy, the 2024/25 Premier League season promises to be one of the most thrilling yet.
Upcoming Games Snapshot
August 16, 2024: Manchester United vs. Fulham
August 17, 2024: Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool, Arsenal vs. Wolves, Newcastle United vs. Southampton
August 18, 2024: Brentford vs. Crystal Palace, Chelsea vs. Manchester City
August 19, 2024: Leicester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
August 24, 2024: Brighton vs. Manchester United, Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town
August 25, 2024: AFC Bournemouth vs. Newcastle United, Wolves vs. Chelsea, Liverpool vs. Brentford
August 31, 2024: Arsenal vs. Brighton, West Ham vs. Manchester City, Manchester United vs. Liverpool
September 1, 2024: Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace, Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur
September 14, 2024: Southampton vs. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
September 15, 2024: Wolves vs. Newcastle United
The excitement is building as teams prepare for the start of the new season. Fans can look forward to a packed schedule filled with high-stakes matches and dramatic moments.
For the full schedule and latest updates, visit the Premier League official website.