The 2025-2026 season schedule has been formally revealed by the English Premier League. It will start on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and end on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The league has significantly altered the crowded holiday season in a historic step to address player wellbeing. In a long-awaited move to lessen the physical strain on players, no two match rounds will be scheduled within 60 hours of one another during the holiday matches.
In 2025, there will also be no games on Christmas Eve, a decision that has received strong support from both players and supporters.
In a statement headlined “Dates for 2025/26 Premier League Season Confirmed” posted on its official website, the Premier League emphasized these developments. The league reiterated its dedication to preserving equilibrium between player welfare and the level of competition.
“With no two rounds occurring within 60 hours of one another, the scheduling continues to provide participants more downtime throughout the holiday match-round period.”
According to the statement, “this is consistent with pledges given to clubs to alleviate the crowded Christmas and New Year schedule.”
The league also highlighted the work it is doing to align the schedule with world events. The August 16 start date guarantees an 83-day break after the 2024-25 season ends, and the May 24 finish date allows for the FIFA 2026 World Cup call-up period.
Five midweek match rounds and 33 weekends of games are among the season’s important elements. Fans can look forward to a thrilling nine-month competition with a schedule that supports players’ recuperation and fitness while maintaining the Premier League’s intensity.
