The 2025/26 Premier League fixtures for Wolves have been released, setting up some exciting clashes throughout the season. Here’s a look at the main highlights, including the opening match, Christmas period, final day, and games against the newly-promoted teams.
Opening Day
Wolves will start their Premier League campaign at home against Manchester City on Saturday, 16th August at 5:30pm. This is a rare home opener—only the second in eight seasons. The match is set for live broadcast on Sky Sports and will see Rayan Ait-Nouri’s swift return following his transfer to City.
First Away Game
The first away fixture comes the following weekend with a trip to AFC Bournemouth.
Christmas Fixtures
- Wolves’ key Christmas fixture is away to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, 27th December
- The team then stays in the north west to face Manchester United at Old Trafford before the end of December.
- Earlier in December, Wolves will welcome Nottingham Forest and Manchester United for back-to-back games at Molineux.
Final Day
The campaign wraps up with an away match against newly-promoted Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, 24th May.
The last two home games see Wolves face Sunderland and Fulham, with Fulham being the final Molineux fixture on Sunday, 17th May.
Matches vs. Newcomers
This season the Premier League welcomes Burnley, Sunderland, and Leeds United.
- Wolves host Leeds United, last season’s Championship champions, at home in September.
- The first Premier League meeting with Sunderland since 2012 happens away at the Stadium of Light on the weekend of 18th October.
- The season closes with a visit to Burnley, newly back in the Premier League.
West Midlands Derby
The first derby against Aston Villa takes place at Villa Park during the weekend of 29th November. The home fixture is scheduled for 28th February.
Other Highlights
- September ends with a trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
- Wolves travel to Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first midweek game of 2026.
Fixture Uncertainty
Please note that fixture dates are subject to change due to television scheduling and other adjustments.
HOW THE FIXTURES ARE COMPILED
The Premier League fixture list is compiled through a detailed process that begins about six months before the season starts. Here’s a quick summary based on the article:
- Each club plays every other team twice (home and away), resulting in 380 fixtures.
- The season is planned around dates for major tournaments (like the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships), ensuring enough rest for players.
- The fixture calendar also accounts for other competitions: FA Cup, EFL Cup, European club tournaments, and international matches.
- Key dates for international and club tournaments are set first, reducing available slots for league matches.
- There are 33 weekends and five midweeks available for Premier League games in a season.
- The Premier League works with an IT partner to help schedule fixtures, considering requests from clubs for home or away preferences (e.g., stadium events or ongoing developments).
- Local derbies and teams in close proximity are not scheduled at home on the same day to help with policing and logistics.
- The full fixture list is only finalized after the promoted teams are known, following the conclusion of the Championship playoffs.
This structured approach aims to balance all competitions, club needs, and operational concerns for a smooth season.