Premier League 2024/25: Chelsea set to host Man City in action-packed opening weekend

On June 18, 2024, the Premier League officially announced the complete fixture schedule for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Manchester United kick off the new season at Old Trafford on Friday night as they host Fulham.

The new campaign is set to be a thriller with Manchester City aiming to secure a fifth successive league title as rivals Arsenal, Liverpool and United attempt to chase them down.

City face a tough challenge over the opening weekend as they head to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea, who are now managed by Pep Guardiola's former assistant, Enzo Maresca.

Ahead of the big kickoff, The Sporting News has the key details on the opening weekend of the season, with all 20 teams in action across three days.

When does the Premier League 2024/25 season start?

The 2024/25 Premier League season will start on August 16, 2024. 

The first game of the new season will see Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford.

Fond memories of Old Trafford... pic.twitter.com/wzLnNwum3q

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) June 18, 2024Premier League opening weekend fixtures

The Premier League is continuing its recent tradition of a Friday night start to the new campaign and Manchester United will get the ball rolling at home to Fulham.

Man City head to Chelsea for the first Super Sunday clash on August 18, and matchday one concludes on Monday Night Football with promoted Leicester City hosting Tottenham on Monday, August 19.

FixtureDateKO Time (BST)KO Time (ET)Man United vs. FulhamFri. Aug, 168;00 p.m.3:00 p.m.Ipswich Town vs. LiverpoolSat. Aug, 1712:30 p.m.7:30 a.m.Arsenal vs. WolvesSat. Aug, 173:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.Everton vs. BrightonSat. Aug, 173:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.Newcastle vs. SouthamptonSat. Aug, 173:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.Nottingham Forest vs. BournemouthSat. Aug, 173:00 p.m.10:00 a.m.West Ham vs. Aston VillaSat. Aug, 175:30 p.m.12:30 p.m.Brentford vs. Crystal PalaceSun. Aug, 182:00p.m.9:00 a.m.Chelsea vs. Man CitySun. Aug, 184:30 p.m.11:30 a.m.Leicester City vs. TottenhamMon. Aug, 198:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.How to watch Premier League 2024/25: TV, live stream details

Here's how to watch the 2024/25 Premier League season across selected areas of the world's major regions:

RegionTVStreamingUSANBC Sports, Telemundo, UniversoPeacock, Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En VivoCanada—

Fubo Canada

UK, TNT SportsSky GO, Now TV, discovery+Australia—Optus SportIndiaStar SportsJioTV, Hotstar

USA: Premier League games in the USA are televised on NBC Sports with Spanish language options on Telemundo and Universo.

Fubo, who are currently offering a FREE trial to new users, are the place to go for stremaing.

Canada: Every Premier League game in 2024/25 is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada. New users can sign up to a FREE trial.

Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.

UK: Premier League matches is available for live broadcast on and TNT Sports with streaming access on Sky GO, Now TV and discovery+.

India: Star Sports are the broadcast option in India with JioTV and Hotstar covering streaming. 

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