Premier League
Chelsea hosts Crystal Palace in weekend opener.
Having recently picked up the FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea are back on domestic duties against Crystal Palace, hoping to get off to a fine start. Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace kicks off at 14:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, August 17, at Stamford Bridge.
Premier League
Red Devils face Gunners in explosive season opener.
After a disastrous campaign which saw them finish in an embarrassing 15th place, the Red Devils make their Premier League return against Arsenal, hoping to start their new campaign on a positive note. Manchester United vs. Arsenal kicks off at 16:30 [GMT+1] on Sunday, August 17, at Old Trafford.
Premier League
Nottingham Forest to host Brentford in season opener.
After an impressive 7th place finish last season, Nottingham Forest face Brentford in Sunday’s season opener with hopes of getting their campaign off to a promising start. Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford kicks off at 13:00 [GMT+1] on August 17 at City Ground.
Ligue 1
Nantes host champions PSG in Ligue 1 curtain-raiser
After a 13th-place finish last season, Nantes will open their 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign with a daunting home fixture against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening. The clash at Stade de la Beaujoire kicks off at 19:45 [GMT+1] on August 17.
Ligue 1
Newly promoted Metz hosts Strasbourg in Ligue 1 opener.
Newly promoted FC Metz will open their 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign with a home fixture against Strasbourg on Sunday afternoon, hoping to announce their return to Ligue 1 with a win. The highly anticipated clash between both sides at the Stade Saint-Symphorien kicks off at 16:15 [GMT+1] on Sunday, August 17.
Ligue 1
Auxerre host newly promoted Lorient in Ligue 1 clash.
After an 11th place finish last season, Auxerre welcome Ligue 2 champions Lorient for their first game of the campaign, as they look to get their 2025-26 Ligue 1 season off to a flying start. Auxerre vs. Lorient kicks off at the Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps this Sunday, August 17, at 16:15 [GMT+1].
Ligue 1
Brest host Lille in Ligue 1 season opener.
After a 9th place finish last season, Brest will open their 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign with a home fixture against Lille on Sunday afternoon as they look to get the new season off on the right note. Brest vs. Lille kicks off at 14:00 [GMT+1] on August 17 at Stade Francis-Le Blé.
Ligue 1
Angers host newcomers Paris FC in Ligue 1 opener.
Angers begin their 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign with a home fixture against Paris FC on Sunday afternoon. The clash at Stade Raymond Kopa kicks off at 16:15 [GMT+1] on August 17.
La Liga
Espanyol hosts Atletico Madrid in weekend opener.
After a 15th-place finish, Espanyol are back in La Liga action, hosting Atlético Madrid on Sunday in a season opener, where they hope to kick off on a promising note. Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid kicks off at 20:30 [GMT] on August 17 at the RCDE Stadium.
La Liga
Athletic Club, Sevilla go head-to-head in La Liga opener.
After a 4th-place finish last season, Athletic Club are back in the running with Sunday’s fixture against Sevilla, hoping to get off to a flying start. Athletic Club vs. Sevilla begins at 18:30 [GMT+1] on August 17 at the San Mamés.
La Liga
Celta Vigo welcomes Getafe in season opener.
Celta Vigo welcome Getafe to Balaídos for their opening fixture of the new LaLiga season, with both sides hoping to set the right tone after inconsistent campaigns last year. Celta Vigo vs. Getafe kicks off at 16:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, August 17, at the Balaídos.