Liverpool will commence their Premier League title defense in the 2025-26 season with a home fixture against Bournemouth. The match is scheduled for Friday, August 15th, with an 8 pm kickoff, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. After securing the title in Arne Slot’s debut season, finishing 10 points ahead of Arsenal, the Reds are aiming for continued success.

Following the Bournemouth opener, Liverpool faces a challenging start to the season. Their first away game is against Newcastle United on August 23rd, a repeat of last season's Carabao Cup final. The schedule doesn't get easier, as they host Arsenal at Anfield on August 30th. These early matches will provide a stern test of Liverpool's title credentials and offer a glimpse into how well the team has adapted and strengthened during the summer.

Key dates in the season include the Merseyside derby against Everton, with the first match at Anfield on September 20th and the return fixture at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on April 18th. The clashes with Manchester City, always a highlight, are set for November 8th away and February 7th at home. Matches against Manchester United are scheduled for October 18th at Anfield and May 2nd, 2026, at Old Trafford.

The Christmas period will see Liverpool at Anfield against Wolves on December 27th, followed by a home game against Leeds United to close out the year on December 30th. The season will conclude at home against Brentford on May 24th.

While the core of Liverpool's title-winning squad remains, there have been some notable changes. Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah have committed their futures to the club, securing their presence for the upcoming campaign. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold has departed for Real Madrid after two decades with the club. Additions to the squad include Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.

Liverpool's full Premier League schedule: * August: 15th vs Bournemouth (H), 23rd vs Newcastle (A), 30th vs Arsenal (H) * September: 13th vs Burnley (A), 20th vs Everton (H), 27th vs Crystal Palace (A) * October: 4th vs Chelsea (A), 18th vs Manchester United (H), 25th vs Brentford (A) * November: 1st vs Aston Villa (H), 8th vs Manchester City (A), 22nd vs Nottingham Forest (H), 29th vs West Ham United (A) * December: 3rd vs Sunderland (H), 6th vs Leeds United (A), 13th vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H), 20th vs Tottenham Hotspur (A), 27th vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H), 30th vs Leeds United (H) * January: 3rd vs Fulham (A), 7th vs Arsenal (A), 17th vs Burnley (H), 24th vs Bournemouth (A), 31st vs Newcastle United (H) * February: 7th vs Manchester City (H), 11th vs Sunderland (A) * May: 2nd vs Manchester United (A), 9th vs Chelsea (H)

Please note that all dates and times are subject to change due to television broadcast schedules and potential clashes with European competitions.