The English Premier League returns on Friday, August 15, 2025, with an emotional opening clash as reigning champions Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield at 3:00 p.m. ET. The match will carry special significance as Liverpool pay tribute to the late Diogo Jota, adding a poignant layer to the season opener. Meanwhile, in Spain, LaLiga EA Sports begins the same day with two fixtures to set the tone for the campaign: Girona vs. Rayo Vallecano at 1:00 p.m. ET, followed by Villarreal vs. Real Oviedo at 3:30 p.m. ET. The opening round will then continue across the weekend and into Tuesday, August 19, bringing fans back into stadiums after a long summer break.

In France, the country’s top flight, Ligue 1 McDonald’s, is also scheduled to begin this weekend, running from August 15–17. However, no matches are set for Friday itself, as the official first-round fixtures will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Paris Saint-Germain, the perennial title favorites, will start their campaign slightly later, facing FC Nantes early next week. The return of all three major leagues promises a packed calendar, renewed rivalries, and plenty of storylines as the 2025–26 season gets underway.