Fantasy Premier League 2025-26 Season Launch Date Revealed
Anticipation grows for the upcoming 2025–26 campaign as dedicated Fantasy Premier League (FPL) enthusiasts are already strategically planning their lineups for the opening gameweek of the new season.
More than 11.5 million participants engaged in FPL throughout the 2024–25 campaign, witnessing Liverpool's Mohamed Salah break his own record points tally from the 2017–18 season, while managers prepare for a fresh beginning in the upcoming term.
Regardless of how your cleverly-titled squad performed in the previous season, 2025–26 presents a new opportunity filled with the same tension and excitement as past campaigns.
Here's your complete guide to what lies ahead for the new FPL season.
When Does the 2025–26 Premier League Season Begin?
While the 2024–25 Premier League campaign feels like it just concluded, the upcoming season is rapidly approaching. The fixture list for 2025–26 was officially released on June 18, enabling FPL enthusiasts to determine which clubs to prioritize and which to avoid based on their opening fixture difficulty.
The season opener features defending champions Liverpool facing Bournemouth on Friday, August 15. The remaining nine matches of the inaugural matchday take place over the following weekend and Monday.
The FPL season will span 38 gameweeks, wrapping up with the final set of matches on May 24, 2026.
When Will 2025–26 FPL Launch?
The official release date for 2025–26 FPL remains unannounced, as the Premier League typically makes surprise announcements regarding when the platform becomes available. Nevertheless, based on historical patterns, we appear close to creating our initial team selections.
The new FPL season typically begins in early to mid-July, with July 17 marking last season's launch. The previous two seasons both started on July 5.
FPL participants generally receive around one month of preparation time before the actual season commences.
When Are FPL Prices Revealed?
The Premier League typically releases a selection of player valuations before the official game launch, often featuring the highest-priced players available—certainly including stars like Salah, Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer for 2025–26.
Nevertheless, once the platform is active, all player valuations become accessible. Only at that point can managers begin constructing their championship-winning teams.
When Does the 2025–26 Premier League Transfer Window Shut?
Until Gameweek 1 begins, managers can make unlimited changes to their squads. This flexibility proves crucial considering the substantial number of Premier League transfers expected before the new season starts.
We've already witnessed significant spending from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City, with additional player movement anticipated at other clubs throughout the division in the upcoming weeks.
The Premier League transfer window remains open until Monday, September 1, meaning three matchdays will have occurred before it closes.