The excitement is building as the 2024-25 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 16! Manchester United will host Fulham in the season opener at Old Trafford.
Opening Weekend Thrills
Get ready for a weekend packed with action. Ipswich Town returns to the top flight after a 22-year absence, facing a challenging home game against Liverpool. Reigning champions Manchester City start their title defense with a high-stakes trip to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea. The weekend wraps up with a Monday night showdown between Championship winners Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium.
Premier League 2024-25 Opening Weekend Fixtures (All times BST)
- 16/08/2024 20:00: Manchester United vs Fulham
- 17/08/2024 12:30: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool
- 17/08/2024 15:00: Arsenal vs Wolves
- 17/08/2024 15:00: Everton vs Brighton
- 17/08/2024 15:00: Newcastle United vs Southampton
- 17/08/2024 15:00: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
- 17/08/2024 17:30: West Ham United vs Aston Villa
- 18/08/2024 14:00: Brentford vs Crystal Palace
- 18/08/2024 16:30: Chelsea vs Manchester City
- 19/08/2024 20:00: Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur
Key Derby Dates to Watch
- North London Derbies: Tottenham hosts Arsenal on September 14, and Arsenal hosts Tottenham on January 14.
- Manchester Derbies: Manchester City hosts United on December 14, and United hosts City on April 5.
- Merseyside Derbies: Everton hosts Liverpool on December 7, and Liverpool hosts Everton on April 2.
- North West Derbies: Manchester United hosts Liverpool on August 31, and Liverpool hosts United on January 4.
- M23 Derbies: Brighton hosts Crystal Palace on December 14, and Palace hosts Brighton on April 5.
- East Midlands Derbies: Leicester hosts Forest on October 26, and Forest hosts Leicester on May 10.
Key Dates for the 2024-25 Season
- Transfer Windows: The summer transfer window opened on June 14 and closes on August 30 at 11pm BST (6pm ET). The winter transfer window runs from January 1 to February 3.
- Season Start: The new Premier League season kicks off on the weekend of August 16-18, a week after the Community Shield featuring a Manchester derby, a rematch of last season’s FA Cup final.
- Season End: The season wraps up on Sunday, May 25, with all 10 fixtures kicking off simultaneously.
- FA Cup: Premier League clubs enter at the third round, beginning on January 11.
- Carabao Cup: The competition starts in mid-August, with Premier League teams not in Europe entering in the second round, and the remaining seven clubs entering in the third round.
- European Competitions: The expanded Champions League starts on September 17, the Europa League on September 25, and the Conference League on October 3.
Get ready for a thrilling season filled with unforgettable moments and intense rivalries. Keep checking Soccer Tickets Online for the latest updates and ticket information!