The 2025-26 Premier League season marks the 27th edition of England’s top-tier football competition, featuring 20 of the most competitive clubs battling for supremacy.
Running from August 2025 to May 2026, the league promises thrilling matches, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments that will shape the future of English football. Fans worldwide are eagerly following every kick, making the Premier League not just the most-watched league in England but also one of the most exciting football tournaments globally.
This season brings together a mix of traditional powerhouses like Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, along with ambitious sides such as Sunderland, Leeds United, and AFC Bournemouth, who are determined to leave their mark. The campaign will not only decide the champions but also determine crucial UEFA qualification spots and the tough relegation battle at the bottom of the table.
With newly promoted clubs from the Championship joining the race and established giants strengthening their squads, the 2025–26 Premier League is set to deliver a season full of drama, tactical battles, and star-studded performances.
2025-26 Premier League Teams, Stadium, Key Dates, Points Table
From title contenders to underdogs, every matchweek adds another chapter to the story of what remains the most exciting league in the world.
Participating Clubs (20)
Arsenal; Aston Villa; AFC Bournemouth; Brentford; Brighton & Hove Albion; Burnley; Chelsea; Crystal Palace; Everton; Fulham; Liverpool; Leeds United; Manchester City; Manchester United; Newcastle United; Nottingham Forest; Sheffield / Wolverhampton? (Wolverhampton Wanderers); Sunderland; Tottenham Hotspur; West Ham United.
Promoted from the 2024–25 Championship:
- Leeds United
- Burnley
- Luton Town
Relegated to the Championship after 2024–25:
- Leicester City
- Nottingham Forest
- West Ham United
2025-26 Premier League Clubs Stadiums and Location
| S No | Team | Stadium | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | Emirates Stadium | London (Holloway) |
| 2 | Aston Villa | Villa Park | Birmingham |
| 3 | Bournemouth | Dean Court | Bournemouth |
| 4 | Brentford | Brentford Community Stadium | London (Brentford) |
| 5 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Falmer Stadium | Falmer |
| 6 | Burnley | Turf Moor | Burnley |
| 7 | Chelsea | Stamford Bridge | London (Fulham) |
| 8 | Crystal Palace | Selhurst Park | London (Selhurst) |
| 9 | Everton | Hill Dickinson Stadium | Liverpool (Vauxhall) |
| 10 | Fulham | Craven Cottage | London (Fulham) |
| 11 | Leeds United | Elland Road | Leeds |
| 12 | Liverpool | Anfield | Liverpool (Anfield) |
| 13 | Manchester City | City of Manchester Stadium | Manchester |
| 14 | Manchester United | Old Trafford | Manchester (Trafford) |
| 15 | Newcastle United | St James’ Park | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | City Ground | West Bridgford |
| 17 | Sunderland | Stadium of Light | Sunderland |
| 18 | Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | London (Tottenham) |
| 19 | West Ham United | London Stadium | London (Stratford) |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Molineux Stadium | Wolverhampton |
Key Dates
- Season Kick-off: Weekend of August 16–17, 2025
- First Manchester Derby (Man City vs Man Utd): September 14, 2025
- Boxing Day Fixtures: December 26, 2025
- January Transfer Window Closes: January 31, 2026
- Final Matchday: May 24, 2026
Key highlights (early season / what to watch)
- Arsenal sit at the top of the table on goal difference after a strong start — highlighted by a 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest.
- Tight top group: several teams (Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, Bournemouth) are level on points early — this season’s opening weeks are compact.
- Managerial/club news: Nottingham Forest replaced Nuno with Ange Postecoglou in early September — a notable early-season change.
- Tactical talk: early analysis pieces highlight tactical shifts and standout performers across the league (see the Premier League season review for matchweek talking points).
- Biggest Premier League Rivalries
- Manchester United vs Liverpool
- Everton vs Liverpool
- Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Manchester United vs Manchester City
- Aston Villa vs Birmingham City
- Newcastle vs Sunderland
- Manchester United vs Arsenal
- Manchester City vs Liverpool
- Brighton vs Crystal Palace
2025-26 Premier League Competition Format
Each club plays 38 matches (home and away against every other team). Points are awarded as follows:
- Win: 3 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
Final placings determine the champion, UEFA qualification, and relegation.
2025-26 Premier League Points Table | Standing
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 10 | +20 | 36 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 16 | +22 | 34 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 17 | +8 | 33 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 15 | +12 | 28 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 26 |
| 6 | Manchester United | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 26 | +4 | 26 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 24 | +2 | 26 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 26 |
| 9 | Everton | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 19 | −1 | 24 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 23 | +2 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 21 | +4 | 22 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 20 | +1 | 22 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 28 | −3 | 21 |
| 14 | Fulham | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 26 | −3 | 20 |
| 15 | Brentford | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 25 | −3 | 20 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 25 | −8 | 18 |
| 17 | Leeds United | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 30 | −10 | 16 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 32 | −13 | 13 |
| 19 | Burnley | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 33 | −15 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolves | 16 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 35 | −26 | 2 |
UEFA Qualification
- Champions League: Top four finishers
- Europa League: 5th place and FA Cup winners (or next-highest league finisher)
- Europa Conference League: EFL Cup winners (or next-highest league finisher)
Relegation
The bottom three teams are relegated to the EFL Championship.
Early Season Highlights (Matchweek 4)
- Title holders Manchester City remain unbeaten and top the table.
- Newly promoted Leeds United and Burnley have secured early points.
- Surprise form from Everton and Crystal Palace, challenging for top-half places.
- Southampton and Nottingham Forest are chasing an immediate return to safety.
Top goal scorer
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — leading the early scoring charts (5 goals in the league as of this snapshot). Official Premier League stats also show Haaland among the top scorers this season.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erling Haaland (Norway) | Manchester City | 17 |
| 2 | Igor Thiago (Brazil) | Brentford | 11 |
| 3 | Danny Welbeck (England) | Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 |
| 4 | Jean-Philippe Mateta (France) | Crystal Palace | 6 |
| 4 | Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) | Bournemouth | 7 |
| 4 | Phil Foden (England) | Manchester City | 7 |
| 4 | Hugo Ekitike (France) | Liverpool | 7 |
How to Watch 2025-26 Premier League matches
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Premier League
- United States: USA Network / Peacock Premium
- International: Local Premier League broadcast partners
- Streaming: Sky Go (UK), Peacock (US), and other regional platforms
This season promises intense competition, historic derbies, and a battle for European qualification from top to bottom of the table.