Manchester United’s fixture schedule for the 2025/26 Premier League season has officially been released, offering fans a first look at how new manager Ruben Amorim’s debut campaign will unfold.
The calendar begins with a bang, as United kick off their league season with a blockbuster home clash against Arsenal on Sunday, 17 August, scheduled for a 16:30 BST kick-off.
This high-stakes opener will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, setting the stage for what promises to be a compelling season under new leadership.
The Red Devils will conclude their Premier League journey away at Brighton & Hove Albion on 24 May — a potentially tricky encounter if European qualification or league standings are still on the line.
The fixture list throws up a fascinating blend of early opportunities and stern challenges.
After the marquee opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford, United travel to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham on 23 August.
That’s followed by another home game against newly-promoted Burnley on 30 August.
These two fixtures could give Amorim’s side the chance to build early momentum before entering a more demanding phase of the schedule.
September, in particular, looks daunting. On 13 September, United make the short trip to the Etihad Stadium for a heated Manchester derby against reigning champions Manchester City.
Just a week later, they host Chelsea — a side consistently competitive and likely to be in the hunt for a top-four finish.
The month ends with an away fixture against Brentford on 27 September, which has proven to be a tricky ground for big teams in recent years.
October doesn’t get much easier, as United face rivals Liverpool at Anfield on 18 October, one of the most emotionally charged fixtures on the calendar.
These matches, along with others in the first half of the season, will serve as early indicators of how quickly Amorim’s tactics and squad adjustments are taking effect.
In terms of scheduling structure, United face all of last season’s traditional ‘top six’ within the first five months.
This could prove either beneficial or burdensome — getting big games out of the way early may ease pressure later in the campaign, but a rocky start could raise concerns if results don’t go in United’s favor.
As the season nears its conclusion, the fixture list appears slightly more forgiving, with matches against the likes of Leeds, Brentford, Sunderland, and Nottingham Forest before the final-day trip to Brighton.
However, games against Liverpool (2 May) and Chelsea (18 April) near the end of the season could be decisive in determining the club’s final position.
All eyes will be on Ruben Amorim as he takes on the challenge of reviving Manchester United’s Premier League ambitions.
His first full season is set against the backdrop of a tough but exciting schedule, and supporters will be eager to see how he navigates the highs and lows that await.
