The Premier League has officially launched the 2025/26 season following its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 4.
With the administrative formalities completed, all 20 clubs — including newly promoted Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland — have been confirmed as top-flight members.
“The change from the 2024/25 to the 2025/26 campaign has been formalised,” the league announced in a statement on its website, marking the start of the new season.
Promotions and relegations finalised
Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland have received their official Premier League share certificates — the final step in confirming their promotion. Each club has been added to the league’s share register and awarded a framed certificate to recognise their status.
“A new share certificate for each promoted club has been signed by the Premier League directors and company secretary,” the statement read. “As required under company law, the three clubs have been entered into the share register.”
At the same time, relegated clubs Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton have returned their share certificates, ending their top-flight membership.
“The three relegated clubs have transferred back the share certificates that conferred Premier League status, and the Premier League Board has confirmed the cancellation of these shares,” the league added.
Fixture release date set
With all clubs confirmed, attention turns to the release of the 2025/26 Premier League fixtures, scheduled for 09:00 BST on Wednesday, June 18. The new season is set to kick off on Saturday, August 16.
“All 20 clubs can now look forward to discovering their fixtures for the 2025/26 season,” the league said.
In the meantime, the Premier League table has been reset in alphabetical order, and the league’s social media accounts have begun following the official pages of Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland.
What’s next?
With the season officially underway, clubs will now focus on pre-season preparations. Many have already announced summer schedules, including warm-up matches and international tours.
“Wednesday, June 4, marks the official changeover to the new season as Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland become Premier League clubs,” the league noted.
The countdown to a new campaign — filled with fresh rivalries and renewed ambition — has officially begun.
