The Premier League season is quickly approaching, and as the clubs return to preseason, they will travel to all corners of the world to take part in fixtures against clubs from a range of countries. Preparations are also taking shape off the field as teams are battling it out for summer transfers and managerial changes.
As we look ahead to the new season, key dates, stadiums, clubs and all the information you need are here.
Premier League Clubs 2025/26
There are 20 Premier League clubs as per usual, 17 of which will remain in the division from last season and three Championship clubs from last season will join them.
Sides remaining in the Premier League are as follows:
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Bournemouth
- Brentford
- Brighton
- Chelsea
- Crystal Palace
- Everton
- Fulham
- Liverpool
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Newcastle United
- Nottingham Forest
- Tottenham Hotspur
- West Ham United
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
Who has been promoted from the Championship?
Joining the Premier League from the Championship are:
- Burnley
- Leeds United
- Sunderland
What is the biggest stadium in the Premier League next season?
Here are the top 10 biggest stadiums in the Premier League 2025/26:
1- Manchester United – Old Trafford- 74,310
2- Tottenham Hotspur- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium- 62,850
3- West Ham United- London Stadium- 62,500
4- Manchester City- Etihad Stadium- 61,470*
5- Liverpool- Anfield- 61,276
6- Arsenal- Emirates Stadium- 60,704
7- Everton- Hill Dickinson Stadium- 52,888
8- Newcastle United- St James’ Park- 52,258
9- Sunderland- Stadium of Light- 48,707
10- Aston Villa- Villa Park- 42,918
*subject to completion of renovation of the North Stand
What is the smallest stadium in the Premier League next season?
Here are the top 5 smallest stadiums in the Premier League 2025/26
1- Bournemouth- Vitality Stadium- 11,307
2- Brentford- Brentford Community Stadium- 17,250
3- Burnley- Turf Moor- 21,944
4- Crystal Palace- Selhurst Park- 25,194
5- Fulham- Craven Cottage- 29,589
What new managers can we expect next season?
- Brentford- Keith Andrews
- Tottenham Hotspur- Thomas Frank
Who is the longest-serving Premier League manager?
Top Five Longest Serving Managers in the Premier League
1- Pep Guardiola- 9 years
2- Mikel Arteta- 5 years 205 days
3- Marco Sila- 4 years
4- Eddie Howe- 3 years 249 days
5- Unai Emery- 2 years 256 days
What are the key dates this season?
Premier League Season start dates 2025
- Start Dates: Friday 15th August- Monday 18th August
Premier League Final Games of the Season
- Final Games: Sunday 24th May
Carabao Cup Dates
- Round One Fixtures: Week starting Monday 11th August 2025
- Carabao Cup Final Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026 at Wembley Stadium
FA Cup Dates
- First Round Proper: Saturday 1 November 2025
- Second Round Proper: Saturday 6 December 2025
- Third Round Proper: Saturday 10 January 2026
- Fourth Round Proper: Saturday 14 February 2026
- Fifth Round Proper: Saturday 7 March 2026
- Quarter Final: Saturday 4 April 2026
- Semi-Final: Saturday 25 April 2026
- The Final: Saturday 16 May 2026
This guide will continue to be updated as and when more information is released.
Is there a Premier League Podcast we can listen to each week?
There are a whole host of podcasts available that cover their own specific clubs. However, suppose you want a show that covers the previews and reviews of all the action across the Premier League. In that case, we recommend the Top Deck Football podcast, which is available on both YouTube and Spotify (as well as all good streaming platforms).
Where can I find the latest news from across the Premier League?
The Football Deck provides coverage of the major news from the Premier League; however, you can find more news at BBC Sport, Sky Sports News or The Athletic.